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Opinion 99-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and … services of agents, employees and facilities of a town, in furtherance of the IDA's corporate purposes, and pay the … an agreed proportion of the compensation or costs. This is in response to your inquiry regarding the authority of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Central … revenues have not kept pace with expenses, resulting in annual losses and the unrestricted net position declining to … more than budgeted and the 2022-23 FY commercial lease revenue was $316,500 (36 percent) under budget. If officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-337
… 2024 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … SG, SK, SN, DR, S9, SR, SY, 87, 86, 88, or CT) provides for a Longevity Bonus for all eligible members. In addition, employees must have … 2024 UCS Longevity Bonus JLO and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-337-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloState Agencies Bulletin No. 2281
… APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing Allowance. Effective Dates: The 2024 APSU … OSC will process this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2281-2024-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuCUNY Bulletin No. CU-807
… increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 2054 in Bargaining Units SF, TK, and TY. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 2054 in Bargaining Units SF, TK, and TY are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated January 9, 2025. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-807-district-council-37-dc37-local-2054-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… all employees appearing on the report. If the employee does provide new form(s), agencies must update the employee’s … taxable gross”. If an employee appearing on the report does not provide a new Form W-4, begin withholding as if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for extreme weather as an audit released today by New York … weather, and developed plans and procedures to activate for extreme weather-related conditions, these plans are only … depots and tunnels are maintained, inspected and prepared for the next weather emergency.” Superstorm Sandy caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-133
… of Housing and Community Renewal with instructions for processing the DC37, Local 1359 FY 2024-2025 Higher … Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for a lump sum payment of up to $600 to eligible employees … other than Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip) are eligible for the payment if they return to the payroll on or before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-133-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-fy-2024-2025Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-138
… of Housing and Community Renewal with instructions for processing the DC37, Local 1359 FY 2025-2026 Higher … Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for a lump sum payment of up to $600 to eligible employees … other than Leave of Absence/MLS (Mil Stip) are eligible for the payment if they return to the payroll on or before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-138-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-fy-2025-2026Town of Plymouth – Highway Department Disbursements and Asset and Inventory Management (2024M-121)
… authorized disbursements that were properly supported and for appropriate purposes and effectively managed the Highway … Board did not verify that disbursements were supported and for an appropriate purpose prior to payment. The Board also … a result, 47 Town assets totaling $6,654 were unaccounted for. We reviewed 949 disbursements totaling $2 million that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/21/town-plymouth-highway-department-disbursements-and-asset-and-inventory-managementUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-351
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide instructions for … 86, 88, or CT who meet the eligibility criteria on 04/01/2025 may be eligible to receive the 2025 Longevity Bonus. Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-351-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloCUNY Bulletin No. CU-815
… represented by DC37, Local 384 in Bargaining Units CC, CD, and TH. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 384 in Bargaining Units CC, CD, and TH are affected. Background: Per the request from … 3, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units CC, CD, and TH (Deduction Code 259) will increase as outlined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-815-district-council-37-dc37-local-384-dues-increaseFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday … is served in this case.” “We are grateful to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, operating in conjunction … The former Deputy ClerkTreasurer of the Village of West Carthage Kaytlin Ennis was arraigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageInventory Controls
… and completeness of inventory records, accountability for inventory transactions, and safeguarding of inventory. … Services (ITS) was created in 2012 and is the lead agency for State IT services and technology solutions, including the … distribution, and maintenance of technical equipment for State employees. Additionally, ITS is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsState Police Bulletin No. SP-254
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to the Holiday Bonus Payment, and … (NYSPIA), provides for an increase to the 2023 and 2024 annual holiday compensation payment. Effective Dates: The 2023 and 2024 retroactive State Police Bonus Payment will be processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-254-retroactive-2023-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-stateState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,631 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 … General $1.5 million with Eversheds Sutherland US LLP for outside litigation counsel. $1.2 million with One World Judicial Services Inc. for legal process servers. Office of Children & Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in … Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City Council District, … was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. While running for office, Alvarez knowingly accepted straw donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool special education sector. I will continue my … not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In May, Kramer admitted that the now-defunct IncludED, based in Cedarhurst, Nassau County, inappropriately charged New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. Determine whether the Town’s … not ensure that credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. As a result, the former Director of … The former Director was arrested in September 2022 for charges relating to her use of the Town’s credit card. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-126
… 2023 DC 37 RRSU LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: … rate credit minimum of 15 years (October 2004 or earlier) for employees who were previously established on the October … position. Refer to OSC Actions – Automatic Processing for additional information. Background: Chapter 60 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-126-october-2023-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulation