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State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,533 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $4.8 billion and approved … payments valued at more than $22.9 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper … Office of the State Comptroller approved 1533 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $48 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… to our draft audit report and a corrective action plan (CAP) in response to the final audit report. These are two … in our report before it is finalized and released. Your CAP, on the other hand, tells us how you plan to correct the … your written audit response might also qualify as your CAP. Please read this information carefully. This brochure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF, or Fund), one of the largest public pension plans in the United States, valued at $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-regan.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-76
… dates will be as follows: For judges who were Active in judicial employment on 12/31/03, the default date will be 12/31/03. For judges who were not Active in judicial employment on 12/31/03, the Earns Begin and End … for the period of 1/1/04 until the date of removal from judicial employment. Determine the amount of the adjustment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-76-2003-factor-change-adjustment-payment-judgesOpinion 88-6
… SECURITY LAW, §§113, 470: A municipality may not, by local law or collective bargaining, contribute to a "defined … pursuant to an agreement entered into between a town and a local bank constitutes a local retirement system for purposes … system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, which was established by the town by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6State Contracts by the Numbers, Calendar Year 2018
OSC received 19,651 contract transactions, including both new contracts and contract amendments, valued at $70.87 billion in the 2018 calendar year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/state-contracts-by-numbers-2018.pdfState Contracts by the Numbers, Calendar Year 2015
OSC received 21,381 contract transactions, including both new contracts and contract amendments, valued at $169.2 billion in the 2015 calendar year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/state-contracts-by-numbers-2015.pdfDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during … the state Department of Health DOH after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOHs ability to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresState Police Bulletin No. SP-246
… Police Expertise Pay, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. These payments, including those for newly eligible employees, will continue even if there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-246-2024-expertise-pay-eligible-employees-state-police-investigators-unitState Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for … Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Snowdrifters of Stratford, Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid full restitution to the club. “Chad Daley abused his position to enrich himself with funds meant to support his community,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofitEnding Your Membership – State University Police Plan
… if applicable) ; If you transfer your membership to another New York State public retirement system; If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/ending-your-membershipState Police Bulletin No. SP-199
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2019 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of the 2019 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-199-2019-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… A 38-year-old Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full … after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … held accountable. Deanna Hansen learned that hard lesson today,” DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… companies’ fossil fuel reserves, carbon emissions, green revenues, management quality and carbon performance. … annual review of thermal coal, oil sands, shale oil and gas, and integrated oil companies, which is a part of its … its investments in 39 coal, oil sands, and shale oil and gas companies and has newly restricted investment in eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programRetirement System Membership – State Police Plan
… working for New York State or any municipal employer in the State, membership in the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retirement-system-membershipContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… under OMH’s “Buy OMH” program, which gave preference to contractors employing OMH consumers. Under the New York State Labor Law, contractors must pay prevailing wages for the locality where … rate. Key Recommendations Enforce the requirement that contractors submit certified payrolls and ensure that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1577
… the employee on the above eligibility dates: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence … a Pay Basis Code of ANN or BIW (only if the employee has a Payroll Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code … criteria but was on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1577-2014-2015-2015-2016-and-2016-2017-uniform-maintenance-allowanceDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … five years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution after being convicted of identity theft in connection with … a clear warning to anyone who considers stealing from the New York state retirement system that they will be caught and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. … partially due to recent high inflation, including soaring gas prices. Yates County saw the largest increase at 34.8% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may