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New York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment insurance (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan … claims, necessitating continued borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020. If New York’s outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average … rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Amenia , Jericho Water District , Town of Poland … “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Amenia Jericho Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By … have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the … started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… Liquor Authority (SLA) had effectively addressed noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York … as a result, certain establishments with numerous noise complaints lodged against them continued to operate with … notice from public oversight authorities to address such complaints. Further, the audit found that when the SLA took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts 9.5% Annual Investment Return
… (5.48%). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. The timing of the Fund’s annual valuation date is tied to the state fiscal year. Every three years the Fund is required to undergo an independent Fiduciary and Conflict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-9-point-5-annual-investment-returnUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (2016-S-78) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility was constructed before it was...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s78-response.pdfUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (2016-S-78)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility was constructed before it was...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s78.pdfHudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
Determine whether Hudson City School District (District) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hudson-city-2020-157.pdfTown of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
Determine whether Town of Hempstead (Town) officials established adequate access controls to help safeguard Town information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hempstead-2021-158.pdfCity of Johnstown – Information Technology (2020M-127)
Determine whether City of Johnstown (City) officials safeguarded information technology (IT) resources to ensure personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) was protected.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/johnstown-2020-127.pdfMount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… District officials could improve their management of the District’s fund balance and reserves. Officials … million (5.6 percent) from 2016-17 through 2018-19. In the last three completed fiscal years, the District generated operating surpluses totaling $2.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… limit by more than $725,000. As a result, it is difficult for the Board to assess alternative approaches to financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Town of Portland – Water Operations (2017M-45)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s water operations for the period January 1, 2014 through … $2.3 million. Key Findings The Town’s unaccounted-for water over the past two years was approximately 38 million … customer meters have contributed to the unaccounted-for water. The Town is not billing all customers for water use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-portland-water-operations-2017m-45State Agencies Bulletin No. 719
… and such amount shall be added to the base salary of all arbitration eligible employees effective 3/31/07. Article … and such amount shall be added to the base salary of all arbitration eligible employees effective 3/31/07. Article … The Arbitration Award calls for a Salary Increase for all arbitration eligible employees on 3/31/07 in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/719-march-31-2007-salary-increase-and-ending-other-payments-certainCounty Medicaid Costs
… billion in 2005, or 5.9 percent – more than twice the rate of inflation. A major portion of this increase is driven … from $1.1 billion in 1993 to $2.3 billion in 2003, an average annual growth rate of 8.6 percent during that period. For some counties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting payments to the town. The … also found that Green, who is a member of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Police Superintendent Steven G. James today announced that Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to … Police Superintendent Steven G James today announced that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1420
… required to use the online process for all active agency codes. The current paper process will no longer be accepted … certifiers will only be able to certify payroll for agency codes they have access to in PayServ. The AC2822 Form … all valid certifiers for that agency, and the agency codes they are authorized to certify. OSC may request this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1420-new-procedures-electronic-payroll-certification