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State Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… Bill No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, only applies to new members of PFRS who first join on or after January 9, … up retirement records for tier 5 PFRS members. This new Benefit Plan requires agencies to select a Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… The Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming and Orleans/Niagara Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local … officials need to be more accurate and more transparent with their budgeting.” BOCES funds are derived primarily from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsOpinion 89-6
… be deposited into the State's General Fund or remain with the locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, … General reveals that any moneys so collected should remain with the locality. Article 20 of the Judiciary Law (§§790, et … 791, because the statute contains "not a single word with respect to the title" to such moneys. The Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2024 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of funds related … handling the case, stated that in 2022, the Avon Central School District and the Village of Avon entered into a School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… in the third degree as a crime of public corruption for stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget … County District Attorney Crawford and Superintendent James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful to the investigators who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionSUNY Bulletin No. SU-351
… of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2023 $400 UUP Base Salary Increase. … Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, provides for a $400 Base Salary Increase. Effective Dates: SUNY System … employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be automatically canceled by OSC with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-351-2023-400-discretionary-base-salary-increase-professionalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1915
… taxable gross subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1915-april-2021-retroactive-parity-salary-increase-non-arbitration-eligibleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … bid and when written or verbal quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review … these policies annually to ensure they provide guidance for officials and employees to follow when bidding is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $1.3 million. In addition, the district's reserve funds are generally not being used and the retirement, repair … limit, the board allowed it to exceed the statutory limit for the past three years. As of June 30, 2017, unrestricted … has accumulated excessive balances in several reserve funds. Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial operations including budgeting, reserves, payroll processing, IT and claims auditing. Also, the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Wallkill Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … unrestricted fund balance to exceed statutory limits for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2015, the … 4 percent statutory limit each year during this period. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Bolton , McLean Fire Department , South Farmingdale Fire District , Westchester County Department of Social Services … of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) If the school district's request to use fund balance is not approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were followed. The former director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service requirements at a … statements, direct deposit listings or cancelled checks. In addition, all employees did not complete detailed time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Franklin , Fulton Public Library , City of Hornell , Lima Public Library , Newark …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… recommendations.” The 2015-2019 MTA Capital Program is the latest approved capital program, with an original budget of … rarely bothered to figure out what caused them, missing an opportunity to help prevent it from happening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… fire districts are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result … and municipalities across the state have established LOSAP for their volunteers. “The men and women who volunteer their … and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a sample of 50 claims totaling approximately $2.3 million out of 1,394 claims totaling approximately $26.3 million. All … by $4.7 million (88 percent of total reserves) as of June 30, 2015. When the unused appropriated fund balance and … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… and $4.4 billion lower than projections in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) 2024 Updated Executive Budget Financial Plan, the most recent plan available. The decline … consistently pointed out, the state has underfunded its statutory reserve funds for decades. Some progress has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budget