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Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings The Board … Municipal Law (GML), at the most favorable terms or in the best interest of District taxpayers. The Board and District … (ESCO) or enter into a written contract with the ESCO for the procurement of natural gas. For nearly a decade, paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… saved $14,000 if it used government rates to reimburse for travel expenditures. Could have saved $2,600 on rental … When possible, District officials should use NYS contracts for renting cars. The Board should require proof of attendance for conferences. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On … in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 years’ probation. "Our electoral process is jeopardized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better … for many important disability-related benefits. I want to thank County Executive Molinaro for his commitment … program." "The NY ABLE program is another great example of how to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY' for those with special needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 … districts need to engage students, families, and their communities to address this troubling issue.” Chronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, according to … the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingState Agencies Bulletin No. 775
… Purpose To advise agencies of tax-related changes for 2008. Affected Employees Employees … to the Federal withholding tax rates for 2008. The result of these changes is a small decrease in the amount of withholding tax. There are no changes to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/775-summary-tax-related-changes-2008Hourly Based Information Technology Services
… Purpose The objectives of our examination objectives were to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) paid Hourly Based Information … skill level and skill demand level, and may differ by as much as $72.29 per hour. Key Findings Our examination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewCorning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… $19.5 million and determined that: The claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of … and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. The Treasurer paid 18 claims for … after audit and contain adequate supporting documentation such as invoices, receipts and conference approval forms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2024M-35)
… (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for all capital assets and have not conducted periodic … purchase price of $1,700 could not be located or accounted for. A telecommunications switch with a purchase price of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/06/21/greater-southern-tier-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2024mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1747
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for … and Item B-300A issued May 21, 2019, maintenance rates have been increased. Note : Item B-300 and B-300A includes … page. The effective date should be the first day of the pay period for the check date in which the deduction will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1747-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1661
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and … Background In accordance with the Division of the Budget Policy and Reporting Manual, Item B-300 and … Agencies must report changes to maintenance deductions by inserting a new effective dated row in the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1661-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the services provided for the period January 1 through December 31, 2012. … can be a heavy burden on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 873
… Purpose To notify agencies of tax-related changes for 2009. Affected Employees Employees … as explained in this bulletin Effective Date(s) New tax withholding rates will be reflected in Administration … For 2009, changes have been made to: Federal Income Tax Withholding Rates and Allowance Amounts Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/873-summary-tax-related-changes-2009NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with … to the detriment of all New Yorkers. Major cuts in federal funding simply cannot be replaced by state taxpayers, will … state and local governments, limit aid to individuals, and decrease federal spending on payrolls. Most states would lose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesState Agencies Bulletin No. 966
… at www.irs.gov and select Forms and Publications>View online: Tax Publications > Publication 15 The New York State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/966-summary-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2010Retirement Option Election Form For Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members (RS6399)
To select a retirement benefit payment option, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with one beneficiary use form RS6399.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6399.pdfProhibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… an Active Procurement – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any … contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide elected office, or their authorized political … contributions. Memo Bill Text Status … Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make either directly or indirectly any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementAvailable Options – Career Plan
… Single Life Allowance (Option 0) This is the basic retirement … life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your death. When you die (even if it is only one year, or sooner, … your death. The mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/available-options