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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… from the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program. “The state has long supported local communities … funding source.” Since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012, AIM funding was held flat for most municipalities. In SFY … eliminated for most towns and villages and replaced with “AIM-related” payments, which was funded using county sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… which was $173 million less than the first quarter of 2020. “Although collections remain down compared to last year, there are signs of improvement as the state continues to recover from the … when many businesses were shut down during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and many people stayed home to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Implications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… March and April 2020, nearly 2 million jobs were lost in New York State and, as of August 2021, only 55 percent of … Funding Federal aid has long played an essential role in the State’s budget and its ability to provide health care, … education, human services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureManagement of Capital Projects
… from Montauk – on the eastern tip of Long Island – to Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. Nearly 500 of LIRR’s daily trains originate or terminate at Penn Station. Most of the remainder originate or terminate at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsAugust 1999: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation State Revolving Loan Funds
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) , through its revolving loan fund, has provided over 330 local governments and public … direct loans) and the proper accounting treatment for each loan type: Long Term Leverage Loans (Approximately 95% of the … of Funds: The local government in applying for the loan from EFC must pass a resolution authorizing the issuance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/august-1999-new-york-state-environmental-facilities-corporation-state-revolving-loan-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… outreach to employees who have uncashed paychecks for a calendar year. This outreach will commence in September of … If records indicate that the paycheck was delivered to the employee, the employee should be contacted and encouraged to … Form AC 2714 (Undeliverable Payroll Check Report) at: NYS Department of Taxation and Finance Division of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksCUNY Bulletin No. CU-555
… instructions for processing the CUNY Rate Increases for Auto Mechanic and Machinist. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Auto Mechanic and Machinist Background The rate increases are … for retroactive raises for employees in the titles of Auto Mechanic (no employees), Auto Mechanic (CUNY) (five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-555-cuny-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinistState Agencies Bulletin No. 1788
… to be deducted for the campaign. Save the transaction. The Goal Amount field should not be used when entering SEFA … code changes this year. Changes Employees who want to change a Federated Fund (SEFA) deduction may do so by … general deduction transaction should then be processed to change the deduction. Transfers OSC automatically continues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1788-2020-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignCase Management
… submit monthly invoices for reimbursement of expenses. All client intakes, assessments, contacts, case notes, and client wait lists are recorded in DFTA’s Senior Tracking, … needs received services first. For example, a 96-year-old client with a mobility impairment and other serious medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementDirect Deposit Program
… With direct deposit, your pension payment is deposited directly into your … Our Pension Payment Calendar lists the schedule of direct deposit dates by month. Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct … Sign up for the NYSLRS direct deposit program to receive your retirement benefits right in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2375
… efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2025, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in … be turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds in April 2026. Outreach to employees with uncashed paychecks issued in … 19, 2025 December 17, 2025 December 26, 2025 December 24, 2025 January 1, 2026 December 31, 2025 January 1, 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2375-schedule-submitting-2025-year-end-returned-checksNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… "Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was through his transformative leadership, and through the efforts of the men and women of Northern … Martin McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessState Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new form AC3440 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment … process, state agencies submit Form TD346 to the Division of the Treasury to request a payroll check stop payment and … & Reissued NYS Payroll Checks mailbox. OSC’s Bureau of State Payroll Services will reissue a payroll check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… died during the time of their medical care involving the overdose. We reviewed medical records for a sample of 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big price … bridges that remain open are considered safe to drive on, but either have load-bearing elements in poor condition … of traffic carried. Those structures may have inadequate lane or shoulder widths, low clearances or low load-carrying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-349
… provided the employee has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence (only if the Action/Reason code is Leave of Absence/WDL (WC Dis Lv), Leave of Absence/WPS (WC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-349-july-2023-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… when purchasing $1.6 million in goods and services from 12 vendors during the period January 1, 2016 through December … Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most regions. Total … to June 2019, largely due to a steep decline in New York City. Most counties saw an improvement compared to the … watching July closely to see the impact of the phased-in openings in different regions.” The drop in statewide local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… review issued in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … City of Long Beach Budget Review B2274 New York Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4DiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… In 2016, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), the largest commuter railroad in the nation, did … productivity. "Commuters count on the Long Island Rail Road to get them to their jobs on time and back home again," … n 2016 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR the largest commuter railroad in the nation did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-short