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DiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… years, and the impact of revenue and expense actions on recurring budget gaps. DiNapoli said the financial plan should also provide detail on several risks, including the volatility and temporary … of new tax revenues and the sustainability of spending on key programs. Full Report Review of the Enacted Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one of the most damaging hurricanes … evacuation plans that provide guidance to agencies on how to prepare for, conduct, and assess emergencies. In … processes as well as inaccuracies in data reported on NYCEM’s HMP website. In addition, NYCEM did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… to as the Rechargeable Battery Law (Law), took effect on December 10, 2010. The Law was enacted to reduce rechargeable batteries’ impact on the environment; however, it only covers the collection … batteries. The objective of our initial audit, issued on June 29, 2022, was to determine whether DEC adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2209
… currently receive Earnings Code LOC or Earnings Code LMH, on or after the applicable effective dates listed above, are … absence, the agency must submit the following information on the Additional Pay page using the appropriate Earnings … and Location Mid-Hudson Pay (Earnings Code LMH). Fields on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2209-april-2024-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-pay-employeesDiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… collection reports. The clerks would place their initials on the deposit slips that they prepared, and McDougall would … cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county … to when McDougall began in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. 1, 2019 up to Dec. 31, 2020. McDougal was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… shopping, entertainment, online gambling and social media, on district computers although the district’s regulations for … and put personal, private and sensitive information on district computers at greater risk of misuse or loss is … disabled and 11 of 21 local user accounts (52%) reviewed on 12 district computers were no longer needed. … New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… was allegedly aware that school resources were being used on his behalf. Karam also allegedly tried to cover up his … served as UCSD Superintendent from 2011 until he was put on leave Oct. 18, 2022. He currently remains on leave. Karam and LaPolla were both charged with Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorNY Received More From Washington Than It Sent Due to Federal Relief
… “The response to the dire economic conditions brought on by the pandemic boosted federal aid for New York and all … except for excise taxes, where New York ranks last. On a per capita basis, individual income taxes represent the … than the national average of $7,834. New York ranked first on per capita corporate income taxes at $1,976, $701 higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-received-more-washington-it-sent-due-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… lifetime. “Domestic violence has a devastating effect on individuals and families, often causing permanent physical … over the past decade. Need for Domestic Violence Services On the Rise The number of calls received by domestic violence … of the State Comptroller is engaged in an audit focused on whether domestic violence programs and services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… As of February 2016, the district overspent $718,000 on salaries and is projected to exceed budgeted amounts by as … insurance plan participants pay their portion of premiums on time; Obtain quotes for the procurement of professional … spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… CVS Health did not seek rebates from drug manufacturers on claims that were, in fact, rebate-eligible. Auditors … Fund, as required. However, it did not assess penalties on 39 deposit initiators that failed to file required quarterly reports, nor did it assess penalties on those who filed late, and took little action to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work on the case. I also commend the Erie County Clerk’s Office … when McDougall began in his position of deputy clerk on Jan. 1, 2019. Every business day, the Erie County Clerk’s … cash was deposited into McDougall’s personal bank account on several days the cash was not deposited into the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243
… OSC updates the Payroll Check Notification Report, posted on the PayServ bulletin board, on Wednesday each week. The report displays three months of … Report is available to agency payroll staff via a link on the PayServ Bulletin Board. The first tab of the report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2243-new-payroll-check-notification-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.1
… OSC updates the Payroll Check Notification Report, posted on the PayServ bulletin board, on Tuesday and Thursday each week. The report displays three … Report is available to agency payroll staff via a link on the PayServ Bulletin Board. The first tab of the report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22431-new-payroll-check-notification-reportCUNY Bulletin No. CU-801
… employees, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) or the Time Entry page … Earnings Code UA5 and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Uniform … Allowance CUNY - Manage and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-801-cuny-2024-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentReporting Through Retirement Online – Legacy Reporting
… may be preferred by small employers. If you have questions on how to report, email our reporting staff for more … Report file (*.rpt) Data file (*.dat) Columns A – E and N on the monthly file and columns A – E on the adjustment file should be formatted as text so that no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-through-retirement-onlineShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… steps made the formal proposal unnecessary. Building on existing commitments, Lowe's also announced it will study … reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment." "We commend Lowe's for committing to … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Arrested for Stealing More Than $100,000
… their own personal gain. We commend those who came forward on this case and assure our community that we will continue … at the company. Havens was arraigned Wednesday evening on a charge of grand larceny in Centralized Arraignment Part … by Justice Richard Whitesell. She is due back in court on Oct. 23. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-arrested-stealing-more-100000Language Access Services (Follow-Up)
… 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language … to the Language Access Law. DMV’s Plan was last updated on October 1, 2024 and outlines procedures that State DMVs … customer-facing DMV offices. Furthermore, DMV relied only on Language Line data to assess additional language needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… and one Village (together “the Municipalities”), based on four categories of accessibility: Approach and Entrance … as the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) opining on the legality of any of the Municipalities’ facilities … with, the ADA. See Appendix A for more information on the ADA Checklist for Existing Facilities. The selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1