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DiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… future is problematic. We still don’t know the shape of the economic recovery and what it holds for the city’s quality of life, economic competitiveness and real estate markets … and vaccination rates have slowed, risking a resurgence of the virus. Our climate is changing, wreaking havoc on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… If you are in the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), no … creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. If your employer has adopted Section … over 20 years . A maximum of 32 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. If you are 55 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have appropriate oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemWhat Every Employer Should Know – What Every Employer Should Know
… This presentation provides employers a broad understanding of the Retirement System and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnershipPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… after a 15.8 percent decrease in 2020); Robbery (up 2.9 percent); and Aggravated assault (up 9.5 percent). … compromised the majority of crimes committed, dropped 2.2 percent. Property crimes include: Burglary (down 16.6 … 2020 and continued to climb in 2021 in the areas reporting on this data. When comparing the five-year averages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… participating businesses hired only people who qualified for the program and that the tax credits they were given were … in 2011 to provide tax credits to eligible employers when they hire unemployed or disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 … January 2014 to July 2018, DiNapoli’s auditors identified a range of problems including employees older than the age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsUnited HealthCare – Compensation and Benefit Costs for the Empire Plan for the Period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010
… employees, participating local government employees and school district employees and their dependents. NYSHIP includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/united-healthcare-compensation-and-benefit-costs-empire-plan-period-january-1-2008-throughExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… which of its capital projects are most critical in case it needs to prioritize its capital plan to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaOpinion 2010-2
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding … 1 is required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Vendor Responsibility Review Process
… By law, State contracting entities may only award contracts to responsible vendors. A responsible vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. Who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 1566
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Payroll Retirement mailbox. … To notify agencies of the 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1566-maximum-salary-limit-teachers-insurance-and-annuity-tiaa-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1800
… are not required to fill out a new Form W-4. If they do not fill out a 2020 Form W-4, their existing Form W-4 will … is similar to the previous version for those employees who do not submit a new Form W-4. Their federal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1800-2020-form-w-4-employees-withholding-certificate-and-payserv-federal-taxWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… but records were not always maintained to report who used the credit cards or what District vehicle or equipment was fueled. Officials did … over fuel, the District’s risk of loss, theft and leaks is increased and could go undetected. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133XI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements for contract and amendment submittals subject to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Once … Contract provisions Amendments that result in changes not contemplated in the original agreement may require … the contract requisition to verify that adequate funds have been reserved. See XI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Throop (Town) Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and disbursed. Key Findings The former Supervisor did not properly collect and disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-133
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Section 37 of Judiciary Law and implementation legislation for collective bargaining agreements. Eligibility Criteria Employees must have been on the payroll for 120 full work days from 4/1/07 through 3/31/08. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-133-april-2008-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevityCVS Caremark – Accuracy of Empire Plan Commercial Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… prescription drug program averaged almost $3.3 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/18/cvs-caremark-accuracy-empire-plan-commercial-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s … at least once every five years of every authorized domestic insurer that makes or files rates. Additionally, DFS … to the solvency of insurers. Currently, four of the seven domestic title insurance companies authorize TIRSA to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryAbout the Academy
… Comptroller DiNapoli launched The Academy for New York State's Local Officials – an innovative and … Hyde is the Director of Information, Research and Training for the Division of Local Government Services and School … Schwartz Ben Schwartz is the Chief of Policy and Research for the Division of Local Government and School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… scope covered the period from January 2020 through June 2024. About the Program DOH’s Office of Health Emergency … $452.8 million to procure 247,343 items of DME. As of June 2024, DOH had 9,519 DME items stored in its warehouses, and … and Emergency Services (DHSES) warehouses as of March 2024, for a total State DME inventory of 249,570. OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpile