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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsOverview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the Participant (NYSLRS member) and their ex-spouse when the marriage ends. Retirement benefits could be affected … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… status of work orders, and twice-yearly custodian engineer ratings. Key Findings DOE did not fulfill all the elements … such as ensuring all twice-yearly custodian engineer ratings are performed and including comments where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightContract Advisory No. 20
… Agencies have reported experiencing technical difficulties when generating an STS or AC 340-S Guidance: Until technical … Agencies have reported experiencing technical difficulties when generating an STS or AC 340S …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/20-sfs-92-related-issues-contract-single-transaction-summary-sts-and-ac-340-sDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… 11th best among the states (including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia) in terms of the dollar value of the gap … in New York were registered nurses, elementary and middle school teachers, and secretaries and administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, workers aged 16 to 24 experienced the worst outcomes of all age groups nationwide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/nyc-youth-labor-force-struggling.pdfJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… School District (District) officials sought competition when procuring services. Key Findings District officials did … with the District. Key Recommendations Seek competition when procuring services. Ensure District officers or … School District District officials sought competition when procuring services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit period was January 1, 2010 … 31, 2015, a total of 713,264 noise complaints were called in to NYC’s 311 system. According to the World Health … NYPD. Key Findings The number of noise complaints called in to NYC’s 311 system has risen significantly in recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State. The audit … accomplishments. Providing special education programs and services at an early age helps prepare a child with a … students with disabilities. Preschool special education services for children 3 to 5 years of age can include but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesDiNapoli: 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 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and … the youth are prepared to re-enter society and have hope for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE program is vitally important to help level the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according … highest concentration of immigrants within New York state is in New York City, at 37 percent. Among upstate cities, … Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Schenectady, the figure is over 10 percent. “Utica has a rich history, going back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a … during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should not have received full 60-day payments. Rather, the CHHAs should … of “Discharged to Home or Self-Care” on the claim. If the provider used the correct discharge code, the provider would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-336
… Purpose To inform CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ code to use when submitting a Managerial Performance Based Bonus payment. … bulletin informs CUNY payroll staff of new PayServ code to use when submitting a Managerial Performance Based Bonus payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-336-cuny-managerial-performance-based-bonusCUNY Bulletin No. CU-323
… salary or additional pay transactions submitted by CUNY. Definitions JRQ = Job Action Request Addl pay = Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-323-new-actionreason-codes-and-additional-pay-earn-codes-cunyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1037
… make the necessary changes to tax filing, and issue Form W-2Cs (Corrected Wage and Tax Statement) and credit … tax withholding and taxable wages reported on the Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for the current calendar year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1037-taxation-recovered-salary-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 238
… are abolished or inactivated by the Department of Civil Service Affected Employees Employees who are being paid … Effective Date Immediately Background The Department of Civil Service notifies OSC when a position is inactivated or … are abolished or inactivated by the Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s unemployment rates have slowly but steadily declined to 8.2 … However, for New Yorkers who face unique challenges due to a disability, unemployment rates increased more quickly and … August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021