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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today … Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … As noted in your inquiry, it has been the opinion of this Office that proceedings to extend a consolidated … be necessary for the town board to consider the effects of this delay including, among other factors, the potential for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Opinion 92-29
… of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling … of General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy … to at least the salary paid to his or her predecessor. A deputy police commissioner is not entitled to salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… several advantages over the 401(k)-style plans offered by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is … investment returns have covered 75 percent of the cost of pensions. With defined benefit plans, retirement assets are … credit ; Build a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) into pensions to help offset the effect of inflation; and Include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides Business Units with guidance and requirements on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Form 1099 reporting and filing requirements, as well as lien processing for those Business Units that make payments outside of the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6 ). About … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… Under AET, as the driver drove through channelized gates and lanes, the E-ZPass would be read and images would … to the Open Road Tolling (ORT) system; the toll booths and gates were removed and a gantry system was installed, meaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… annual contribution amount will increase to $24,500.00 for calendar year 2026. An additional deferment is available to employees age … for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… Selected full-time CSEA, PEF or M/C employees in Executive Branch agencies Background Pursuant to Budget Bulletin … who participate in the program may not return to Executive Branch agencies or Public Authorities as defined by Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bohemia Fire … of Troy and the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bohemia Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… ceilings with possible mold. Office of General Services: Summit Security Services Inc. (2019-BSE3-001) OGS paid Summit more than $867,000 for 40 individuals provided by Summit’s subcontractor, Bestworth, who did not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be … complained that they could not register for a desired course; Significantly, 139 of those 252 students (55 percent) indicated they were unable to register for a course that was required for their major; and 103 of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… without enough to eat. Data from the first three months of 2024 indicate some decreases in food insufficiency. FIGURE 2 … by Congress and signed into law by the President continues full funding for WIC’s additional fruit and vegetable … trips. It excludes the purchase of nonfood items. 14 For a full discussion of this measure, see Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… Message from the Comptroller A robust labor force is critically important for employers to succeed and … The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the … as well as a smaller share participating in the labor force. The only group that has realized significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksOpinion 91-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Opinion 89-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … expressed in that opinion still represents the views of this Office. With respect to requests for stamped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Campbell-Savona Central School District , Gilboa-Conesville Central School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central … announced completed audits of the CampbellSavona Central School District CSD GilboaConesville CSD Hicksville Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts (2014-S-69) Auditors found weaknesses in the monitoring and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the three … to reduce most local assistance and state agency spending in order to maintain budget balance. The budget is deemed out … spending reductions or other options. Other items of note in the report: On an all governmental funds basis, PIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilCUNY Bulletin No. CU-763
… available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits Application and the MSC Enrollment/Change Form. An employee … Interface (NPAY502) or the Time Entry page using Earnings Code HBB – HB Buyout : Earnings Begin Date: Pay Period 6L/7C … Earnings End Date: Same as the Earnings Begin Date Earn Code: HBB – HB Buyout Amount: The amount designated on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-763-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out