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Using Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfDrug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly … the Department of Environmental Conservation developed and implemented a public information program on the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalState Agencies Bulletin No. 346
… for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from Federal and State withholding. Affected Employees Employees claiming to be exempt from tax withholding. Background Internal Revenue Service … Actions If any employees identified as claiming exempt from Federal withholding do not provide a new W-4 by February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/346-claiming-exempt-federal-and-state-withholdingJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… and separate from the Town of Jefferson and located in Schoharie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. We found that … policy. Ensure that formal written procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Background Pursuant to Article 7-B, Section 220 of the New York State Judiciary Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is complying with the requirements … facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… State Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury is mailing all employee paychecks directly to … employees who have no direct deposit record by Department ID. This query has a DEPT ID prompt and displays the following fields: Employee Name, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksTown of Walton – Incompatible Duties (2016M-309)
… July 26, 2016. Background The Town of Walton is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-walton-incompatible-duties-2016m-309Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (2017-S-51), 90-Day Response
To determine if SUNY institutions have developed adequate controls to effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s51-response.pdfDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year budget gaps estimated at $38.7 billion just four months ago … The State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost efficiency and access … We found that DOH lacked sufficient oversight of managed care provider networks. We determined that, in many … DOH has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost efficiency and access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksOpinion 2001-15
… the requirements set forth therein, "provided that the period of three years shall have elapsed since the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you will have earned the right to receive … 3 and 5 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/becoming-eligible-benefitBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a … and 5 members who are off public payroll may collected a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/becoming-eligible-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.2
… To provide the Unified Court System with an updated list of those unions that submit membership and dues … as soon as practicable consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be … deduction for union dues. The attached document provides a list of those unions that submit membership and dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2662-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollPension Payment Options
… about your pension and whether to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , … will stop—there will be no continuing payments to a beneficiary, even if you die soon after retiring. Or you can … pension payment to provide for a possible payment to a beneficiary upon your death. If you are divorced , you may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and systems. The audit … as AI generates value, it is also giving rise to a host of unwanted, and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… declines health insurance.) Overtime payments made as a result of a person having worked his or her vacation … PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … 125 of the Internal Revenue Code: “…by an employee who is a participant in the New York State and Local Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportCUNY Bulletin No. CU-496
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2015 Increments and provide agency instructions … Employees in Bargaining Units CB, GA, T8 and TC who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 287 of the Laws of 2008, Section 6220 of the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-496-january-2015-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-565
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2017 Increments and provide agency instructions … Employees in Bargaining Units CB, GA, T8 and TC who meet the eligibility criteria Background Chapter 287 of the Laws of 2008, Section 6220 of the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-565-january-2017-city-university-new-york-cuny-increments