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DiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a report released today by New … DiNapoli. “The time to prepare for serious fiscal problems is before they arrive,” DiNapoli said. “The need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… New York City has added more than 900,000 jobs over the past ten years and its 24 percent rate of … “New York City’s unemployment rate is at a historic low and job growth over the past decade has been … since 1976. The unemployment rate remained at its historic low of 4.1 percent in 2019. While the unemployment rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsStart Saving for Retirement
… take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally arrives. Your Savings: An Important … employer, they may offer other retirement savings plans. Check with your human resources office or benefit … during retirement, helping ensure that you’ll be able to do the things you want to do. It can also provide peace of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third report on the tourism industry after the abrupt shutdown caused by … pre-pandemic levels. “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back … DiNapoli said. “New York is welcoming back tourists in big numbers after the pandemic, but the recovery is uneven, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wawayanda (Town) Town Board (Board) and … $7.7 million. Audit Summary The Board and Town officials did not properly manage financial operations, and the Board did not provide adequate oversight. The Board adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the following audits have been issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services (Follow-Up) (2024-F-33) … requiring translation of vital documents into the 12 most common non-English languages and Executive agencies to … by the County Clerks (County DMVs). A prior audit, issued in October 2023, found that some offices were not using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… to the Guidelines to Determine Employee Status below can minimize the risk of exposure to an IRS audit, and … no material differences in the factual circumstances that apply to a group of similarly situated workers, then Business … https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/pdf/xii-6-I-a-att.pdf Attachment B – Employee/Independent Contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeState Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… the Projected 7 Year Completion Date and the Check Date ER % Increased fields will be grayed out. NOTE: If an … The Check Date Escrow Money Sent field and the Check Date ER % Increased field (if applicable) will be populated with … became participating and the check date the employee's ER (employer) rate was increased respectively. These check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersSUNY Bulletin No. SU-361
… HRY, FEE Payroll Status on all Eligibility Dates Active, Leave With Pay, Leave of Absence (only if the Action/Reason code is LOA/MLS – … of a position on 06/30/2024 but has a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except if the Action/Reason code is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-361-2024-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingOpinion 90-41
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWERS … properties) VILLAGE LAW, §§14-1400, 14-1416, 14-1428: A village board of trustees may construct sewers and … the village board of trustees may determine, on its own motion, to construct the extension wholly at the expense of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-41State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the following audits have been issued. State Education Department (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative) – … implemented, and three were not implemented. Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Fare Evasion (Follow-Up) … implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program – UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0XIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… documents in support of transactions processed in the Travel and Expense Module. As agencies implement the P2P … Modules as soon as possible to assist with the transition. For the remaining SFS modules, online agencies may use SFS to … for different business processes and how the attachments can help with the approval process. In addition, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceXIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… requirements for transactions that were not paid (i.e., denied or rejected). Online agencies must use the … should be returned so the traveler (or his/her proxy) can attach the necessary documentation. Bulkload agencies … transaction approval – if agencies attach documents that apply to the entire expense report at the header level and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The “Identifying Information” section of the Vendor Record contains useful … These designations can aid State agencies in executing and reporting on procurement and payment activities. Vendor … request should include the criteria (e.g., Law, Rules and Regulations, Guidelines) for the program related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… proposals seeking increased board diversity and disclosure of workforce diversity, and will expand its votes against … for shareholders. In 2020, the Fund updated its Proxy Voting Guidelines to formalize the Fund’s opposition to … Companies, Inc. (co-filing with the Comptroller of the City of New York) to voluntarily disclose their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… court. In direct placement cases, the court will likely order the Local District to supervise the placement. Most of … the Local District provided the courts with all critical case information, which the courts rely on to make decisions … purposes, as well as the reliability of direct placement case tracking. For example, we found discrepancies between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report, “Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities,” that summarizes his recent series of audits of affordable housing programs and highlights … more to learn if their landlord is gouging them on rent or get needed services restored. ORA needs to do a better job in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment methods and to avoid the expenses associated with the State’s traditional … travel expenses). If the reconciled balance including work-in-process activity and deposits in transit, exceeds the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… process. State agencies enter into contracts for a variety of reasons that help the agencies achieve their overall mission. Contracts for goods and services account for significant expenditure of public funds. … occur. The assessment should be done on a predetermined scale, such as a scale of 1 to 10 or low, medium, or high. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported