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DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… local governments have cut programs and staff, diminished rainy day funds, deferred maintenance and capital purchases or cut …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today estimated a potential Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million … rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and within Long Island for work and other activities, such as shopping and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… With federal funding less predictable and New York’s senior population growing, the state must … thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting by the New York State Office for the Aging … With federal funding less predictable and New Yorks senior population growing the state must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsState Agencies Bulletin No. 836
… Purpose To inform the agency of new Time Entry codes and procedures for the payment of Pre-Shift … the commencement of duties OSC Actions The following new Time Entry earn codes were effective on 7/24/08 and are … for use. Pre-Shift Briefing OCFS OSC has created new Time Entry Earn Codes to be used to pay Pre-Shift Briefing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/836-pre-shift-briefing-certain-employees-represented-csea-office-childrenMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… care premiums on behalf of members who resided outside of New York. The audit covered the period from July 2017 through October 2024. About the Program DOH administers New York State’s Medicaid program. Medicaid members must be residents of New York to receive benefits. Individuals enroll in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingSouth Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. Background South Buffalo Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by an … South Buffalo Charter School Employee Compensation 2018M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution: The agency address will be used as the return address for the 2023 Form W-2 Statements. For employees who … form W-2, OSC will mail Form W-2 to employee’s mailing address currently listed in PayServ. If no mailing address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2308
… to inform agencies of the content information for the 2024 Form W-2. Affected Employees: All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2024 are … 15 (Circular E) for 2024, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2308-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024DiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-108.1
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 DC 37 Retroactive 2% Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed … Services Unit (RRSU) – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the eligibility criteria are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-1081-april-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-retroactive-2Opinion 88-79
… of Article VIII, section 1 of the State Constitution. We express no opinion, however, as to the types of activities … that the arrangement is permissible under Federal law. We express no opinion, however, as to whether such an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… and other balances that could be invested longer term in investments allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and … other entities. Develop procedures for making deposits in a timely manner to ensure funds are protected and earning … these payments can be approved by the governing board in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… $6.6 million with Law Enforcement Psychological Services for psychological screenings of correctional officer … Link Marketing Co Inc. for New York tourism representation services in China. State Education Department $24.4 million … $2.4 million to Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for gaming advisory services related to the selection of applicants to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… account for its leases. Discrepancies existed in the lease information contained in its two primary systems. … that the area in question was not covered under the lease between PANYNJ and the City of Newark (not under the control of PANYNJ).” The new lease was not executed. Such an error should not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2365
… LGS Increment Codes for Payment Withholds attachment in payroll bulletin no. 2313.1 for guidance on appropriate … employees who meet the eligibility criteria and have a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence … SUNY Stony Brook (Deptid 28058). Eligible employees with a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay and an Action/Reason code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2365-october-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… vehicles. More than one-third of the total school zone violations were during hours when children were most likely to be entering or leaving school. Officials don't closely monitor Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDeer Park Union Free School District – Fuel and Vehicle Inventory (2023M-152)
Determine whether Deer Park Union Free School District (District) officials adequately maintained vehicle inventory records and monitored fuel usage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/deer-park-union-free-school-district-2023-152.pdfMonsey Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-62)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight to ensure District financial records and reports were prepared, filed and/or audited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/monsey-district-2020-62.pdfVillage of Palmyra - Financial Management (2019M-94)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance based on accurate financial records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/palmyra-2019-94.pdf