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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)

… March 30, 2021 Edition While Some New York Industries Are on the Path to Recovery, Others Are Not Job losses from the … jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs … by the economic shutdown, suffering 30 percent of the State’s total employment decline despite representing only …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021

Contractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment

… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … controls, supervises or directs the individual as to how assigned tasks are to be performed; The employer sets … agreement. These are just some of the factors you should take into consideration when classifying an individual. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultants

Opinion 89-33

… (1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-227, p 286). If the board does not require prior audit and payment is made pursuant to … on an itemized statement from the employee detailing what services were rendered and the time spent rendering each …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1715

… does not apply to nonresident alien students from India. Supplemental Wage Withholding OSC uses the Aggregate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1715-summary-tax-related-changes-2019

DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return

… wider if various budget risks that the MTA has identified come to pass. “A year ago, the MTA was looking forward to a … risks noted in the MTA’s plan and the Comptroller’s report come to pass — such as an economic slowdown that damages …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-return

DiNapoli Report Looks at New York City Metro Area's Import and Export Economies

… The New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 … and manufacturing firms may have to pay higher prices or see markets for their goods potentially impacted by tariffs. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-report-looks-new-york-city-metro-areas-import-and-export-economies

Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System

… Determining the Better Deal: A Case Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and costly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-system

Ordinary Death Benefit – Career Plan

… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death … year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While … receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/ordinary-death-benefit

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-67

… Purpose To notify agencies of a new Reason Code to be used for reporting a change in an employee's appointment code. … Code is changing because of a List Appointment. When this Action Reason combination is used, the Effective Date, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-67-new-reason-code-ucs-ucs-list-appt

State Agencies Bulletin No. 767

… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees with Earned Income Credit … Actions Control-D Report TAX113 , available on November 30, 2007, identifies employees in each agency who currently … claim Earned Income Credit. The employees appearing on this report must have their Federal tax records changed if a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/767-advance-payment-earned-income-credit

Ordinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan

… insurance, which is currently exempt from federal income tax. Your beneficiaries will also receive any accumulated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefit

Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits

… You can choose normal retirement or early retirement, but must be separated from … normal retirement benefit equals 50 percent of your FAS. When you turn 62, the normal retirement benefit is reduced by … than 90 days, before the date on which your retirement will occur.   Learn more about escalation … Article 14 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirement

Ordinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits

… Your beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death … year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While … receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-death-benefit

Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-12

… 2008 implementing agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association provides for Call … maintenance program of the Highway Maintenance Division and who were called out ten (10) or more times during the … as Begin Date Earn Code: COB Amount:   Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck The Earn Code COB and the amount will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-12-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenance

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-447

… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program and are also designated on the Buy Out Waiver Listing … Benefits Office Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the employee’s regular paycheck or direct deposit advice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-447-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle

Ordinary Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… may be payable to your designated beneficiary if you have completed at least one year of service since last …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-death-benefit

CUNY Bulletin No. CU-792

… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Cement Masons, … 2021 Payment Effective Date 2022 Payment Effective Date 2023 Payment Effective Date 2024 Payment Effective Date … Fine 416 Deferred Comp 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 432 SED Tax Deferred Annuity 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-792-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-cement-masons-maintenance

Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)

… (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer … monitors, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). The CCTV system is not publicly broadcasted, but is monitored, … CAI malfunctions, SIR receives an alert from a monitoring system. When an alert lasts 15 minutes or more, the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-follow

Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and … of all commercial devices used to measure commodities sold on the basis of weight, volume, or size to ensure accuracy of … the conduct of the inspections and the enforcement of the law and regulations. Municipalities are required to maintain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-follow

Operational Advisory No. 27

… that your agency processes transactions that qualify for such an exception, please email the Office of Operations, … indicating the type of transaction and the reason(s) for the exception. Current guidance regarding the Obligation … on all transactions that require an Obligation Date. For additional information, agencies can refer to the GFO, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmation