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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1166
… CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the criteria below … than $7.50. Seasonal employees paid on an hourly basis in the Department of Environmental Conservation (09XXX) or … Leave. Employees who received Holiday Pay. Employees in the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1166-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-refunds-certain-employees-representedDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… to lose more than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today … the number of tax brackets, but doesn't specify the income levels at which such brackets would apply. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVIDpandemic but it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020XIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Policy References Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense reports in the Statewide Financial System … (SFS). These reports should detail all expenses for the travel event, including expenses that are on the State travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system … NPI identified by the audit and determine an appropriate course of action. Enhance system controls to prevent improper … than $15 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… breaks for seniors and the working class that are largely temporary, according to DiNapoli’s report. These minimal tax … reportedly aimed at helping working class Americans are temporary and limited in scope. New deductions for seniors, … do not receive tips will not. In 2031, when these temporary provisions expire, JCT estimates those with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… locations, and thereby comply with applicable federal and State laws. Our audit scope period covered March 1, 2014 … machines (ATMs) and point of sale terminals throughout the State. The federal Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation … OITS receives EBT transaction data directly from the EBT vendor (Xerox Corp.) and uploads the data into SFARS. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… The proposed budget does not include an amount to cover the City’s required contribution toward costs for the … limit. Key Recommendations Include an appropriation to cover the City’s required contribution for the COPS program. … taxes or increasing the contingency appropriation to cover the amount of uncollectible taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25City of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… was to determine the adequacy of the procurement of audit services and the effectiveness of such services as a means for the timely detection of errors and … appropriate policies and procedures when procuring audit services because they did not use a request for proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s procurement procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through … million. Key Findings Although the Board has adopted a procurement policy that requires competition for purchases … totaling $3,000. Key Recommendations Review and revise its procurement policy to clearly require the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Elwood Union Free School District – Electronic Transfers (2014M-133)
… The District operates four schools with approximately 2,625 students and 375 employees. The District’s expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/elwood-union-free-school-district-electronic-transfers-2014m-133William Floyd Union Free School District – Payroll (2016M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s … procedures in place to ensure overtime is preapproved, and District officials generally did not preapprove overtime … (i.e., time records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked prior to payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-payroll-2016m-165State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Executive Budget: “New York City’s proposed budget … anticipated spending to more than $118 billion in FY 2026, fueled by about $1.7 billion in additional spending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetIrvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… the District’s web filtering software is not configured to block access. Key Recommendations Update the District’s … Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate the acceptable use policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Buffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process for claiming Excess Cost Aid … nonresident tuition for special education services and to review the grant administration procedures for the period … purchases or rentals in the calculation of costs to claim Excess Cost Aid. Key Recommendations Bill school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationAllegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2010 through January 1, 2014. … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2010 through January 1 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74State Agencies Bulletin No. 1201
… entering Rehire, Concurrent Hire and Transfer transactions online/directly in PayServ Effective Date(s) Effective … those PayServ users with a “need to know.” OSC Actions The online Rehire, Concurrent Hire, and Transfer transactions … ID and a full 9-digit National ID to be entered by the online user. When the employee being Rehired, Concurrently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1201-changes-entering-rehires-concurrent-hires-and-transfers-payservState Agencies Bulletin No. 767
… eligibility requirements relating to annual income and family size are met. Eligible employees have the option of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/767-advance-payment-earned-income-credit