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State Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… processing terminations, additional dues deductions and voluntary severance program payments. Affected Employees … Pursuant to Budget Bulletin D-1125, the Executive Voluntary Severance Program was created to achieve recurring … the employee’s separation from service. Retirement/VSP – Voluntary Severance Program Termination/VSP – Voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) had … and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and … Determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance had sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 748
… Unit 05 Effective Date(s) Merit Step payments for October 2007 are payable: September 27, 2007 for Institution … Data record using the Action/Reason code of PAY/MST (Pay Rate Change/Merit Step payment) with an effective date of … be inserted using the Action/Reason code of PAY/MST (Pay Rate Change/Merit Step payment) using the following effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/748-october-2007-merit-step-payments-employees-represented-public-employeesOpinion 89-38
… to provide benefits to the beneficiaries of a retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … and public employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200 et seq .). It is well-established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38DiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… FY 2027 (18% of city-fund revenues), even when adjusting for stronger revenue collections. “The city’s steps to close … services such as mental health programming, enhanced rental- and food-related income supports and access to legal counsel, if it intends on continuing those services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, … and enhanced unemployment benefits that increased personal income. In 2021, the number of filers declined but was … 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income received from work, businesses or other income sources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through Tolls by Mail. In 2021, the Thruway collected $804 million from tolls … device isn’t returned another $16 fee is added. Tolls by Mail that aren’t paid in 30 days trigger a warning notice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… jobs (compared to the same period one year earlier). In early May, the city announced that it had reached a nine-year … agreement with the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 37 percent of the city’s workforce. The city, … between the city and the Municipal Labor Committee, which represents the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836
… Bulletin 1836.1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to be used to report and track overtime worked due to the COVID-19 … The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to be used to report and track overtime worked due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1836-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s budget gaps are expected to grow due to a number of financial … cost of helping asylum seekers. The city needs to increase budget and operational transparency to provide the public and … York City adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025, totaling $116.8 billion including expense prepayments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements … as a result of their official duties [use of which is prohibited] and travel rewards or points [use of which may … The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… in SFS AM, BCA conducts periodic physical inventory site visits (site visits) to State agencies. The objective of our initial … did not establish adequate policies and procedures for its site visit process and was not conducting site visits on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… those two revenue sources could open up a budget gap of $800 million in 2026. FEMA recently delayed reimbursements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… A review of six Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors … and higher costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… long-term financial goals. Between fiscal years 2019-20 and 2023-24, the District’s appropriations increased $45.1 … recalculated, surplus fund balance for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2023-24 for the general fund, as a percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… the town complies with various laws and maintaining the public’s trust. The Town Board’s (Board’s) 2025 calendar-year … Audit Summary The former Supervisor, who resigned in October 2024, did not maintain a central accounting system … audit of, the Supervisor’s records and reports as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 123.Had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … that affect the classroom learning environment. The State Education Department is taking necessary steps to reform this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skipped