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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational … Reference Per IRS Publication 15-B Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … either Exceeds $5,250 or Exceeds $5,250 when combined with any additional educational assistance benefits paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… With federal funding less predictable and New Yorks senior population growing the state must ensure its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1437
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an educational assistance program is … To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1437-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1524
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational … Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational … To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1524-educational-assistance-benefitsServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17-response.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (2020-S-42) 180-Day Response
Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42-response.pdfWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… are not work-related from the calculation of the average number of days worked per month. Below are examples of … Integrity Bureau . Appropriate Time Answering constituent phone calls Attending municipality-sponsored events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesOpinion 89-14
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … with their tax payments (see also 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 167). There have been no amendments to section 986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers. Key Findings District officials did not … with the District’s procurement policy when procuring professional services. As a result, taxpayers have little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive … District District used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31State Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… enrolled in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current … participating in NYSPO, and have a government issued NY.gov account associated with their employee ID. *Newly hired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than $924 million, up 8.7% from … impacts of the pandemic, overtime costs set a new record in 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear … The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an alltime high at more than $924 million up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021New York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the New York Center for Child Development, Inc. (NYCCD) on its … 2013. Background NYCCD, formerly known as the Manhattan Center for Early Learning, Inc., is a New York Citybased … and his spouse also own the for-profit entity New York Center for Infants and Toddlers (NYCIT), which operates Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew York League for Early Learning, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by New York League for Early Learning, Inc. (NYL) on its Consolidated Fiscal … (Manual). The audit included expenses claimed on NYL’s CFR for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYL is a New York-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/29/new-york-league-early-learning-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… employees upon hiring an employee or they will encounter a hard stop error that prevents them from completing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Deceased Mother’s Pension Payments and Pays Full Restitution of Nearly $13,000
… pension system. As part of the plea, Walsh was ordered to pay full restitution upfront. “Ms. Walsh tried to profit off … A total of $19,524 in pension payments went to Walsh’s account. Walsh stole $12,973 by withdrawing over $4,000 from … her mother’s name to make personal credit card payments, pay for home improvements and buy groceries. Walsh pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-deceased-mothers-pension-payments-and-pays-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 901
… Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind Veterans Annuity. Affected Employees The Central Accounting … Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130 Division of Veterans Affairs Blind Veterans Annuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/901-termination-payserv-processing-and-payments-recipients-blind-veteransPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on Parson’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. About the Program Parsons is a New York City-based for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide full-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursable