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Opinion 89-45

… plus hourly rate for attorney employed as counsel to zoning board of appeals) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Board of Appeals (paying fixed amount plus hourly rate … a town may pay an attorney employed as counsel to the zoning board of appeals a fixed annual amount for certain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45

DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts

… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … before Chief U.S. District Court Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-counts

The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees

Information about The Survivors Benefit Program which provides minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employees

Comptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown

… conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a … conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown according to a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletown

VII.3.A AP Adjustment Voucher Preparation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… Within the AP Adjustment Voucher there are two invoice lines, each with its own distribution line, that are … by the agency. These lines must net to $0. The first invoice/distribution line is for the credit (-) to the … will need to click on the Withholdings hyperlink on the Invoice Information page and uncheck the two boxes associated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3a-ap-adjustment-voucher-preparation

XIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)

… The following are some of major changes to federal grants with the rollout of PCIP: Federal grant … represent the grant award number, though it will continue to be associated to the federal grant (Customer Contract) to … projects costs, a conversion effort was required to: Convert the existing active federal grant projects under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grants

DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a cushion to fall back on is especially urgent today amid … are well under the national median of 7.5 percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reserves

Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools

… implemented an effective system to enforce compliance with Local Law 144. The audit covered the period from July 2023 … of these concerns, the New York City (NYC) Council passed Local Law 144 of 2021 (LL144 or the Law). Under the Law, … implemented an effective system to enforce compliance with Local Law 144 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-tools

Management of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18

… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those … To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18

Capital Planning and Maintenance

… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes its capital … December 23, 2015. Background The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, manages over $73 … the Ogdensburg International Airport (Airport); the Port of Ogdensburg (Port); the New York and Ogdensburg …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenance

Heat and Hot Water Complaints

… of adequate heat and hot water. Insufficient heat can pose safety risks, especially for vulnerable populations, … ovens and space heaters to address insufficient heat can cause fires and pollute indoor air. HPD is the nation’s … who believe they are not receiving the required services can file a complaint through NYC’s 311 municipal service …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaints

Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)

… addresses the six federally mandated Core Programs (the Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth programs, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act program, the … in 2018 requires DOL to maintain and annually update an online database (Catalogue of Funding) of WFD programs that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-services

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1487

… Operational Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1487-2016-csea-tool-allowance-payment

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1412

… Operational Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1412-2015-tool-allowance-payment

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-252

… Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit (GSNU) – BU28 who meet the … York and the Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student Employees Union, provides for recruitment and … payment at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate Student Department. Agency Actions Prior to processing, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-252-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 879

… for Annual and Hourly employees who are currently in Bargaining Unit 21 and one of the following titles … be used with these titles upon movement to UUP. Employees in affected titles are entitled to continue all earnings … (Institution) Earnings Information There will be no change in the employee’s salary or any other earnings. OSC Actions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-263

… Actions Prior to processing, agencies must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a recruitment … is supplemental taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment … be calculated using the Aggregate method, based on the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-263-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employees

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1715

… for informational purposes only.) Social Security & Medicare Wage Base and Tax Rate Information The Social … There is no limit on the amount of wages subject to Medicare tax. The Social Security tax rate of 6.2% and Medicare tax rate of 1.45% remain the same. Employees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1715-summary-tax-related-changes-2019