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Opinion 88-53
… for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§302(9)(d), 431: Compensation paid to … is not includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to police … is includable in the calculation of one year final average salary under section 3029d of the Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an increase of 23% ($61.5 billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … office issues this periodic report on public authorities to shine a light on their finances and operations. However, … have shown, New York’s public authorities must do more to improve their transparency and accountability to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionOpinion 90-15
… of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN LAW, §§24, 150; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1), (d)(3); NY CONST, art VIII, §1: A … the town supervisor as commissioner pursuant to Town Law 150 may appoint a deputy police commissioner to act in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 88-64
… HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (employee health and dental benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … to its employees by participating in a self-insured plan operated jointly by the city for which the authority was … Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing authority to provide health and dental benefits to its employees by participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Updated Projections Through the First Half of the Year
… $51.5 billion through the first six months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, $1.7 billion higher than estimates … “The economy exhibited resilience in the first half of the year,” DiNapoli said. “Continued job gains, wage growth, and … to existing budget challenges that include significant out-year budget gaps.” Through the midyear, personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-updated-projections-through-first-half-yearAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit released today by … economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results according to an audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for … record high, according to annual estimates released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … the arts and others — enjoy similar success.” While the average bonus rose 20%, the total 2021 bonus pool for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation, they are typically referred to as “program” … Although grant contracts are not specifically defined in legislation they are typically referred to as program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewXI-A.8 Payment Tolerances – XI-A. Purchasing
… tolerances, if a Business Unit entered a voucher with a price contractually higher than the price on the related PO, even if the price varied by only ten … is not appropriate. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 7/6/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a8-payment-tolerancesDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… longer serves its original purpose of directly paying for road and bridge projects. Transfers to pay for debt surpassed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… administers the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, “Acts”) pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the operators of … included in our initial audit report Allocation Billing and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… in District contracts. Determine whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved … interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … must reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today … own pockets,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . “I thank Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney for his partnership … arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County District Attorney and the Office of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… January 2024. About the Program OCFS’ mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency, and … to and spread of the virus. Admissions rose to 1,854 by 2023, or 7% above the 2019 level. Both the average length of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies on $7.4 billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs released … New York Citys proposed Fiscal Year FY 2026 operating budget relies on $74 billion in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli Report Highlights Where New Yorkers Work
… Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the state’s employment picture has changed in significant ways since 2000 with the … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli shows the states employment picture has changed in significant ways since 2000 with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-report-highlights-where-new-yorkers-workState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement applies to resident and … with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty per infraction for every information return that is filed … (TIN). For the year 2024, the penalty amount is $310 per infraction. OSC reserves the right to pass along any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Department of Social Services (DSS) launched its CityFHEPS rental assistance program intended to help New Yorkers living … CityFHEPS consists of three programs: the tenant-based rental assistance program (Subchapter A), the project-based rental assistance program (Subchapter B), and the unit repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residents