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DiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… finances are stable this year, but just around the corner it faces growing budget gaps with no solution to close them … pandemic hurt fare and tax revenue collections, the MTA’s bad financial situation became a dire problem. It is relying on more than $14 billion in one-time federal aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-returnTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… that meals offered to students are nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner possible for the … The Trumansburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Enfield and Ulysses in Tompkins County; the Town of Covert in Seneca County; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… 31, 2017. Background The Town of Shandaken is located in Ulster County. The Town is governed by an elected … were overcharged by $724. A former employee who retired in 2017 received, used and was paid for leave time to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Comparison of PFRS Benefits
… the member’s plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years. Contributions are not required after the maximum … the member’s plan limits creditable service to 20, 25 or 32 years. Contributions are not required after the maximum … Maximum benefit cannot exceed 61.67% of FAE (a maximum of 32 years) 20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) With 20 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… account billing adjustments tested for 2022 and 2023, 80 adjustments totaling $57,083 were not reviewed or approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-76
… Based on an agreement between Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman and the Office of the State … actually paid during the calendar year will equal the judge’s statutory salary rate, or prorated share of statutory … to be implemented effective January 1, 2004, any judge who served at any time between March 27, 2003 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-76-2003-factor-change-adjustment-payment-judgesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued: Town of Coventry – Town … misappropriated. The clerk did not accurately record all real property tax collections and deposited some collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsGermantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… and the compensation was supported and authorized by the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The District … was accurate, adequately supported and authorized by the Board. District officials did not properly segregate … 12 employees that were either inaccurate or not authorized by the Board. Key Recommendations Assign personnel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-94
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new Deduction Code 436, PC Courts Universal Life. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit DR, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-94-new-deduction-code-certain-employees-unified-court-systemObtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Court in the district where the records are located or, for actions within New York State, by a Judge of the Court in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… each year by an average of $2.3 million (6 percent). With unused appropriated fund balance added back, … auditor did not verify that vouchers or invoices agreed with quotes, bids or contracts. Rensselaer City School … maintained unrestricted fund balance levels in accordance with the statutory limit, auditors found that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… which must be complied with to entitle the invoice to 15 day prompt payment interest: Prior to submittal of the … such certification is removed by the vendor through this same portal. The Office of the State Comptroller reserves the … process. Agencies should refer small businesses to the 15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses section of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… Affected Employees Non-Statutory employees represented by CSEA who move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 1, 2003 Background Pursuant to Chapter 103 of the Laws of 2005 … The side letter to the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement expires on March 31, 2011. Effective Date(s) The revised method of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… represented by CSEA who move to a graded position in any bargaining unit effective on or after April 1, 2003. … may be used to calculate the salary for employees who move from an N/S to a graded position if it results in a higher … restrict the resultant salary of an employee having moved from an N/S to a graded position from exceeding the salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… may get revenue into its bank account more quickly. Start by evaluating the costs and benefits of various revenue … transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local government can … the option to pay for fees, fines, taxes or other charges by credit or debit card can enhance customer service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processOpinion 91-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51Opinion 88-3
… Law are paid into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. You ask that we review the provisions of subdivision two of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Administrative Hearings
… or retirement service credit, you are entitled to an administrative hearing. If you are denied a benefit, you will … staff will send each applicant an email invitation. On the day of the scheduled hearing, you will “join” the meeting by running the temporary Webex application on your desktop. If you are represented by an attorney, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearingsGranville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
… of Granville in Washington County. The Company is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, elected by the Company’s membership. For 2016, revenues totaled … records to account for all money received and disbursed by the Company. The Company’s controls over cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Non-Contributory Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the … and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by Section 375-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. Throughout this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-plan