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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-322
… due to the reintroduction of Longevity Steps for CSEA, Management Confidential (MC) and unrepresented … additional increments, longevity and/or extra longevity) for BU 87 beginning in April 2016. Consistent with practice, … Laws of 2023, and Section 7.10(5) of the CSEA Agreement for the years 2021-2026 reintroduce the Longevity Steps as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-322-reintroduction-unified-court-system-csea-longevity-stepsDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department of Health (DOH) improve its management of the EI … education services in the future,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to address the underlying reasons … (NYEIS). Additionally, local officials said the provider directory was not kept up to date on the NYEIS. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be as high as $4.6 billion in 2026 if the MTA’s unspecified gap-closing program falls short … will reach a “new normal” of 1.3 billion trips in 2026, which is 23% fewer than 2019. To date, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately … posed by the extraordinary demand caused by the pandemic for unemployment benefits and more lenient federal … UI benefit claims, but it also administered UI benefits for the temporary programs created by the federal Coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the … To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… State and Local Retirement System out of $74,222. Volkmann hid public-source income from 19 municipalities and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingComptroller's NYS Common Retirement Fund Responsibilities
… is a diligent fiduciary of the Fund who ensures that investment decisions and practices adhere to the highest … and legal counsel who: Help to determine the best investment choices and allocation of assets for the Fund. Provide independent advice and oversight of all investment decisions. Serve as part of the chain of approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/responsibilitiesTown of Palermo – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-22)
… for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with New York State (NYS) Town Law (Town Law). In addition, the Supervisor did not … in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State … provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on preparing and filing your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/01/30/town-palermo-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-22DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Arlington Terrace/North Shore on Staten Island and York Hill in Manhattan. Hazardous or Unsafe Conditions Found … building façade conditions were also observed. York Hill: Mold, water leaks and rusting were found in apartments … HPD and several Mitchell-Lama developments, including York Hill in my district,” State Senator Liz Krueger said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave Section 41j …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… 1 members under Sections 75d and 75e Credit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave Section 41j …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… 2 members under Sections 75d and 75e Credit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are nearing settlement and will likely be in place in 2021. The City has … ensure the budget is balanced. Consider the CBAs nearing settlement and whether contingency appropriations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Lease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-011024.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s36.pdf