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Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… its subway stations safe, and whether “Help Points” and “Customer Assistance Intercoms” are operational and accessible … is to “Provide a clean, orderly and well-maintained, customer-oriented station environment.” The Division has five … This can be done in one of three ways: station signage web portal, email, or fax. Key Findings The Division often did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to … rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them … Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, ranking their program choices. NYCPS uses a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, … these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the … legislation that established each program. Auditors found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… Facilities Corporation (EFC) has provided financing for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects … corporation that provides financing assistance through grants, loans, and technical expertise to state and local … along with state funds to provide subsidized loans and grants to municipalities for drinking water, wastewater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawOversight of Shelter Placements
… which should be conducted within 48 hours of the client’s arrival, as well as a comprehensive psychiatric … are entered into DHS’ electronic case management system, Client Assistance and Rehousing Enterprise System (CARES), by … the caseworker recommends the type of shelter in which the client should be placed, a case manager confirms the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsFare Collection
… service divided into eight fare zones. Two main types of tickets are offered: commutation (unlimited weekly and … weekdays, all day on weekends, and on some holidays. LIRR tickets can be purchased in either hard copy or electronic form. One-way trips range from $1.50 to $29.25. Tickets can be purchased prior to boarding or, for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/fare-collectionOther Bulletin No. 80
… the Division of the Budget bulletin. In addition, eligible full or part-time annual employees should receive at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityState Police Bulletin No. SP-246
… processed automatically. Affected Employees: All employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … 11/01/2024, end dated on 10/31/2025, and will be processed in the Administration Pay Period 17L check dated 12/04/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who have a Payroll Status of Active, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-246-2024-expertise-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-investigators-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2376
… The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) dated 01/02/2025 between the State of New York and PEF provides for retroactive 2023, 2024 and 2025 increases to the annual stipend for employees who are … dues and deductions marked “No” on the Deduction Codes list published on the OSC website. Tax Information: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2376-retroactive-2023-2025-increases-annual-stipend-canine-handlersState Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of … an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-386
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2026 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … and at what rate. SUNY has chosen to implement the 2026 minimum wage rates consistent with the Division of the … = annualized equivalent). Effective Dates: The January 2026 minimum wage increase for hourly employees will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-386-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateOther Bulletin No. 86
… Fund (SCF) of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2026 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … University Construction Fund has chosen to implement the 2026 minimum wage rates consistent with the Division of the … = annualized equivalent). Effective Dates: The January 2026 minimum wage increase for hourly employees will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-86-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityCUNY Bulletin No. CU-772
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the salary step implementation for the Custodial … are affected. Background: In accordance with the Letter of Agreement executed between CUNY and DC37, CUNY agreed to … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-772-cuny-dc37-custodial-supervisor-step-implementationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with procedures to pay the new Braille/American Sign Language Proficiency Stipends for eligible employees in … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with procedures to pay the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… but recovered quickly, setting a new record of 14,900 jobs in 2016, 400 more jobs than the prior record in 2011. … access to health care facilities after the Peninsula Hospital Center closed in 2012. St. John's Episcopal Hospital is now the only full-service acute care hospital in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… program helps open bank branches that provide financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur business growth, job … families and help lift communities out of poverty," said Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson , who represents the 16th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesMember Contributions
… may apply to some members of the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) or the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) depending on their retirement plan. Tier 6 … Whether members of the Employees Retirement System ERS and the Police and Fire Retirement System PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's NYS Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer, of Knoxville, Tennessee, for stealing pension checks that had … in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee at Knoxville. “Leslie Schwinzer lied about her … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Leslie Schwinzer of Knoxville Tennessee for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-nys-pension-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… from State Comptroller DiNapoli's Office investigated and arrested this individual who allegedly committed fraud … residents from fraud and abuse." Ricardy Cesar was arrested on July 10, 2020, without incident based on the … 2018, Cesar reported that said check was lost, and hence a stop payment was issued. As a result, the New York State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-charges