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Opinion 92-46
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for various items … for the purpose of determining whether the competitive bidding monetary threshold will be exceeded. You ask whether … the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive bidding monetary threshold for purchase contracts under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46EcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - To Agency Sole Custody Account – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… a check from a Business Unit’s sole custody account, the advance must be reconciled outside of SFS. The Business Unit must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families … child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in New York are among the highest in the nation, while … insurance, paid time off or pensions. Chronically High Prices. From 2018 to 2023, New York’s average annual child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released an audit that found the Division of Homeland … governments, and public authorities through their Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is achieving the desired … York’s Cyber Incident Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our infrastructure and critical data against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; radio and train control systems; rail station escalators; and the light rail’s catenary system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningPublications
… ERS Retirement Plans ERS covers more than 650,000 workers from State and local governments and affiliated … special plans for miscellaneous titles. ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Retirement Plans Tier 3 and 4 Members — Coordinated … 551, 552 and 553 (VO1841) (Return to Top) ERS Tier 1 and 2 Retirement Plans New Career Plan — Tier 1 Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… will be processed through PMS, and if the intent is for a refund to be issued separate from the normal draw process, … SFS. In the case of an audit disallowance, or any scenario where there is no new cash being posted to SFS, and an … the reason for the return (generally refund). Agency staff can determine their awards PMS PAN and PMS Document Number by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and … services at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the … The New York City Administration for Children Services must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOSC Complaint Form for Reporting Sexual Harassment
Reports of sexual harassment may be made by filing a complaint internally with the Division of Diversity Management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/employment/docs/sexual-harassment-complaint-form.docxIX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… subject to Subpart A (interest calculations) of the Treasury-State Agreement (TSA) that governs the State’s cash … the exchange of funds between the states and the federal government, for most federal assistance programs. CMIA … programs subject to CMIA. Each year, the federal government recalculates the CMIA major program threshold, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the Participant (NYSLRS member) and their ex-spouse when the marriage ends. Retirement benefits could be affected … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewOpinion 90-51
… telephone service) COUNTY LAW, §§300, 301, 303, 305, 307, 308: Surcharges imposed on customers within a … for the municipality (County Law, §305[1]). County Law, §307 is more specific than section 305 as to how surcharge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51Opinion 2007-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 207-m: If the permanent … Whether the police chief would be entitled to a monetary payment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 2158
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2023. Effective Dates: This bulletin is … The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agencys address to be displayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2158-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2024. Effective Dates: This bulletin … The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agencys address to be displayed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2362
… the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2025. Effective Dates: This bulletin is … Actions: Agencies must verify the agency’s return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … email. Note: Changes made to the agency’s return address for Form W-2 also changes the return address for paychecks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2362-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.2
… for State employees whose job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), $12.00 for State employees … increase. Currently, there are some employees in the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) whose annual salary … the Minimum Wage Differential: Work in one of the five boroughs of New York City (NYC) Have a Pay Basis Code of ANN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17352-minimum-wage-differential-annual-employees