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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Thomas P. DiNapoli questions whether $74 million in savings even happened. A prior DiNapoli audit released in August 2016 found questionable travel and excessive … is needed to protect public dollars." Legislation passed in 2013 authorized SUNY Downstate to obtain services related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed … Town of Lyonsdale Financial Condition Board Oversight and Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… Purpose As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC … Services mailbox. Please reference Bulletin No. 2124 in the subject of your email. … As we await the enactment of the New York State NYS fiscal year 202324 … and release of direct deposit funds and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… (DWI), allowing them to evade the provisions of “Leandra’s Law” that require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices … While efforts were made to strengthen Leandra’s Law, it is still too easy to circumvent the law. City officials must work harder to keep DWI offenders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksOpinion 95-27
… paid to a school district as a result of a court order or judgment will be barred unless the court order or judgment and other required data are filed with the State … Comptroller within one year of the date of the order or judgment. You ask whether the provisions of Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-27DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… $420.4 million or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to lower estimated personal income tax (PIT) payments as a … were in line with more conservative projections compared to just a few months ago as the economy has shown signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportWhite Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… annual budget. Certain appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not … known factors. Reduce the amount of surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Service Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of forest ranger service. Or, you may qualify for a service … 25 years as a forest ranger. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable service, your benefit will equal 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of forest ranger service. For each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/service-retirement-benefitAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… supported, authorized by management and accurately paid in accordance with board-approved collective bargaining … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of New Windsor (Town) officials ensured information technology (IT) … plan that provides specific guidelines for the protection of IT assets and data against loss or destruction. Ensure … Determine whether Town of New Windsor Town officials ensured information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137SUNY Bulletin No. SU-332
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2021 … the pay period end date of 11/09/2022 Agency Actions Prior to processing the payments, campuses are required to complete a roster identifying employees who will receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-332-april-2021-and-april-2022-retroactive-general-salaryEnding Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… withdraw your membership ; If you transfer your membership to another New York State public retirement system; If you … or If you die. “Public employment” is paid service as a police officer or firefighter with an employer that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ending-your-membershipAccounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… Subject: Handling Code “A” and “Separate Payment” Box Guidance: This advisory … Options section of a voucher when using the “A” handling code, consistent with Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), … XII, Section 5.M - Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code . Checking the “Separate Payment” box ensures the check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State University Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and the services available to you as a member of our system, … you will receive at retirement if you meet the service and age requirements (service retirement benefits); Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of Information … Specialist and Help Desk Technician. In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… Police announced that former New York State Department of Education employee, Shannon Brady, 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the … were then cashed separately. This arrest was the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s initial Needs … to individuals and families, including the assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including … with finding permanent housing. Local departments of social services (Local Districts) administer homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentOpinion 94-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and … agencies (IDAs) from providing financial assistance in respect of any project located wholly outside the … industrial development agency (IDA), since its formation in 1974, has provided financial assistance in the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-278
… units who receive a Uniform Blazer allowance via side letters. These include DR, F8, G9 and 87. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-278-june-2019-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-and