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Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
Determine whether officials appropriately evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaNYS Payroll Online Customer Satisfaction Survey
… We welcome your comments about our application. If you have a question related to your payroll information, contact your agency coordinator . For technical issues, see our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/nyspo/surveyDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the United States … 2017 through October 2022, Gritman stole $117,194 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement … the United States in court means protecting taxpayer funds, including pursuing cases where there is an attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityVillae of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
Determine whether Village of Monticello (Village) officials ensured that payroll and payroll-related benefits were paid properly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/village-of-monticello-2022-59.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) District officials established adequate procedures to ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance … or employee attended the conference or training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Inc. for environmental remediation at the former Eastman Business Park in Monroe County. Governor’s Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
… To apply for a reclassification of your service or disability retirement benefit to an … the same eligibility requirements as previously stated; and Complete an Application for World Trade Center Accidental Disability Presumption (RS6047-W) and send it to the Retirement System. If you have not already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseTown of Guilderland – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2015M-262)
… our audit was to review the Town’s employee compensation and benefits transactions for the period January 1, 2014 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/01/29/town-guilderland-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2015m-262Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
… paid employees and properly calculated employees’ leave accruals. Key Findings District officials generally … found one of the five employees that received a retirement incentive should not have been paid $2,000 because they … to the end of the school year, a requirement for this incentive. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Report … program is a joint federal–State initiative that provides benefits to eligible workers who become unemployed through no … In addition, the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also enacted in March 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followCheektowaga Central School District – Employee Compensation and Benefit Payments (2016M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s process and procedures over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/cheektowaga-central-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitChange in Payroll Deductions for Service Credit Purchase (RS5526)
To change the service credit purchase amount that is being deducted from your earnings by your employer, members use form RS5526.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5526.pdfOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (+70 percent). Across all state agencies, employees working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020City of Cortland – Non-Contractual Employees’ Payroll Benefits (2020M-161)
… Cortland’s (City) non-contractual (NC) employees’ payroll benefits were authorized and accurate. Key Findings Two OSC audits issued in 2010 … approvals. Most of the prior control weaknesses remain and the Council still has not established specific leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/08/27/city-cortland-non-contractual-employees-payroll-benefits-2020m-161DiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… of public benefits for income, health care and food, and housing assistance. By passing the ABLE Act in New York state … for education, health and wellness, transportation and housing, among other expenses. Users can access funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesOpinion 2007-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … when the “other compensation” provided to the highest ranking subordinate in the village police department who is … or welfare benefits and employer contributions to pension or annuity funds”. For purposes of this opinion, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Syracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… the Board was effectively administering the Development Fund for the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015. … corporation established by a special act of the New York State Legislature in 1979 for the benefit of the City of … during 2014. The Agency also administers a Development Fund on behalf of the City for the purpose of financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-andTier Status – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members
… ERS Tier 6 members under Article 15 Contributing Toward Your Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/tier-statusAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… Overview Legislation enacted as part of the State budget (Chapter 57, Part BB, Laws of 2013) established … annual contribution, but then requires repayment with interest, beginning the year after amortizing under the … a specific percentage in the previous fiscal year. For the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the rate must exceed 9.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-program