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… and Opportunities, September 2023 New Federal Dollars for Broadband Deployment, July 2023 Making Strides on … December 2023 “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores NY’s Need for Academic Recovery, March 2023 Agriculture & Markets / … Accessibility, August 2023 NYC/DPR, Park Accessibility for People with Disabilities, March 2023 Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who have ten (10) or more years of membership will receive a reduction in … the Retirement Plan Type of 7Z (TIAA/CREF) and has ten (10) or more years of membership will automatically change to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementXIII.2.D Expense Report Payment – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Employees may receive payment for expenses through direct deposit or check, depending on … Employees may receive payment for expenses through direct deposit or check depending on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2d-expense-report-paymentDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… the state’s nondisabled workforce. Despite this progress, only 28.8% of individuals with disabilities participated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… city could face a shortfall of $1.8 million for parking violations bureau revenue and $1.3 million for parks revenue. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… many beverages sold in the State, such as soft drinks and beer. Consumers may then return their empty beverage … service charges for 60 were $100 or less, eight were from $100 to $500, eight were from $500 to $1,000, and six exceeded $1,000. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would … allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county call centers when major events like natural … Next Generation 911 NG911 is a longpromised upgrade to New Yorks emergency communications system that would allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – August 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Opinion 97-5
… may construct a private road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with … that the road remain private and not become a village street. Village Law, §6-622 provides that a village board of trustees may cause a "street" in the village, or a part thereof, to be graded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Data Sources – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… City University of New York College Board Federal Reserve Bank of New York Fitch Ratings IHS Markit/S&P Global Internal … Investors Service National Student Clearinghouse Research Center NYS Department of Corrections and Community … Economic Analysis U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Labor – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/data-sourcesDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… while average wages, adjusted for inflation, have made only meager gains. By some measures, the pay ratio between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-paySUNY Bulletin No. SU-159
… processing and to provide agencies with procedures for submitting transactions in pay periods in which the … general salary increases. Effective Date(s) 6/25/09 for eligible employees with Pay Basis Code of ANN or CYF , paychecks dated 7/22/09 8/20/09 for eligible employees with Pay Basis Code of 21P or CYP , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-159-2009-3-general-salary-increase-suny-professional-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-169
… processing and to provide agencies with procedures for submitting transactions in pay periods in which the automatic Salary Increase will be … General Salary Increases. Effective Date(s) 7/8/10 for eligible employees with Pay Basis Code of ANN or CYF , … processing and to provide agencies with procedures for submitting transactions in pay periods in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-169-2010-4-general-salary-increase-suny-professional-servicesChallenging a Determination – State University Police Plan
… an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau … Bureau or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/challenging-determinationCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… For example, CVS Caremark audits sometimes reviewed only a minimal number of Empire Plan claims and expanded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Release of Its 2025-2029 Capital Program
… forward with the program it must be fully transparent on how the projects it has chosen to prioritize are the right … delays or cancellation if that money is not found, and how those choices would affect the new proposal. In sum, the … in planned spending over both capital programs that do not yet have an identified funding source. Like the MTA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-release-its-2025-2029-capital-programTown of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for … awarding professional service contracts. Ensure equipment is procured in accordance with applicable policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist … State on PAUSE Initiative, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury is mailing all employee paychecks directly to … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. Paul Boulevard … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInternal Control System Components
… January 1, 2013 through December 1, 2015. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State … control, and issuing the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government (Standards). The Standards form the minimum expectations for internal control in State agencies and public authorities and provide guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/internal-control-system-components