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State Agencies Bulletin No. 922
… instructions to determine and record the county of residence of employees. Background Since many facets of … (OSC) has begun populating employees’ county of residence in PayServ. OSC is using the postal code to confirm … the employee needs a historical entry (any row behind the current row, but still in effect in 2009) updated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/922-new-york-city-postal-codecounty-initiative-and-employee-tax-data-pageOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… SSP payments. OTDA obtains information about recipients’ deaths from a variety of sources including the Social … Establish methods to advise SSA of previously unreported deaths, and prevent SSP payments to deceased individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595
… uncashed as of February 28, 2018 will be stopped and the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds on March 9, 2018. Effective Date(s) Checks … 2016 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 9, 2018. Employees can visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1595-outreach-escheatment-2016-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1545
… regarding the escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2015. Affected Employees Employees with one … that were returned were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses were received … NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1545-escheatment-2015-uncashed-payroll-checksAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… bank reconciliations. The Treasurer’s report is usually verbally communicated as the Treasurer is not timely with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… herself as Banas’ friend, and was the joint holder on his bank account. Following Banas’ death, Smith Shaver … withdrew his NYSLRS pension payment of $2,076 and his Veterans Affairs benefit of $3,216. She closed the joint account after the withdrawals. Smith Shaver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… against them to repay the stolen funds. Those who try to scam the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank … thefts.” “This is another instance where people trying to scam the system have gotten caught taking money from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written … cell phones. While the Town provided cell phone service to Town officials and employees for job-related use, it also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… uncashed as of March 26, 2021 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1814
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2019-2020 maximum salary contribution limit for Tier 6 members of PFRS (7W), and ERS … System (NYSLRS), OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Contribution Limit of $206,250 for the current … of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 20192020 maximum salary contribution limit for Tier 6 members of PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1814-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… Affected Employees All employees who receive a New York State payroll check currently issued from Key Bank are affected. This change does not include State Insurance Fund employees. Effective Date(s) Checks … to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Attachment - The Facts About New Bank Account for NYS Employee Paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter will be mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2023. A second … check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2024, the checks will be reissued. Any checks that remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… has begun audits of the State Education Department (SED) and the New York City Department of Education (DoE) to … if they are doing enough to ensure schools have adequate and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than $65,000 in goods and services from the town. Burlew today entered a guilty plea before The Honorable James Hayden in Chemung County Court to the charge of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether the Division of Military and Naval affairs (DMNA) conducted … The objectives of our examination were to determine whether the Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… inventory listing and review it for reasonableness (i.e., does the inventory make sense given what you know about the … For example, if the inventory of computer hardware does not include any laptop computers, yet you have observed … need to speak with IT personnel and other key staff who play critical roles in the IT internal control environment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the … of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of … or other legal intervention. Within OCFS, the Bureau of Adult Services (Bureau) oversees local APS programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followMember Contributions
… a non-contributory 20- or 25-year plan was in effect on January 9, 2010, any new employees who joined while that … Online . To view contribution rates for State Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026): Sign in to Retirement … link. Members whose rates have changed will sort to the top of the table. Please review carefully. Update your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributions