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Oversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 10 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Afterschool and … of 14 and 24 with paid summer employment for up to 6 weeks in July and August. The Department contracts with providers who, in turn, secure employment opportunities at local employers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contracts-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2100
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2022 … for calendar year 2022 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2022, and the … Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required to furnish each employee with a Form W-2 by 01/31/2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2100-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… agreements are settled in 2023. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report 2017-N-4 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to enrich herself. Thanks to my partnership with … can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… pay retirement and disability benefits to state and local public employees and death benefits to their survivors. There are nearly 3,000 participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan … performance and actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’s actuary, who is required to review the actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon … took advantage of her husband’s death to try to cheat the pension system,” DiNapoli said. “She will be held … continue to partner with law enforcement to protect the pension fund. My thanks to District Attorney Van Houten and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… Gaines Jr. pleaded guilty to identity theft in the first degree in Nassau County Court before Judge Colin O’Donnell. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with … husband’s pension payment as a beneficiary since 2019. When she passed away in October 2021, both payments should … personal bank account, totaling $21,946.36. He was able to do this by allegedly signing the checks using his power of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 … $233.1 Note: Numbers may not add due to rounding. Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantOutreach Events
… Fair Erie County Fairgrounds 5600 McKinley Pkwy, Hamburg, NY Erie August 19 - 24, 2025 Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 am - … 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Long Island Fall Festival Heckscher Park & Surrounding Areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 February 2021 Watch a discussion of the … and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector employed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Security Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Security Over Critical Information Systems (Report 2016-S-69 ). Background Our … over critical State Education Department (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversaw and monitored efforts by Nursing Homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Persons Convicted … of Driving While Intoxicated ( 2015-N-2 ). Background In New York City, persons convicted of DWI who are sentenced … Key Finding The Office has made significant progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicated-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, … also found that of 54 payments (totaling $810,608) paid from six judgmentally selected bank accounts, 26 payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1704
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues increase for certain … Dues amounts for employees who receive an increase to base salary, Increment or Longevity Pay with an effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1704-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… on the overpayments identified, DOL assessed $1,852,169 in penalties to claimants who made false statements or … not entitled. We also worked with DOL to offset $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in overpayments owed by State employees and identify an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Overview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of divorce. A DRO gives NYSLRS specific instructions on how benefits should be divided. It is important for members to understand the impact a DRO might have on their benefits. The information in this presentation is not intended to be a substitute for New York law or the rules and regulations governing NYSLRS, which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewCity of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Council adopted realistic budgets … 30, 2017. Background The City of Watervliet is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately … The Council adopted general fund budgets that were not structurally balanced because of continued reliance on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230