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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1166
… CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the criteria below … than $7.50. Seasonal employees paid on an hourly basis in the Department of Environmental Conservation (09XXX) or … Leave. Employees who received Holiday Pay. Employees in the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1166-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-refunds-certain-employees-representedOpinion 91-64
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (bus transportation contracts for separate routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); … when two transportation contracts, each for a separate route, are let to the same individual and neither of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement Fund . Over the past … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… notifies the payee that the proceeds of the uncashed check(s) will be turned over to the Abandoned Property Fund unless the check is cashed, or a claim is made to the issuing agency for … for agencies to follow the steps below based on which bank account the original check was paid from. Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the Butternut Valley Banking Development District (BDD) as … Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the DFS Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Covid expenses and casino licensing revenue. … billion this year. Meeting this goal is important because projects that improve the safety, frequency, and reliability … capital project efficiencies or postpone or cancel these projects. The MTA has taken steps in recent years to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
… remains a challenge for DFTA, particularly as the older adult population continues to grow. Recently, after action by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-faces-challenges-meeting-growing-home-care-needsDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., and United Health Group Inc. DiNapoli’s actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… two employees assigned to the program. Rejected License Plate Images Auditors also found fault with the Thruway’s … million in tolls last year based on the number of license plate images that were rejected for reasons, such as being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… by Statewide Financial System (SFS). The FDR1 takes place from January 13, 2012 through January 27, 2012. Payroll … is one component of a comprehensive test of the conversion from the Central Accounting System (CAS) to the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Payroll data from the actual payrolls processed on January 4, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… and up-to-date safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency. "The epidemic of deadly school … at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, … and uptodate safety plans in the event of a school shooting or major emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyAvailable Pension Payment Options – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. When you die, the unpaid balance of your … for other payment options. These requests must be outlined in detail by you and then approved by us for legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/available-pension-payment-optionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1434
… Purpose To provide agencies with the 2015 calendar year-end … Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to employee business expense reimbursements require … diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XIII, Section 4.E . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1434-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Mixed Results on School Districts' Compliance With Physical Education Rules
… PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. Auditors did find that all 10 districts met the … for students in grades 9-12, nine districts met grade 6 requirements, and nine districts met requirements for … to have 5 th and 6 th graders follow the secondary school standards which require an average of 90 minutes per week. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-shows-mixed-results-school-districts-compliance-physical-education-rulesDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… outside of New York City. The strongest growth was in Hamilton County at 38.9 percent, followed by Sullivan (18 … The report notes that some large increases, such as in Hamilton County, can be due to technical adjustments made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Available Pension Payment Options – State Police Plan
… Single Life Allowance (Option 0) This option provides the maximum … benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your … the same monthly benefit amount you were receiving for life. If your beneficiary is your spouse, at the time of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/available-pension-payment-optionsDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to … than 4,300 employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little oversight, … About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1356
… Purpose To provide agencies with the 2014 calendar year-end … Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to employee business expense reimbursements require … diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XIII, Section 4.E . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1356-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Ordered To Pay Full Restitution for Theft of Nearly $90,000
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Bridget Brown, the former treasurer of the Essex County Agricultural … stealing funds from the society and the town. “Bridget Brown abused the trust of multiple communities and treated … James for their partnership in ensuring Bridget Brown was held accountable for her crimes.” “I am thankful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-ordered-pay-full-restitutionSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… inventory listing and review it for reasonableness (i.e., does the inventory make sense given what you know about the … For example, if the inventory of computer hardware does not include any laptop computers, yet you have observed staff working on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment