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DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes

… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxes

DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid

… for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at stake and what programs might be at risk." In areas … county, city, town, village and school district for 2015 is available through a new, interactive feature on DiNapoli's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aid

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020

Request for Withdrawal from Sections 384-d and 384-e (PF5466)

For NYSLRS PFRS members to withdraw election to contribute under the provisions of Section 384-d and 384-e of the Retirement and Social Security Law.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5466.pdf

Payments Not Requiring Pre-Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… year. Retirement contributions by a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System as billed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-not-requiring-pre-audit

Election Form for 25 Year Retirement Plan Sections 89, 603 or 604 – ERS Tier 3 Members Only (RS5473)

To elect to contribute under Section 89, 603 or 604, which provides a retirement of one-half of final average salary after 25 years of creditable service, qualified Tier 3 members use form RS5473.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5473.pdf

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)

… million if revenue estimates are not realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari … retirement costs by as much as $945,000, health and dental insurance costs by as much as $195,000, social … for police overtime, employee retirement, health and dental insurance, social security firefighting overtime and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-72

… Un-represented employees in Bargaining Units CT, 86, and 88 Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in the … Un-represented Annual employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88, and CT who are Active or on authorized Paid Leave or … Units G9 and SK 8/04/04 for Bargaining Unit 86, 87, 88, and CT Employees who were on a Leave of Absence in a UCS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-72-ratification-bonus-unified-court-system

DiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services

… services available through New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with … Department of Health (DOH) improve its management of the EI program and eliminate barriers to care. “Failure to … children are identified, located and referred to the EI program. The department oversees 57 counties and New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-services

XII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures

… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process certain payment situations where the type of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situations

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health … However, auditors still identified nearly $7 million in new improper payments. Department of Health: Improper … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History

… the July Plan does not reflect this. It has not detailed how it will achieve this reduction. Also not reflected in the MTA’s July Plan are details on how it will achieve the $2.2 billion in cost reductions it … for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-history

XIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… Policy References Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense reports in the Statewide Financial System … (SFS). These reports should detail all expenses for the travel event, including expenses that are on the State travel …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliation

State Police Bulletin No. SP-107

… (NYSPIA) Arbitration Award 1A 2004-30, an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are … 62) is authorized. Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated December 10, 2008 Payment Amount and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-107-2008-state-police-holiday-bonus-payment

Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)

… are not competitively procured, they may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not … for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 of 97 credit card … to the former Town Supervisor (Supervisor), resulting in overpayments totaling at least $12,043. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127

Sample Section 45 Document

An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdf

Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma

… asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation … assess the impact of the HNP on the asthma burden in the State. Develop an evaluation to determine the overall …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma