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DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New … Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average … distribution of their employees among the six retirement tiers. There are 3,040 participating employers in ERS and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Parking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… [pdf] and the Cities of Buffalo [pdf] , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . … engineers within the last 10 years. Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains also have elevators with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… and collaborative efforts between OSC and agency Personnel/Payroll Offices in reconciling Social Security numbers and names in the State payroll system with Social Security Administration (SSA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period June 14, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend between $100 million and $150 … of this analysis, we selected seven State University of New York at Binghamton (University) employees for audit with … totaling $548,262 because the University, as allowed by New York State record retention policies, had purged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Ordinary Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… and Fire Retirement System before September 1, 1997. For those who last joined on or after September 1, 1997, only … ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; or 1/60th (1.66 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-disabilityState Police Bulletin No. SP-100
… for 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. Refer to Payroll Bulletin No. SP-48 , issued December 10, 2001 for … bargaining unit Goal Balance: Enter Amount of Bonus Paid Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code FTA and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description, “Fitness Bonus,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-100-fitness-bonus-payment-fiscal-year-2006-07Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) is … expenses accurately, pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2009 … 2011. The Department's Insurance Division carries on the core functions of regulating all insurance activities in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, gathering sensitive information such as … cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with the ongoing and escalating … such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Personal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 33,175 refunds totaling over $712.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… compact contract with the Foundation, and the process for developing and monitoring its annual budget for the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background … the prior compact contract. The revised contract increases the fee from 1 percent for the 2012-13 school year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Controls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… the inalienable property (streets and sidewalks) of the City. To obtain a revocable consent, a petition must be filed with the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Payment to employees appearing on this list, University Payroll must submit the following information on the Time … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings Mailbox. … CUNY Bulletin No CU731 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s … I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for aiding in this investigation and maintaining the integrity of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, … the problems we identified in our initial report. Of the two recommendations in our original audit, one was … in this report. … To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… to the traveler or the amount due from the traveler when there are excess cash advance proceeds. Certification – there … Sample travel forms can be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit’s Department of Subways. SIR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an … and villages across the State. The Town of Bolton (Town) is one of the local governments included in our review. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… percent). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. Historic Fund Returns and Value Fund’s value … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Report 2017-S-16 ). About the Program With the rates of homelessness on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-follow