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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… page when the form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired forms no longer receive the benefits of the … year has confirmed that will identify all employees with a max row on the Federal Tax Data Page with a Form 8233 Effective Date less than or equal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, … is a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli … 343 cases with ordered restitution totaling $2.8 million in Chenango , Erie , Franklin , Jefferson , Orange , Putnam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of the population with broadband available in their … still a digital divide in rural parts of New York and for low-income New Yorkers who don’t have access or are unable to … without broadband available by county. Only a limited number of households had higher-speed subscriptions that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme to defraud the New York State and Local … admitted having submitted a false "Record of Activity" with the Town of Bethel for filing with the State … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the … estimated value reflects benefits of $3.39 billion paid out during the quarter. Its audited value as of fiscal year … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, but faces uncertainty with potential policy changes in Washington, as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) overall return in the second quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was … has reached the $200 billion milestone, during a quarter in which returns exceeded the strong performance we saw at … since 2008. We take the long view of success, investing in ways that provide consistent returns and retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the space provided above part I of the form) Withholding … calendar year when the current Form 8233 has dates in the prior calendar year. IRS regulations require a new … of an available tax treaty to reduce their tax withholding in the upcoming year. When a new and valid form has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyVillage of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … year 2022-23, the Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a lack of transparency with the public regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… ultimate goal is to ensure clients get permanent housing. In many cases, OMH hires outside contractors to provide and … provides housing and services for up to 725 clients in apartments in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… has a substantial impact on motor vehicle insurance rates in New York State. The MVTIF Prevention Demonstration Program … award amounts that were decided based on non-current crime statistics. We also found Program costs that lacked … subsequently through 2023) that were informed by 2014–2016 crime data and based on grant requests from 2017, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-programSubway Recovery Tracker
… had a profound and disparate impact on subway ridership in New York City. Initially, the emergence of the virus in March and April 2020 corresponded with a steep and uniform drop in subway usage across all five boroughs. Citywide, April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313
… 03 (CSEA) Institutional Services BU 04 (CSEA) Division of Military and Naval Affairs BU 47 (CSEA) Professional, … payment based on years of qualifying service is effective April 1, 2025, for employees who meet the eligibility … OSC Actions: OSC has created the following Additional Pay Earnings Code to process the LGS payment: New Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2313-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313.1
… guidance on entering transactions for multiple pay periods in a single check date for Employees who have Hourly and Fee service in an Executive Branch Bargaining Unit. This Bulletin … LGS) based on years of qualifying service for employees in an eligible bargaining unit. Affected Employees: Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23131-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18-response.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s9-response.pdf