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DiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… education sector that attracts students and investment to our colleges and universities, which benefits our state … and a strong job market as the economy recovered may have played a role. The pandemic also spurred a rise in … average of $27,091. Growing college costs nationwide have led to unprecedented growth in student loan debt in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2244
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 CSEA … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Pursuant to Article 49.2(c) of the 2021-2026 Operational Services Unit … Association (CSEA), employees required by the State to provide a personal tool inventory for use in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2244-2024-csea-tool-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… in Benefits>Suspense Page) Verify the ORP/VDC Retirement Election Date: Agencies must verify the employee’s … Adjusted Hire Date: OSC has developed an ORP/VDC Breaks Calculator and comprehensive ORP/VDC Breaks in Service Job … SUSPENSE Dates – Agency Code (xxxxx)”, to the Payroll Retirement Mailbox. OSC Actions: OSC will review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to … gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for companies that are supposed to create jobs and expand … credits to businesses in targeted industries in exchange for creating and maintaining specific numbers of new jobs or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… Under the 2000 SAVE Act, state Education Law requires all school districts to file annual Violent and Disruptive … audit recommended that DoE: Take steps to ensure that all reportable incidents are recorded and submitted to SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department … 4.6 million meals to over 31,000 homebound seniors. DFTA does this by working with community-based organizations and … a plan to DFTA to correct the problems. However, DFTA does not compare one year’s assessment to the next, so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… New York City’s restaurant industry had 23,650 establishments … report found that in April, restaurant employment in New York City dropped to 91,000 jobs as restrictions were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… individual must have a disability that was present before age 26. Participants must be eligible for Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… future, they may get left behind. Our strategy for sustainable, lower carbon investing is working and will … investors can undertake." "We applaud Comptroller DiNapoli for doubling the investment to the low emissions index fund," … recognized as the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its efforts to combat climate change by the Asset Owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… did not report it until two days later. Auditors found the number of reported incidents in ACS’s internal database …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2067
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … from an authorized leave of absence, the agency must submit the following information on the Additional Pay page … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO, and Retro (RXX)) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2067-april-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-increases-location-pay-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329.1
… 2025-2026: Demotions after 03/31/2025: An employee who does not meet the qualifying service criteria and is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23291-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the … a disconnect between the state’s eight-page AI Policy and how agencies understand AI and their responsibilities. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1010
… Purpose To inform agencies of the changes in PayServ as a result of the application of several software … application of several tax updates and maintenance patches.In addition to periodically providing new software releases, … period or $400 per year. Since this new tax rate has been in effect since January 2010, employees may find that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1010-implementation-oraclepeoplesoft-tax-updates-and-maintenance-packsOpinion 89-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement … who agrees to elect to receive the "zero option". This is in reply to your letter concerning the authority of a school … that, pursuant to this authority, an item may be included in a collective bargaining agreement, whether or not it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… 508,650 loans totaling $51.9 billion. The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorizes several new and … it will likely benefit a great deal from this fund. Budget American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed into law by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Implications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… revenues and resource levels available to support spending for State programs. The Importance of Federal Funding Federal … services and other essential programs. In recent years, for example, new federal funding has helped to extend health … level until SFY 2023-24. However, total tax collections for SFY 2020-21 ended the year $6.8 billion higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Objectives To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-66
… and Community Renewal of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the second phase of the RRSU Deficit Reduction … 12L, the agency must create the Additional Pay record for those employees who are in Bargaining Unit 67 with a … Newly Eligible Employees The agency is also responsible for creating the Additional Pay record for employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-66-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employeesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-71
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the third phase of the RRSU Deficit Reduction … 26L, the agency must create the Additional Pay record for those employees who are in Bargaining Unit 67 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-71-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-rrsu-employees