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Opinion 91-59
… fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of deceased volunteer firefighters, and to … tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of deceased volunteer firefighters since, in our … a program which provides the payment of death benefits to family members of deceased volunteer firefighters. In our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 93-28
… subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: Consolidated Local Highway … Whether moneys received pursuant to section 10c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 93-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection … fire protection services to a fire protection district in the town. Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, … agreements. Subdivision one of section 119-o provides, in relevant part, that ". . . municipal corporations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 to 2016, … $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the challenges of an aging inmate population," DiNapoli said. "We need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… with law enforcement and other service providers (e.g., health, mental health, housing, homemaking), and assistance in obtaining … not have fully addressed the client’s needs, including: A referral was made by a hospital social worker alleging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanState Agencies Bulletin No. 2361
… for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS September blackout periods. Affected Employees: Employees whose direct deposits are returned from their financial institution for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2361-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2146
… using an overpayment earnings code or an AC-230 . In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2146-april-2023-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2147
… taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (AJR, ARC, ARO, and Retro (RXX)) … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2147-april-2023-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… at least $2 billion in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and about $4 billion in FY 2027. Still, the city … budget gaps of $4.2 billion in FY 2025, $5.9 billion in FY 2026 and nearly $7 billion in FY 2027. As a share of city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains … have improved access to early education and child care for working mothers and families, but more can be done to … DiNapoli said. “More mothers in the city are now looking for work than before the pandemic, and some are seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… excess of permitted limits; $357,066 was paid for newborn birth claims that contained inaccurate birth information, such as the newborn’s birth weight; and $46,193 was paid for services rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued to mask revenue shortfalls; Water fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteState Agencies Bulletin No. 2070
… is to notify agencies of a business process change in the submission of the AC 230 Check Reversals and AC 1476 … see Payroll Bulletin 1964 . The Stop Payment panel in PayServ will automatically populate check information to … be included as to the reason for the denial. Please keep in mind, OSC Payroll cannot stop a check that is future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2070-process-change-ac-230-check-reversals-and-ac-1476-check-exchangesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2066
… Officers’ Union, District Council 82 (Council 82) for interest arbitration eligible members (BU61) and interest … Earnings Codes and Payment Amounts Earnings Code CCP Current Amount $1,774 2019 Amount $3,374 2020 Amount $3,374 … terminated from employment pursuant to a disciplinary termination are ineligible to receive payment of retroactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2066-april-2019-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-changes-command-pay-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… End Date: 03/31/2021 Earn Code: SAD Units: 1 Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings … Code SAD and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Special Assignment … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… job title at your organization must have a standard work day (SWD) established by board resolution or contract in … for an employee. SWDs represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required to work. A full-time standard work day can be as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-daySchalmont Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-35)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020. Eighteen of the 42 employees’ records we tested showed the training … York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Four of the 12 recommended components of mental health that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/schalmont-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newMalone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkCoxsackie-Athens Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-21)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the … regulations. Five of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component