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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2102
… (PEF), a lump sum award of $500 effective the first pay period of the fiscal year to employees who have at least 1,500 hours in pay status in seasonal positions … for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2102-april-2020-and-april-2021-pef-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1917
… shall receive additional compensation at an hourly rate of pay equal to his/her regular rate of pay when work is … where the employee performs his/her regular duties (see chart above). Then multiply this hourly rate by the number of … outlines the number of contract days for each Department. Retirement and Deduction Information For Calendar (CAL) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1917-procedures-processing-2021-summer-session-payments-institution-teachersState Agencies Bulletin No. 786
… Code of FEE . No Increase for employees who were on a Leave of Absence for a Reason unrelated to Workers’ … date of the increase until the employee returns from leave. Longevity Increase The legislation provides for an … follows: For employees who have a status of Active, Paid Leave (except Military Stipend), or Leave of Absence with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/786-april-1-2007-salary-longevity-and-inconvenience-pay-increases-employeesDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfOpinion 2004-3
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … water rents) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §§10, 10-a, 11(b): Generally, a city may exclude from its … of the tax limit for debt service on an improvement and at the same time using the revenues from the improvement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access to hazardous materials, according to an … Additionally, none of them maintained a complete or accurate list of employees with access to the materials. … at any given location for any of its laboratories or locations. At Stony Brook, DiNapoli’s auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… of the Hempstead Union Free School District that uncovered a myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 … sound fiscal and administrative practices and a disregard for the interests of taxpayers,” said DiNapoli. “Instead of … been paid, which equates to an annual salary of $346,667. When she was ultimately appointed district superintendent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… Local sales tax collection growth accelerated in 2017, according to a … 64 percent of those downstate. Meanwhile, the increase in county sales tax collections outside of New York City was 3.6 … impact rates of change, especially in smaller counties. Albany, Delaware, Hamilton and Washington counties all had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.1
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 2021.2 . Purpose The purpose of this … Description Associated Retro Code Original Earns Code C25 Covid-19 OT for Ann-2080 2.5 RC5 C72 CH5 Covid-19 OT Hry/Biw … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20211-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 2021.3 . Purpose The purpose of this … Description Associated Retro Code Original Earns Code C25 Covid-19 OT for Ann-2080 2.5 RC5 C72 CH5 Covid-19 OT Hry/Biw … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 92-43
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Supplies and Equipment (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases of); … SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Powers and Duties (necessity to obtain prior town board approval for purchases); … and procedures) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 92-38
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no … chief continues to serve as chief or, if he or she resigns before a new chief is appointed, the assistant chief … ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… year and nearly $120 million below projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … has offset the lost revenue. With recent concerns relating to the pace of economic growth, both revenue and spending … latest projection and $1.8 billion lower than last May 31. To access the monthly cash report for additional detail, go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health … claimed $152,680 in costs that could not be substantiated or are not allowable under the contract, DiNapoli found. That … nearly $98,000 for other duplicate, unsubstantiated or inappropriate charges. In response to the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth expansion of the website, building on DiNapoli’s commitment to … the money," said DiNapoli. “New Yorkers in every corner of the state have a right to know how their taxpayer dollars … program and more. Users can compare up to three years of data or download the database. In 2008, DiNapoli launched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… New York state collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month … $377 million primarily from federal sources). The General Fund ended April with a balance of $10.9 billion, which was … See the April Cash Report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm DiNapoli's office issues a state cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportOversight of Child Protective Services
… for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, including 58 local departments of social services … the respective LDSS through CONNECTIONS – the computerized system of record used for recording child welfare information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … Description Associated Retro Code Original Earns Code C25 Covid-19 OT for Ann-2080 2.5 RC5 C72 CH5 Covid-19 OT Hry/Biw … taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it … new financing or drastically cuts expenditures, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problems