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DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. … of about 52%, according to DiNapoli’s report. The food price index rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic partly … and geopolitical conflict, after years of relatively small price increases at about 2% annually. The food price index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, … ). Background New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under … To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followOpinion 89-62
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … nominating petitions for fire district office) ELECTION LAW, §6-138; TOWN LAW, §176(7): A qualified voter is not … independent nominations of individuals to federal, state, county, city, town or village offices (see Election Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-62Opinion 96-16
… of a town water district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the … excess proceeds from the sale for the construction of a new town hall if the town board submits a proposition on this … the excess proceeds from sale for the construction of a new town hall or whether special legislation is necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 91-56
… Lakes Solid Waste Management Authority (the Authority) is generally governed by title 30 of the Public Authorities … by any political subdivision thereof shall not be deemed a liability for the purposes of this section. (emphasis added) … such a five-year period, it would be essential to define what is meant by "operative" and to apply a test therefor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 95-9
… for attending meetings of committees of a fire company); (pro rating the number of points credited for participation in … for attending fire district governing board meetings. (2) Points toward a year of firefighting service may not be … company. (3) A service award program may not provide for pro rating the number of points credited if a firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Opinion 95-5
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay … a county which has implemented the enhanced emergency telephone system (E911) surcharge authorized by County Law, … and administration by counties of enhanced emergency telephone service ("E911"). Generally, Article 6 provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5SUNY Bulletin No. SU-387
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the Academic Years 2023-2025 Recruitment and Retention Payments. Affected Employees: … Agreement between the State of New York and GSEU, provides for recruitment and retention payments for each year of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-387-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… self-employed population whereas nationally, they made up only 23% in 2023. DiNapoli recommended: The city do more to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… ways to improve infection control practices and nursing home surveys, among other recommendations. Status : Partially … were made. They compared DOH’s publicly reported nursing home resident deaths from COVID-19 as of May 16, 2023, to its … of COVID-19 information. It has appointed a new leadership team at DOH, who have restructured the flow of information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1910
… Suffolk, and Westchester Counties earning Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) and eligible employees in Orange, Dutchess and Putnam counties earning Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) will receive an increase to Location Pay. OSC will systematically process the increase to Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1910-april-2021-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 2104
… agencies of the updated IRS (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2023 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees: Employees meeting the … OSC has updated PayServ with the new Federal and New York tax requirements for 2023. OSC continues to use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2104-summary-tax-related-changes-2023State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… accurate employee separation payments and granted service credit as authorized by the collective bargaining agreements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2001
… Limit Mileage Rates Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Renewal/Expiration Adoption Credits Tax Rates … wage base limit for 2022 has increased to $147,000 (max tax $9,114). There is no limit on the amount of wages … time by submitting a completed IRS Form W-7. The IRS will contact those who need to renew their ITINs, indicating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2001-summary-tax-related-changes-2022DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… New York; and Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. “Gardner exploited her position and … Attorney Breon Peace, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, the FBI, the IRS and the Inspectors General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-658
… the following: Code Description 409 CUNY Disciplinary Fine 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 445 … withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method (1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-658-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-locksmithsBeekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Board Oversight (2025M-70)
… financial decisions and ensure that the District incurred only necessary costs and paid for goods and services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2025m-70Retirement System Membership – Career Plan
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must … complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/retirement-system-membershipRetirement System Membership – New Career Plan
… become a member, you must complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/retirement-system-membershipRetirement System Membership – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must … complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/retirement-system-membership