Search
SUNY Bulletin No. SU-251
… Purpose To notify agencies of the renaming of TDA deduction code 404 … deduction code 404 – SUNY 403(b) Plan. SUNY is authorized to request these changes under Education Law Article 8C. In … IRS regulations set a maximum contribution amount that was to be monitored by the company providing the investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-251-modification-state-university-new-york-suny-tax-deferredCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … The overtime appropriations in the proposed 2025 budget were reasonable. In October 2024, after we were presented with the proposed 2025 budget, the Common Council amended the 2024 budget by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 220
… Unit 61) employees in the following agencies: Office of General Services Department of Correctional Services Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/220-adjustment-pre-shift-briefing-1999-2000State Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license or exam … The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … informing them of the tax implications. CSEA and Empire Star Public Service Awards: CSEA and Empire Star Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020Security Over Critical Systems
… As a teaching facility affiliated with the University at Buffalo, it plays a vital role in medical research. A core …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/security-over-critical-systemsDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… An audit of five counties by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office found that hundreds of county jail inmates received inappropriate payments … benefits were caused by deficiencies in how four of the five counties monitored the eligibility of jail … An audit of five counties by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOpinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum … local law amending a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 97-10
… if so, whether the project would be subject to competitive bidding requirements. During the term of the agreement, the … reached herein, we need not address whether competitive bidding would be required. We note, nonetheless, that when … constituted contracts for public work for competitive bidding purposes and were subject to the public bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , also known as a … Defined benefit pension plans, including your NYSLRS plan, are calculated based on a preset formula and provide a specified payment amount at retirement. These plans are supported by contributions from both members and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system … NPI identified by the audit and determine an appropriate course of action. Enhance system controls to prevent improper … than $15 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed long-term care plans to ensure social adult day care program services met program standards. The audit … Medicaid recipients are enrolled in managed long-term care (MLTC) plans, which provide long-term care services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of State: Quality of Internal Control Certification (2012-S-50) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Significant Incidents. The Center directly investigates serious Abuse and Neglect reports, and delegates some less serious cases to SOAs for investigation. The Center is also … it has previously substantiated an allegation of the most serious types of Abuse or Neglect, also referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV), the Section 8 Performance-Based … improvements could be made in several areas, including voucher allocation and utilization and management of reserves. HCR has not met HUD’s standard 95% HCV voucher utilization threshold at the statewide level during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment
… 2021. Additionally, 18 pieces of equipment had 768 service tickets; however, for six of the pieces, none of the service tickets were for PM. Further, only 178 of the 768 tickets documented maintenance as specified in the manual or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/03/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Auditors found unnecessary user accounts … The treasurer withdrew $51,228 from the company's bank account and made $4,100 unauthorized credit card purchases without company approval or detection. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Fiscal Outlook Continues To Improve but Uncertainties Tied to Federal Actions Cloud Future
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual review of the authority’s fiscal outlook . These … sources could open up a budget gap of $800 million in 2026. FEMA recently delayed reimbursements for Covid expenses … to reach its goal of committing $12.6 billion this year. Meeting this goal is important because projects that improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-mta-fiscal-outlook-continues-improve-uncertainties-tied-federal-actions-cloud-futureBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… and have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t required to … by your tier and retirement plan), you can only borrow if you have voluntary contributions on file. Tier 2 … an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after January 1, 2018, the total maximum loan (including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… voluntary annuity savings contributions, which will earn interest and provide an annuity above and beyond your regular … before you retire, you may be taxed on more than just the interest portion of your refund, and you may also be subject … membership application) to determine your contribution rate. After three years, we base your contribution rate on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier 4, 5 and 6 Accidental Death Benefit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
… Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sec 551 552 553 Tier 4 5 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/tier-4-5-and-6-accidental-death-benefit