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Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses

… board should provide guidance for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any problems arising, such as: … extends business travel beyond the time required for a conference Explain the rules related to travelling with a … other non-employee (In some instances, reimbursements for conference and other travel expenses may be governed by …

Contract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users

… which allows State authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the … as required by Public Authorities Law (PAL) 2879‐(a) and NYCRR Part 206. OSC will review submitted transactions and respond electronically, maximizing timeliness for each …

Opinion 96-4

… Village of Waverly , 42 Misc 2d 704, 248 NYS2d 729, affd 21 AD2d 753, 251 NYS2d 939; see also Wells v Town of Salina , …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued. Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (Westchester County) Since school officials did not procure goods and services in … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued …

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017

… Securities industry profits rose dramatically in 2017 for the second consecutive year and the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City jumped 17 percent to reach $184,220 … higher tax revenues," DiNapoli said. "The large increase in profitability over the past two years demonstrates that …

DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers

… people covered by Medicaid and other major state programs rose by 57 percent over the past decade, to more than 7 … Medicaid, Child Health Plus (CHP), the Essential Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance … has been concentrated in New York City, where enrollment rose 28.6 percent over the past decade. However, growth …

Opinion 93-29

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … paid circulation ... and has been entered at United States post-office as second-class matter. A publication which is … must be established at least one year and entered in the post office as second class matter*** Thus, in general, …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1736

… processing for the bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not … provides for the new bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay payment for employees who have at least one year of … Date(s) The bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay will be paid using the following effective dates: …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1834

… 04/23/2020 Administration 1 Lag 04/01/2020 04/02/2020 04/29/2020 Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 01 … compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin Board – Payroll Manual > Earnings …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 647

… Background Recently, a binding arbitration award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit represented by NYSCOPBA. Because only certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for …

DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short

… fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) experienced staff shortages … shortages and high caseloads strained New York City’s Adult Protective Services,” DiNapoli said. “Case files showed … response is available in the audit. Audit  Oversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New …

Overtime Compensation – Legacy Reporting

… For Tier 5 and 6 members, overtime pay beyond the annual limits … reporting overtime and collecting contributions as usual. Tier 5 ERS Members: View the Tier 5 ERS overtime limits . The … one’s regular schedule and payment must be at a greater rate than one’s regular rate of pay. For example: Overtime …

Escalation – Article 14 Benefits

… Escalation is the annual increase or decrease of a benefit, based on the cost-of-living index. … is eligible for full escalation, it will increase or decrease each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever …

Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits

… the first of the month following the month you reach 62. With at least 22 years of service credit, you can apply for … others are eligible for partial escalation. If you retire with at least 22 years and 1 month of service credit, but … immediately eligible for partial escalation. If you retire with at least 25 years of service credit, you are immediately …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… without detection. For example, the amount of municipal waste collected, as recorded by the transfer station, was 238 … $51,800 less in fees than it should have for the collected waste. In addition, over a more than two-year period, the …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)

… $130,672 ALLEGANY 394 $37,304,836 $94,682 BRONX 16,667 $1,354,373,882 $81,261 BROOME 3,145 $343,539,232 $109,233 … 4,755 $409,751,384 $86,173 SCHENECTADY 2,222 $217,834,564 $98,035 SCHOHARIE 363 $29,000,733 $79,892 SCHUYLER 311 … $62,002 SENECA 493 $46,341,660 $93,999 STEUBEN 1,229 $98,498,456 $80,145 SUFFOLK 42,045 $4,558,501,455 $108,420 …

DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture

… The City of Corning, home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced by other upstate communities in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “By many fiscal measures, the City of Corning has effectively managed its resources and has seen …

DiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic

… with opioid-related overdose deaths increasing by 68% to nearly 5,000 individuals from 2019 to 2021, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … state with opioidrelated overdose deaths increasing by 68 to nearly 5000 individuals from 2019 to 2021 according to an …

Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015

… The average bonus paid in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street bonuses and profits fell in 2015, reflecting a challenging year in the financial …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits