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Comparison of ERS Benefits

… to 30 years). See Tier 6 Member Contributions. Retirement Age Full benefits at age 62. Retire as early as age 55. Benefits permanently reduced for retiring between age … ERS benefits including vesting contributions retirement age final average salary and benefit calculations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefits

DiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town

… assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a four-year period. “The defendant abused … groceries and spending money,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are … and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held accountable.” “Crimes of this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-town

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows

… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest annual … 5.2 percent. New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all too well the volatile nature of sales tax revenue in uncertain economic times,” said …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows

DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019

… recent years, rising to $24.3 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, an increase of nearly $7 billion from FY 2019, … represented nearly 22% of operating spending in FY 2023, compared to 16% in FY 2010. Some of the growth in contract spending was for emergency services. In FY 2023 the city spent $1.6 billion on expense contracts for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019

Orchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)

… fund balance that was not used. Also, the balances in three reserves were excessive. Despite budgetary surpluses … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll

Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - February 2005

The MTA voted to raise fares and tolls in 2003 and 2005, but nonetheless projects budget gaps in 2006, 2007, and 2008.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2005.pdf

New York City Government Services: Services for the Unsheltered

New York City’s unsheltered population increased from 3,588 in FY 2019 to 4,504 in FY 2025 — a 26 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-21-2026.pdf

Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-36) 30-Day Response

To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f36-response.pdf

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… duties or implement compensating controls relating to non-payroll disbursements; establish procedures to detect and prevent duplicate payments from occurring; or … Brook-Rye Union Free School District – Capital Project Change Orders (Westchester County) The board and district …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0

DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost

… the first half of 2025, a faster pace than last year, when full year profits totaled $49.9 billion, the fourth-highest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boost

Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up)

… in our audit report, Overpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (2010-S-30). Background … have special health care needs. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient’s … occurred primarily because hospitals billed Medicaid for higher (and more costly) levels of care when, in fact, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissions-follow

West Canada Valley Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-96)

… 31, 2016. Background The West Canada Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Fairfield, … West Canada Valley Central School District Access to the Student Information System …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/west-canada-valley-central-school-district-access-student-information

Starpoint Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-266)

… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through September 1, 2015. … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $47.7 … accordance with applicable statutory provisions. Properly report and use statutorily restricted debt reserves to pay …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/starpoint-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-266

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1891

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt … Tax Data page. Insert a new row with a valid effective date for 2021. Federal Form W-4 Version should be set to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1891-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2021

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1985

… exempt from Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2022. Affected Employees Employees who claimed … exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in 2021 and employees who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2022 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1985-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2022

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017

… nearly 5,900 payments valued at nearly $8.1 million due to concerns about fraud, waste or other improprieties. … six days for contract reviews in April and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to … concrete resurfacing 55.7 miles on Rte. 907H, 908M & I-678, New York City. $14.2 million for 37 transportation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017

Town of Marathon – Claims Audit Process (2022M-124)

… claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. In our sample of 100 claims totaling $203,349: 68 claims … procurement policy. Town officials may have saved $7,559 in fuel costs if they had been able to use the New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-claims-audit-process-2022m-124

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2017

… than 800 payments valued at more than $2.7 million due to concerns about fraud, waste or other improprieties. … averaged eight days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to … replacement of Crescent Ave. & East High St. Bridges over I-87 in Malta/Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. Office of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2017