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Opinion 88-61
… Property Tax Law, §925 governs the payment of taxes by mail and provides, in pertinent part, that taxes paid by mail shall, upon delivery, be deemed to have been made on the … period, but the taxpayer produced a receipt for certified mail stamped with the date which was the last day for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent Relief Program (COVID RRP) to ensure they meet requirements; and whether HCR … and the PBCA across the State. HCR also administered the COVID RRP, which was established by the State as part of the … Contract Administration Program PBCA and the COVID Rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-227
… $2,000 for employees with at least 25 years but less than 30 years of service (Anniversary Date is 04/01/1986 through 03/31/1991) and $2,100 for employees with at least 30 years of service (Anniversary Date is less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-227-april-2016-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-longevityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-270
This bulletin informs agencies of OSCs automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-270-2006-cuny-1-blue-and-white-collar-salary-increase-districtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-271
… the employee’s record will not be updated. Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number on the employee’s Job Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration … than or equal to the employee’s current salary. FIS Below Hiring Rate – if the increment code on the employee’s Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-271-april-2019-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) could not show that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their … The state Office of Children and Family Services could not show that caseworkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDeath Benefits
… Statement. Be sure to keep your beneficiaries and their contact information up to date . When you die, your survivors … Ordinary Death Benefit If you have at least one year of service credit and die while in active service, and your … payable. The earnings are limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. Certain other earnings limitations may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-645
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for reporting the rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings … to the hourly rates effective 10/16/2017. The revised rate chart and additional information are contained in the … increase, 10/16/2017, are eligible for the retroactive rate increase. Agency Action Reporting the Rate Increases To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-645-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-city-laborerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1602
To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1602-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1968
… payroll deductions for the SEFA Campaign for the 2022 calendar year. Affected Employees All employees are … There are two ways to enroll in the 2022 SEFA Campaign: Online Enrollment can be utilized for employees wishing to … (Main Menu > Payroll for North America > Employee Pay Data USA > Deductions > General Deduction Data). Enter the NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1968-2022-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… stress,” is “susceptible to fiscal stress” or has “no designation.” The city of Yonkers, designated as “susceptible … stress,” is the only city in the group to receive a stress designation. However, the city did improve its score from the … Each of these municipalities were classified in the “no designation” category. The cities of Amsterdam and Rensselaer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of the Town of Broome , Candor Fire District , County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency , Dutchess … that the monthly budget-to-actual reports provided by the treasurer were complete and that miscellaneous revenues … to be paid. Georgetown Fire District – Board Oversight (Madison County) Board members did not ensure that complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: Dormitory Authority Overstated MWBE Contract Participation
… for the past four years overstated the amount of business it did with minority- and women-owned business contractors (MWBE) and could not show how it determined the authority’s overall MWBE participation … authority’s automated MWBE participation reporting system is correct; and Develop processes to correct data-entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-dormitory-authority-overstated-mwbe-contract-participationDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… less may not be the best way to consider the merits.” The 30-day amendments eliminate proposed separate appropriations … and balances, and spending reviews could be bypassed. The 30-day amendments also add language directly to appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… through a Unified Funding Process, wherein applicants apply for housing resources through Unified Funding … According to an HCR report, for 2014 through 2018, Program awards totaled about $218 million for 91 housing projects, … of compliance with policies and transparency regarding awards challenges the integrity of the Program. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followOpinion 89-18
… the provisions of Real Property Tax Law, §318, however, do we find authority for the town to reimburse assessors for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. … from their financial institution for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request … completion of SFS fiscal year end processing. OSC Actions: Direct Deposit Returns OSC will continue to receive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a remarkable turnaround in property values emerged. The tentative property tax rolls now exceed the record 2021 level, three years … revenue annually, given the state of the commercial real estate market and potential tax appeals. Wall Street profits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… applications, and reviews appropriate fees for both online and in-person applications. There is a central permit … must first register by submitting a completed permittee registration application and supporting documentation to the … was to assess the extent of implementation, as of March 6, 2025, of the nine recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-follow