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Opinion 93-28
… (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: Consolidated Local Highway Assistance … superintendent pursuant to section 284 of the Highway Law. You ask whether moneys received pursuant to section 10-c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the town board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followCollege Readiness
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for postsecondary institutions Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessOpinion 90-55
… police officer injured in the line of duty his or her full salary or wages pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-c. In … with an injured paid firefighter receiving his full salary pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-a. Section … of lieutenant was entitled to continue to receive his full salary as lieutenant, even after the municipality abolished …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-55State Agencies Bulletin No. 2099
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … and intend to claim exemption in 2023 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2023, to claim exemption for tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2099-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who … and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim exemption for tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2400
… Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2026. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from … who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2026 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication … for tax year 2025 and intend to claim exemption in 2026 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2026, to claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2400-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2026Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… to give early warning to employees—defined as at least 90 days' advance notice (Notice)—of a mass layoff, relocation, … the unresolved issues discussed in this follow-up within 30 days of the report’s issuance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followXI.6.B Quick Contracting – Construction – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Quick Contracting Program for construction contracts, the State agency must provide a … certification and use an approved boilerplate contract for each transaction submitted under the program. The … in three business days or less. Guidance on requirements for Quick Contracting for non-construction contracts is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6b-quick-contracting-constructionDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… at least $2 billion in each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026 and about $4 billion in FY 2027. Still, the city … budget gaps of $4.2 billion in FY 2025, $5.9 billion in FY 2026 and nearly $7 billion in FY 2027. As a share of city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… charged when the initial payment was made. Applying the refund reduces the expenditure balance on the … the federal cognizant agency without first recording the refund in the SFS as described in these procedures. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsStart Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … , which on average could replace up to 40 percent of your pre-retirement income. The third source is your personal … Financial experts say you’ll need 70 to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income to maintain your lifestyle during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… regular inspections and complaint investigations. As of 2023, there were 534 adult care facilities operating in New … oversight offices had inspection backlogs – New York City, Long Island and Western New York – while Central New York had … sampled adult care facilities across the state and found a range of serious health and safety issues, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… NYSARC, Inc. (WARC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … including costs, that WARC reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must … approximately $5.3 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the Preschool Special Class – over 2.5 hours per day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWaverly Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-38)
… health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to … health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/waverly-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… . However, the better-than-expected short-term revenue picture provides time to identify alternative resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Ten of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72-response.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit Program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81.pdfOpinion 92-57
… this issue. Chapter 578 of the Laws of 1930, which amended then section 232 of the Village Law, provides in pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57