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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2324
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location Pay, … provides for a new 11 Year Seniority Pay effective 04/01/2025 for eligible employees. Effective Dates: The 2025 increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location Pay, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2324-april-2025-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 1390
… Deadlines For agencies paid on a lag basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the payroll period … an extraordinary circumstance that prevents an agency from meeting the established deadline. If an agency determines … delay or has technical issues that prevent the agency from meeting the established deadline of online deductions or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1390-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesTown of Stafford – Capital Projects (2024M-17)
… relied on an engineering firm (Engineer) and a financial advisor (Advisor) to manage the capital projects, the Board was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-stafford-capital-projects-2024m-17Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of … monitored and appropriately reimbursed claims for homeless shelter providers, such as the Rescue Mission. Our … included in our initial audit report Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers Rescue Mission Alliance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… challenges. OPWDD provides services directly, through State-operated programs, and through a network of about 425 … guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated facilities and voluntary agencies that deliver … OPWDD developed and issued specific COVID-19 plans to only State-operated Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… the period from January 2019 through December 2023. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program … public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating … During the audit period, CVS Caremark recovered or saved about $63.1 million as a result of the audits conducted. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 2399
… by legislation. Once a Tier 6 member has reached three (3) calendar years of membership, an employee’s contribution rate … effective in Administration paychecks dated February 11, 2026, and Institution paychecks dated February 19, 2026. Agency Actions: SUNY Office of University-Wide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2399-2026-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to … the Governor signed legislation authorizing the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system after March 31, … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andTown of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Horseheads (Town) officials adequately manage network and … on cybersecurity best practices and to recognize the signs of a security incident, which can significantly reduce the likelihood of a cyberattack succeeding, such as a phishing attempt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Town of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Gorham (Town) officials properly distribute foreign fire … they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial role in protecting the … operations, including the allocation and distribution of FFI tax proceeds. The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106Village of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)
… the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the condition of the … recommendations to help the Board and CFO improve the transparency of their fiscal activities. Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15Hammond Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-151)
… code of ethics, it did not adopt the required procurement or investment policies, and only one of the five Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/21/hammond-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-151Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… Did the Scarborough Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provide adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations? Audit Period January … and forward to October 31, 2025, to review the timeliness of required Annual Financial Report (AFR) submissions, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117State Agencies Bulletin No. 2373
… Bulletin 2373.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … 001-032), NS positions (Grade 600), which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032), NS positions (Grade 600) which are not equated to a grade and NS positions (Grade 800) are eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2373-october-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-district-councilDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… city’s role as a media hub and center for headquarters for pharmaceutical and consumer-focused firms should also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… attacks against Jewish, Black and Gay Male New Yorkers. Recent efforts recognize the severity of this issue, but more … law enforcement in implementing such measures. The most recent statewide data show less than half of reported hate … 23, 2024; Governor Kathy Hochul Press Release, “Following Recent Bomb Threats Against Houses of Worship, Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateCuddebackville Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-94)
… completed and took no action, until our audit, to follow up with the CPA. Ensure the required Annual Financial Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/02/07/cuddebackville-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-94Selected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit … Management and Operations Practices ( 2020-S-38 ). About the Program The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is a fiscally … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Report 2023-S-27 ). About the Program The New York Power … of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected Management and Operations Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… According to Part 200, virtual currency is “any type of digital unit that is used as a medium of exchange or a form … Virtual currency shall be broadly construed to include digital units of exchange that have a centralized repository …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-follow