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Lease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfTermination Request - Employer Contribution Stabilization Program or Alternate Program
The termination request form is used to terminate participation in the Contribution Stabilization Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2010), or the Alternate Program (Chapter 57, Laws of 2013), for payment of retirement contributions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/csp-termination-request.pdfTravel Card Transactions
… necessary to reconcile the travel card bill and dispute potentially fraudulent charges. When travel card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required; and to determine ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… who are on a leave of absence without pay ("encumbents") in positions that have been abolished or inactivated … notifies OSC when a position is inactivated or abolished in NYSTEP. Based on this information, OSC automatically inactivates or abolishes the position in the payroll system. OSC cannot inactivate or abolish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… The New York Youth Jobs Program (Program), established in 2011, is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire … unemployed or underemployed youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State and to whom one or more additional criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… and whether that process was followed and was successful in managing scope, time, quality, and budget to the … stakeholders. The audit covered capital projects that were in active status between January 1, 2015 and May 30, 2018. … City subway and bus service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 1981, the State Legislature mandated that the MTA prepare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… eligible households with their heating or utility costs. In Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2025, almost 1.7 million beneficiaries were authorized in New York State, totaling $375.9 million in benefits with an additional $32.0 million in funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… require remedial courses, and nearly half never graduate. In general, college readiness refers to the set of skills, … a high school student should have before enrollment in their first year of college, as well as the ability for … freshman-level college coursework. A prior audit, issued in October 2022, found that, overall, New York City Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background CSC, a not-for-profit organization located in Jericho, New York, is authorized by SED to provide … June 30, 2014, CSC reported approximately $5.9 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for two rate-based preschool … fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, we identified $127,101 in ineligible costs that CSC reported on its CFR for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOpinion 92-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to … of this amendment is to stimulate the local economy. In 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-52, p 141, we addressed, inter … that bidder is not the lowest responsible bidder, would be in conflict with the requirement in General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Malone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key … school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Only one elementary … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… announced. “Public corruption corrodes people’s faith in government,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Ennis allegedly betrayed … Attorney Mills and the State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageROA Result Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… calculator to determine the ROA result (average number of days worked per month) for an elected or appointed … these results are calculated, go to Calculating Record of Activities Results and Days Worked . Rev. 5/22 … Elected and Appointed Officials How to calculate a Record of Activities result and days worked to report to NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/roa-result-calculatorAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … that the Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2302
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2025 is $20,958.00. Affected Employees: Tier 6 members of ERS … agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2025 is $2095800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2302-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2412
… earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2026 is $21,589.00 Affected Employees: Tier 6 members of ERS … beginning Institution paychecks dated January 08, 2026, and Administration paychecks dated January 14, 2026. OSC Actions: OSC will update PayServ to reflect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2412-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2026Publications
… Below, you’ll find retirement plan publications and general information … and retirement plan determine your benefits. The best way to find your specific retirement plan publication is to visit … the steps listed on the page. You can also contact us for help finding your plan publication. ERS Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications