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DiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… and agencies, O’Hara has now been held accountable for his fraudulent, selfish actions.” In August 2011, … in Prattsville town court to offering a false instrument for filing, a Class A misdemeanor, and the federal charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2017 and other related topics. Affected Employees … Administration paychecks dated January 11, 2017 Background For 2017, changes have been made to: Withholding – Additional Amount for nonresident aliens Social Security Wage Base Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017CUNY Bulletin No. CU-801
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) 2024 … Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237, provides for uniform allowance payment to eligible employees. Section … International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 237 calls for the terms of the predecessor agreement to be continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-801-cuny-2024-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from the earlier of the two prior calendar years. * * Total salary should include ORP/VDC pensionable salary of all jobs, … change is needed. The Savings Plans page must be updated for members with a Payroll Status of Active, Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-2025-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan-orp-andProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … contact information of the individual(s) responsible for the care of the honey bees, and whether they intend to … to meet its responsibility to certify nucs and queens for sale and to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2024 and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2315
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background: … must follow. This bulletin provides agency entry deadlines for the following processes: Automated Interface Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2315-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.3
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new process for requesting direct deposit delete or reversal through … process, state agencies submit Form AC 3197, Request for Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal, to State Payroll Services … financial institution, to debit the account to recover any salary to which the employee was not entitled or that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4223-new-process-request-direct-deposit-delete-or-reversalDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a leader on addressing the investment challenges posed by … management quality and carbon performance. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global and … risks and opportunities related to climate change. This is in addition to the $2 billion the Fund committed to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programNew York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the New York Institute for Special Education (Institute) on its Consolidated Fiscal … primarily on expenses claimed on the Institute’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBowmansville Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. - Financial Management (2015M-10)
… was to evaluate the Fire Company’s financial management for the period April 1, 2012 through November 7, 2014. … the Company approximately $1.14 million in 2012 and 2013 for fire protection services. Key Findings The Company made more than $426,000 in payments for inappropriate and questionable transactions and there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/03/08/bowmansville-volunteer-fire-association-inc-financialSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… fund balance ranged between 4.8 and 8.3 percent of the ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … and accumulated enough funds to finance 46 years of related appropriations. We referred our report to OSC’s Division of Investigations. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls … The Smithtown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … through October 21, 2015. Background The Town of Busti is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 7,350. The Town, which is governed by a five-member Town Board, includes the Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… from 2014 through 2016. District officials paid $15,747 for 635 hours of leave benefits that were not authorized by … Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or … reducing property taxes. Adopt reasonable budget estimates for appropriations. Establish leave benefits by an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsMeridale Rural Fire District - Management of Fund Balance (2018M-178)
… which could fund over three years’ worth of expenditures. On average, actual expenditures were 39 percent less than … that reflect the District’s operating needs based on historic trends, contracts or other projections. Develop … but questioned one issue. Appendix B includes our comment on the issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/11/30/meridale-rural-fire-district-management-fund-balance-2018m-178Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-130
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary insurance Deduction Code 539 , Allstate Life of New York. Background At the request of the Unified Court System, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-130-new-deduction-code-539-allstate-life-new-yorkAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… a Master Contract on a Voucher Guidance: This advisory is to inform Business Units of new guidelines for referencing a … Units can only include one invoice on each voucher. Prior to creating a voucher, the vendor must provide the Business … proper invoice is one that includes only purchases related to a single master contract. Business Units should not split …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … In November 2007, the Private Housing Law was amended to require housing companies to provide disabled veterans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… Subject: Reward Programs – Information for Travel and Purchase Reward Programs Guidance: Some … that do business with the State offer rewards or points for certain purchases that can be redeemed for other benefits, such as additional goods, services, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programs