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MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… start beginning in January, to bring in $15 billion for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program. The MTA also anticipated $14 billion in federal funds for its 2025-2029 capital program. Ongoing efforts by the … or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion shortfall in federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Increases Transparency, Reveals Structural Gaps
… no room for a recession or substantial slowdown in Wall Street profitability. Recent geopolitical events serve as a … as inputs to the economy and factors driving Wall Street revenues are subject to continued volatility. The … including $980 million held in the Rainy-Day Fund in FY 2026, and $229 million from the Retiree Health Benefits Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-increases-transparency-reveals-structural-gapsChart of Accounts
… the new Fiscal Year beginning, the PayServ position pool chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the new budget … (PayServ) Fiscal Year End – Rollover of Position Pool Chart of Accounts bulletin issued annually in February to … payroll between the old and new fiscal years, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the new budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/chart-accountsTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public service for at least seven years; or You … your membership to another public retirement system in New York State. If you previously were a member of the New … System (NYSLRS), or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… segments. Firewalls control network communications using rules that specify which communication types are allowed … the network administrator should configure firewall rules to allow only those communication types that are needed … by comparing communication characteristics to defined rules. Understanding the capabilities of each type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… provides services to New York State residents with mental illness both directly (through State-operated facilities) and … stable housing to individuals who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incOpinion 90-24
… the chief fiscal officer of the municipality the board's power to hire bond counsel. 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 68 is … 56.00 vests in the finance board of the municipality the power to sell and issue obligations of the municipality and … legally binding obligations of the issuer. In general, the power to authorize contracts is vested in the municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24Opinion 92-48
… that moneys in excess of the sum of all installments of principal and interest due on the indebtedness could be used … but if the aggregate amount of the proceeds exceeds the principal due on the indebtedness issued to finance the … of capital improvements or equipment, or (2) to pay principal or interest on any outstanding obligations issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 2005-1
… of unpaid ambulance fees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §122-b; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: Towns may fix … from users who fail to pay for ambulance services. Section 122-b of the General Municipal Law authorizes towns to … or other place for treatment (General Municipal Law §122-b[1]). Under section 122-b, towns, inter alia , may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-1Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… against the defendants carry a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to twice the loss amount, and a term of … identity theft charges carry a mandatory two-year prison term that must run consecutively to any other prison … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… speed and scale at which the State Comptroller’s office can return certain unclaimed funds, while ensuring such funds … and work alongside State Comptroller DiNapoli to make this initiative a reality for New Yorkers,” Sepúlveda … in a timely manner without unnecessary red tape. Thank you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for your partnership on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit panel while accounting reconciliation reports are being … users attempting to make changes to the Direct Deposits panel will be affected. NYS employees attempting to change … impact the timing of this disruption to the Direct Deposit panel and NYSPO. Agencies should reference the Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineCity of Troy – Budget Review (B17-5-13)
… refuse and garbage fees to finance the City’s waste and recycling services, but the Council has not yet authorized or approved a combined waste and recycling fee to realize the estimated revenues. All six of … the budget if it decides to implement a new waste and recycling fee. If the fee is not authorized, or is authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b17-5-13South Glens Falls Central School District – Access Rights (2012M-257)
… July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The South Glens Falls Central School District is located in Saratoga … South Glens Falls Central School District Access Rights 2012M257 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-access-rights-2012m-257VendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… to the New York State VendRep System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the creation, completion, … the authority. Roles are initially assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. … enhance the VendRep System. Title Bar The title bar is displayed along the top of every page. 1. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… (NYC DOI) Commissioner Mark Peters today announced the conviction of a nonprofit executive accused of pocketing … including NYC DOI and two federal agencies, exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City Council, and federal earmark grants. A jury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a … acres of farmland and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-008
… in Payroll Bulletin PIP-003 - Payroll Improvement Project – PS Query Updates and Migration . Job Aids and Other … this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Improvement Project mailbox. Please include “Bulletin PIP-008” in the … Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No PIP008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-008-what-changing-payserv-version-92Opinion 99-9
… the continuing legal education ("CLE") requirements for attorneys in New York State. The tuition charge would be in … do not receive CLE credit. With limited exceptions, all attorneys who have been duly admitted to the practice of law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… million to Child Care Coalition of the Niagara Frontier, Inc. and $3.5 million to Child Care Council, Inc. Office of Court Administration $264.7 million with New … & Construction $3.1 million with Digesare Mechanical, Inc. to rehabilitate service tunnels and replace condensate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-february