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DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… Bridges owned by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … planning for their infrastructure needs but they will need help. While the state has taken steps to make funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to record as … purchase order and/or receiving information into the voucher’s invoice lines (see Section 5.E – Processing … the Office of the State Comptroller needs to audit the voucher and may eliminate the need for Business Units to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-171
… Purpose To provide payroll system users with information regarding the changes made to the Position Management Update Incumbent Process Overview … To provide payroll system users with information regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-171-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-process-unifiedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2277
… by a nonqualified program are fully taxable. Most State of New York programs are qualified programs. Please see IRS … to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2277-educational-assistance-benefits-2024NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… Common Retirement Fund is currently participating in a study, conducted by Mercer with other global institutional investors, to study the impact that various climate change scenarios could have on investments. The study will help the Fund manage its asset allocation to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… in-state tuition and maintain their documentation. In its response, SUNY disagreed with some of the findings. … determinations and documentation requirements and that, in response to the audit’s preliminary findings, they are taking … determination and record retention policies. The full response is available in the audit. Report Determination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… homeownership rate has trailed the nation since 2005, with the gap between the state and the nation as high as 14%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationLeaves of Absence – Forest Rangers Plan
Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c Leaves of Absence
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/leaves-absenceContributing Toward Your Retirement – Forest Rangers Plan
… an annuity when you retire. There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … 5.75% More than $100,000 6% There will be some exceptions. For example, PFRS members covered by a collective bargaining … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/contributing-toward-your-retirementOrdinary Death Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 92-2
… to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone) FIRE HYDRANTS -- Fire Districts (authority to use … to pay amounts due under contract for hydrants serving a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and … made in the current year, there is no legal impediment to raising the necessary amount in the current year's fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-328
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 and April 2023 Location Pay and Location … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-328-april-2022-and-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-systemCUNY Bulletin No. CU-579
… Hourly PSC employees in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC, T8, CA, CB, and CE who meet the eligibility criteria Background … or on Paid Leave in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC, T8, CA, CB, and CE shall receive a General Salary Increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-579-2017-professional-staff-congress-psc-general-salaryResponse to Human Trafficking
… 10-D of the New York State Social Services Law created a framework for serving survivors of human trafficking in New … to vacate certain criminal charges associated with a survivor’s trafficking situation. OTDA is required to refer … Project, a national non-profit organization focusing on raising awareness of and preventing human trafficking and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Article 14 Benefits
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. You may elect the Single Life Allowance, which provides the maximum amount payable … process your retirement as if you had selected the Single Life Allowance (Option 0). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… well as SUNY’s own requirements on hazardous materials and waste. Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply with all applicable rules, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more to make certain dogs … The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. … compared to the preceding five-year period for Breast Cancer Research, Missing & Exploited Children, Alzheimer's … in SFY 2016-17 to reach more than $8.2 million. While the number of check-off authorizations has increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… documentation proving children were placed in foster homes that met program certifications, according to an audit … care settings, certifying and approving certain foster homes, and providing casework services to children and … requirements for the certification and approval of foster homes, promptness and frequency of casework contact services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversight