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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… operation of State government by close of business on Monday, March 30, 2020. Affected Employees Executive Branch* … week. This allows the funds to be received by employee banks to deposit them timely into employee bank accounts. … on Monday evening, March 30, 2020. As a result, employee banks may delay posting direct deposit funds into employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1DiNapoli and Montgomery County DA Pearson: Former Executive Director of the Fulton-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Arrested for Embezzling Over $440K
… Pearson, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrest of MaryBeth Shults, the former Executive Director of the … communities,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James. “The New York State Police will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-montgomery-county-da-pearson-former-executive-director-fulton-montgomery-county-chamberCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… As an employer, you should always look for ways to contain health insurance … Review the practices below and determine whether they can achieve cost savings and still provide the right coverage … Cash Payment In Lieu of Health Benefits For employees who have coverage available under a spouse’s plan or another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsOpinion 88-36
… COUNTY LAW, §650: A county sheriff is subject to the rule of strict or absolute liability for the loss of public … department. NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE XIII, §13; COUNTY LAW, §650: The constitutional provision which … 805; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135, 45 NE 375). This rule of strict liability for public funds is well established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… Thomas P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and … receive as a NYSLRS member. Understanding these benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future. Your Retirement System is here to assist you and answer any questions you may have. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellVII.9.A Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs Automation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the same chartstring as the PS with the exception of the account code. If an agency has a need to charge the FBIC … Chart of Accounts Journal Source Type FBIC Account + General Fund (10050) PS Account FBIC Account, Non-General Fund AGY Deny; Please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9a-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs-automationDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… and events were unwittingly padding this individual’s bank account,” said DiNapoli. “This type of flagrant behavior went … addition, the former director opened an unauthorized bank account which allowed her to deposit senior center funds and … director subsequently wrote checks from the unauthorized account to herself and her husband for $3,500 more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillCUNY Bulletin No. CU-554
… Purpose To explain the manual processing of Ratification Bonus Payments Affected Employees Eligible Blue and White … annual employees are eligible for a $1,000.00 Ratification Bonus Payment if the employees are active on the payroll on … jobs, he/she is only eligible for one Ratification Bonus. Bargaining Unit DC37 SEIU IATSE IBT NYSNA RATIFICATION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-554-cuny-blue-and-white-collar-ratification-bonus-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1439
… had use of the funds (constructive receipt). As a result, when an AC230 is received after the January 4, 2016 deadline, … reduced. The exception to the constructive receipt rule is when the entire original check is returned. The IRS deems … The IRS requires employers to apply a reasonable standard when requesting refunds for prior year taxes. OSC will only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1439-processing-2015-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-january-4-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1532
… had use of the funds (constructive receipt). As a result, when an AC230 is received after the December 30, 2016 (Inst) … reduced. The exception to the constructive receipt rule is when the entire original check is returned. The IRS deems … The IRS requires employers to apply a reasonable standard when requesting refunds for prior year taxes. OSC will only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1532-processing-2016-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-30-2016-instUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-72
… SD, and 87 Un-represented employees in Bargaining Units CT, 86, and 88 Effective Date(s) Payment will be included in … Annual employees in Bargaining Units 86, 88, and CT who are Active or on authorized Paid Leave or Leave of … 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 agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-72-ratification-bonus-unified-court-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for stealing campaign … lying about those funds on a disclosure to the State Board of Elections. Thomas was sentenced to pay a $13,000 fine in … misusing campaign donations to fund his lifestyle instead of funding his campaign," said State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… controls such as performing an annual audit of her records and reports. Town of Henrietta – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVolunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. (VOA-GNY) on its … To determine whether the costs reported by Volunteers of America Greater New York Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… policies contained. The board generally did not review bank statements, canceled check images and bank reconciliations for any accounts to monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Report 2020-S-62 … dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate that a brand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's mother, Katherine (Katie) Pais, who … Following their June 3, 2024 guilty pleas and prior to sentencing, the pair paid back $48,930 in restitution to the … Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “Today’s sentencing demonstrates HUD OIG’s steadfast commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 820
… To explain the procedures for processing the June 2008 Tool Allowance payment. Affected Employees Certain salaried … Services Unit (BU03) Agreement provides for an annual Tool Allowance payment during June of each year. Payment … Criteria Payment Amount/Eligibility Period A $175.00 Tool Allowance payment is payable for the period April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/820-june-2008-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unit