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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… Identity thefts in New York surged during the pandemic with more than 67,000 complaints filed statewide in 2020, which was 85 percent more than the previous year and … COVID-19 vaccine or to put their name on a vaccine waiting list and, in the process, take their Social Security, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020State Police Bulletin No. SP-219
… Officers Unit who possess or obtain a recognized degree from an accredited and recognized college or university shall … Unit who possess or obtain a recognized degree from an accredited and recognized college or university shall … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State , and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-219-2021-state-police-education-paymentDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… extraordinary one-time federal relief, will mostly be used to fund new spending, with a smaller portion set aside to build up reserves, according to an analysis of New York … $500 million deposit into its Revenue Stabilization Fund (i.e., a rainy-day fund), bringing the fund to $1 billion. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Civil Service (Follow - Up) (2020-F-23) An audit issued in January 2019 reviewed the rebate revenue generated from … for rebates or remit all rebate revenue it collected. As a result, New York was due $2,052,653 in rebates. In a … made improper fee-for-service payments totaling $2.9 million. In a follow-up, auditors found DOH has made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020DiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… some out of school. I am encouraged that CUNY is acting on our recommendations to make earning a degree more … as of the fall 2017 semester: the College of Staten Island, Lehman College, Hunter College, New York City College … of advisors for their department, this would result in long waits, even with an appointment. Students who are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesState Police Bulletin No. SP-242
… Police instructions for processing the 2024 Education Payment. Affected Employees: Employees of the Division of … or the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code EDP – Education Payment-BU 17 : Earnings Begin Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-242-2024-state-police-education-paymentDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel … Ireland’s dynamic economy that will provide a solid return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund,” DiNapoli … has opened doors and created economic opportunities for all communities. We’re proud to be able to play a part in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesXI.17 Protest Procedures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State and its taxpayers and promoting fairness in the contracting community. To this end, it is important … procedure and provide notice of their protest procedure in their solicitation documents. Public contracting entities … 163 of the State Finance Law are required to advise in their solicitation documents of the opportunity for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi17-protest-proceduresUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-307
… Differential Payment (SLED). Affected Employees: Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential payment in the amount of $750. Chapter 164 of the Laws of 2017, as … annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential payment in the amount of $750. In addition, consistent with prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-307-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the … Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesOpinion 89-16
… LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in the … how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the department or company. However, the … by the members of the company. This requirement, however, does not preclude a company from paying all or a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2273
… W-2 reporting for 2024, agencies must submit AC230s to OSC in accordance with bulletin 2272 and the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. As part of OSC’s annual uncashed payroll check outreach, any paychecks issued in 2023 that are not cashed, reversed, or reissued will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2273-schedule-submitting-2024-year-end-returned-checksOther Bulletin No. 80
… for their work location. Affected Employees: Employees in hourly or annual positions who meet the eligibility … New York State’s minimum wage for those employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of the Budget … rates consistent with the Division of the Budget bulletin. In addition, eligible full or part-time annual employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityFinal Average Earnings
… immediately before retirement, but they can be anytime in your career and do not need to match up with calendar years or fiscal years. Earnings Included in Your FAE The specific types of earnings included in your FAE calculation depend on your retirement plan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of having broadband internet connections at home, as … an impediment for many New Yorkers. In 2019, one in three low-income households did not have access to broadband. In … the FCC, New York’s successful deployment has reduced the number of New Yorkers without available broadband from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-38
… for a Performance Advance if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by April 1, 2009; and … reason the employee’s salary will not be increased with one of the following messages: Position and job do not match … the reason the employee’s salary was not increased with one of the following messages: Position and job do not match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-38-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 892
… automatically. Affected Employee Eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 67 Background Chapter 49 of the Laws of … if the employee: has completed one (1) year of service in such grade by April 1, 2009; and did not receive a Performance Advance in October 2008; and was rated “Satisfactory” or its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/892-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-ns