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DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… DiNapoli urged the Governor and the Legislature to avoid short-sighted choices when adopting the new budget, to maintain transparency and include oversight measures. He recommended that actions be taken to address the state’s long-term structural imbalance and put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerPension Payment Options
… for retirement , you’ll choose from several options, all of which provide you with monthly pension payments for the … Deadlines for Selecting Your Pension Payment Option Service Retirement For ERS Tier 4, 5 and 6 members covered … (even if you die soon after retiring). You must submit proof of your date of birth. Joint Allowance (100%, 75%, 50%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine if the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is effectively monitoring the Science, Technology, … for the award, both before and after receiving it. Key eligibility requirements include: Graduating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-534
… CUNY Central Office for review/approval: Personnel Action Form (PAF). Verification of acceptable Time and Leave … Resources or designee. A copy of the signed authorization form and PAF must be provided to OSC with the transaction. A … Payment amount appearing on the approved authorization form Miscellaneous Payment Information The Lump Sum Merit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-534-lump-sum-merit-awards-non-managerial-classified-employeesDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit released … if nurses feel their employers violated the law, they can file a complaint with DOL. Between Jan. 1, 2015 and May 23, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned sale of obligations for the state, New York City, and their major public … $3.82 billion, including $447.8 million scheduled for this month, $1.45 billion for February and approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterSUNY Bulletin No. SU-139
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the leap year salary calculation. Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL or CYF Effective Date(s) Effective 9/1/07, Pay Period … will be changed to reflect the leap year factor of .038251 effective 9/1/07 for CAL and CYF employees. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-139-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2007-2008-sunySUNY Bulletin No. SU-151
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures for the use of the non-leap year salary calculation. Affected Employees … SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL or CYF Background In any fiscal year in which February … will be changed to reflect the non-leap year factor of .038356 effective 9/1/08 for CAL and CYF employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-151-non-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2008-2009DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… fire districts are not accurately calculating credits for Length of Service Awards Programs (LOSAP) and as a result … and municipalities across the state have established LOSAP for their volunteers. “The men and women who volunteer their … and the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity over the course of a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-445
… Effective Date(s) Agencies should refer to the CUNY RF Payment Authorization Form and the Summer Research Lag … for research work performed. The payment is processed through the payroll system to facilitate crediting retirement … record, set up a Q12 in the Active record. OSC will only accept CGR spreadsheets that are sent by University Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-445-2012-cuny-research-foundation-cuny-rf-grant-payments-summerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1344
… contained in the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), … A memorandum dated 10/01/14 from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) provides additional guidance. … Criteria Employees who meet the following criteria as of 03/31/14 are eligible to receive the 2013-2014 Pilot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1344-2013-2014-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and improper claims. During the audit period, … financial activities, resulting in $16,525 in unaccounted for collections. Cash receipt processes and oversight were … and held nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Miller is alleged to have stolen over $162,000 … Aronowitz. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General Kelly Donovan. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 851
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing OGS Bonus Payments. Affected Employees Certain OGS employees in the CSEA Administrative Services Unit (BU02) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/851-2008-office-general-services-ogs-bonus-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… court, trust and bail funds. For example, Finance's Court Assets Tracking System reported a balance of $296.7 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed … is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great … the New York State Education Department (SED) convened a Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in pension benefits from the New … York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. Wynn was a New York State … and that is why our office will bring these fraudsters to justice,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “There has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of June 16, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… program successes and failures, or apply successful strategies to other programs. This creates uncertainty about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programs