Search
Opinion 94-25
… FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings of groups within a fire department or … year of firefighting service under a service award program for attendance at "meetings" of an emergency rescue and first … year of firefighting service under a service award program for attendance at "meetings" of groups formed within a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling … announced the sentencing of Gail E Cesternino the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said. Waldron, 62, a 25-year town employee, was charged with offering a false instrument for … involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state … A 55yearold Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54715 in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. “Nancy Berger treated … District Attorney Pasqua and the New York State Police for their partnership. Justice is now served on behalf of … in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for sentencing on May 31 st and full restitution of $73,725 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageCredit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or school district to pay for certain travel and conference expenses. This can be accomplished by allowing … traveler to present the credit card upon arrival (e.g., conference registration fees, airline tickets). Before credit … card usage must be in accordance with your travel and conference policy and your internal credit card usage policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cardsXIII.4.B Travel Advance – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… overnight assignments away from their official station for at least 30 percent of the work year. In addition, Business Units may advance funds to an employee for a specific travel event. Process and Document … timely submission of Expense Reports, and procedures for ensuring an employee does not leave the Business Unit’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4b-travel-advanceNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has … pay for ongoing spending commitments. Going forward, the new mayor and city council should look to further boost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… as a backdoor source of revenue for its budget. Drawing on such non-recurring resources makes it easier to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… residing in 18 counties. All four authorities provide bus and paratransit services, and all but RGRTA provide … transportation authorities stopped collecting passenger bus fares in the spring of 2020 in order to distance drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct Deposit … deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2215
… Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Background: Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located Downstate who are currently receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2215-april-2024-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesOther Bulletin No. 82
… Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 SCF CSEA Salary Increase and provide instructions for … a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for fiscal year 2025-2026 for all eligible employees. Effective Dates: The April 2025 SCF CSEA Salary Increase will be paid using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-82-april-2025-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2318
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit … deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2318-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building … from January 2018 through December 2021. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of … measures necessary to safeguard the public and property. DOB inspectors respond to incidents and complaints and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetySUNY Bulletin No. SU-376
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the July 2025 Increase to Location Pay and Location MidHudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-376-july-2025-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-345
… of the Unified Court System who are paid using the LEG Comp Rate Code are affected. Background: Pursuant to … this reason, Judges and Justices have a Comp Rate Code of LEG which calculates an employee’s biweekly salary by … 12/31/2024 paycheck. Department = 05XX9 Comp Rate Code = LEG Payroll Status on 12/19/2024 = Active, Leave With Pay OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-345-impact-27-pay-periods-calendar-year-2024-judges-and-justicesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-347
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2024 Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-347-december-2024-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2114
… OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments … Employees Association (CSEA), provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located Downstate who are … OSCs automatic processing of the April 2023 Increases to Location Pay and Location MidHudson Pay and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2114-april-2023-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesOther Bulletin No. 67
… not be updated: NYS Position Has Both Equated Grade and NTE – If the employee’s Grade on the Position Data page … was not updated: NYS Position Has Both Equated Grade and NTE Position and Job Do Not Match Increment Code Missing See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-67-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civil