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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1933
… a transaction to make the LLS payment. Lateral Position Change from a Non-CSEA Position Where the Employee’s Salary … Job Rate of their salary grade, who had a lateral position change to a CSEA position with a higher Job Rate, and whose … Do not add or delete employees whose eligibility will change due to transactions that will be processed prior to or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1933-october-2021-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… the following five months. That progress nearly halted in October, when statewide employment rose by less than 11,000. … October, the downstate suburbs had recovered at a faster rate than the other two regions, recouping over 58 percent of … of the State’s job losses across major sectors. Unemployment Benefits Remain a Financial Lifeline–But for How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… and time-consuming process, I want the public to know that we are committed to obtaining justice and restoring their … June 30, 2023. The investigation was subsequently expanded when McDougall began in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2019
The Enacted Budget Financial Plan for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 projects tax receipts will grow by $5.7 billion or 7.6 percent this year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2019-20.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … be authorized by the governing board before it’s issued. Train credit card holders and have them acknowledge in writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudCUNY Bulletin No. CU-805
… is to provide the City University of New York instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver … Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other non-City … Enrollment/Change Form. An employee will receive $1,000 for waiving family coverage or $500 for waiving individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-805-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOpinion 90-5
… the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the library is not … and minimum number of library trustees and provides for the town board to appoint the trustees, it does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Time and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… were beyond the metropolitan area were actually residing in New York City and would therefore owe New York City … Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. Each MTA … by various documents including tour schedules, sign-in and sign-out sheets, time clocks, and KRONOS (an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… pandemic. While lower bonuses affect income tax revenues for the state and city, our economic recovery does not depend … restaurants and construction must continue to improve for the city and state to fully recover.” The $33.7 billion bonus pool for 2022 was 21% lower than the previous year’s record of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to certify nucleus colonies (nucs) and queens for sale or transport. Where honey bees are being shipped into the State, … sale of nucs and queens as well as all those requested for transport for the 5-year period ending December 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Vincent Graber
… as national models. I offer my heartfelt condolences to his wife Pat and his family during this difficult time." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-vincent-graberNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Senate Republican Health Care Bill
… health care bill calls for billions of dollars of cuts in future health care funding for New Yorkers. This bill is identical to the House proposal in its threat to eliminate health coverage for countless … health care bill calls for billions of dollars of cuts in future health care funding for New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-senate-republican-health-care-billNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… for women and shattered many glass ceilings on her way to our country's top court. Her accomplishments and moral character will inspire generations to come." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgUse of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act legislation, city charters or … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax … had a process for administering FFI tax money, officials in Buffalo, Syracuse and Yonkers did not always use it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5DiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… of how public corruption erodes trust and harms the very communities public servants are sworn to serve,” James …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionOpinion 90-45
… §103(5): A standardization resolution must state that, for reasons of efficiency or economy, there is a need for standardization. The resolution must contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption and should declare why, as a matter of fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… SFS, the agency must select an Audit Type in the SFS that does not require OSC audit. For additional instruction on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,471 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $8.6 … payments valued at more than $38.9 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower costs to consumers during New York’s transition to clean energy. DiNapoli warns there is now significant uncertainty … additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA Grants Energy, clean air and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkers