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Action Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would … allow photos, voice and video calls and text messaging to be rerouted to other county call centers when major events like natural … Next Generation 911 NG911 is a longpromised upgrade to New Yorks emergency communications system that would allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the town’s disbursement controls. … with water and sewer village laws and codes which resulted in $29,300 in penalties not being assessed. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 409
… the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Teachers in Pay Basis Code 21P Overview Contract Pay is the process … agency. The contract dates of the academic year are stored in the Payroll System for each individual agency. All dates … System will divide the annual salary by the number of days in the contract and pay the employee accordingly. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/409-changes-contract-pay-page-institution-teachersCity of Buffalo – Budget Review (B26-1-5)
… a projected budget deficit of approximately $103 million, in part, because City officials historically have adopted … included a real property tax increase of $46.1 million in the proposed 2026-27 budget to help address the projected … must ensure that sufficient resources are available in subsequent years to finance recurring expenditures. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/05/08/city-buffalo-budget-review-b26-1-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2430
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background: Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2430-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2026-2027-higher-educationDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… $23.3 million higher than the latest projections included in the mid-year update to the Financial Plan. The state also received $273 million in new monetary settlements in November. "The state’s tax revenues are down from last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 97-5
… (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of … and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village may not, … to Village Law, §§6-622 and 22-2200, construct a private road with the costs assessed against adjoining properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… pension was established by the State Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas. Service credit is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator: 50% x the years of … if purchased after the marriage ends. Additional Service In some cases, members may receive additional service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… GL BU may be required. Independent transaction processing in the General Ledger is not considered a requirement for a … oil spill-related confidential information that is stored in the SFS) is a consideration for a separate GL BU. Data … for a separate GL BU. A BU value is a balancing Chartfield in SFS and, as such, is required on all transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Club (SWSC). McLain was charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. “McLain allegedly took advantage of his … Club expenses, paid his personal credit card balances in-full and was paid twice for the same reimbursements. … club. McClain, of Lancaster, S.C., was arraigned in Warren County by Judge Michael Muller and is due back in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are … voucher. Incumbents of the position generally must reside in the jurisdiction they are serving. Section 10 of the … official duties. Public officers are authorized to act in their capacity as an officer for their established term. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2022 are affected. Background: Abandoned … with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2023. A second outreach letter was mailed via … with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2023. Signed outreach letters that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain … participate. In addition, providers must revalidate their enrollment every five years. The enrollment and revalidating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Unified Court System (UCS) employees who … at each job. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. Background UCS' mission is to promote the rule of law and to serve the public by … To determine whether Unified Court System employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentSelected Financial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River Park Trust has established adequate controls over the … 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hudson River Park Trust (Trust) is a public benefit corporation authorized under the Hudson River Park Act (Act) in 1998. The Act also created Hudson River …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… We found providers inappropriately claimed $2,675,045 in depreciation expenses, of which $2,220,807 was funded by … Recover from identified providers the $2,220,807 in depreciation expenses claimed that are not allowable. Make sure the $454,238 in non-funded depreciation expenses were/are not used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesSelected Travel Expenses
… and to implement a unified public transportation policy in the New York metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s … contains language regarding mileage when the employee is in official travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expenses