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DiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) to examine how spending … that emerged during the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen … impacted by the pandemic, the city’s current budget for FY 2024 increased funding for education when compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… public authorities through their Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is achieving the desired outcomes or is targeting … and their needs. “New York’s Cyber Incident Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our infrastructure … covers have undertaken their own training. Without clear goals and documentation of security needs and progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … DiNapoli urged the OTB to seek reimbursement for tickets and other expenses that were inappropriately handed … New York State Gaming Commission permits giving out free tickets but requires the OTB to submit an annual marketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… appointed a representative to administer the decedent's estate, even if all other matters have been settled, only … Type Less than $50,000 of personal property, no real property. Voluntary Administrator Certificate of … More than $50,000 of personal property and/or any real property; no will. Administrator Letters of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… on Pension/Retirement Plans Qualified Transportation & Parking Fringe Benefits Limit Mileage Rates Individual … for additional information. Pre-Tax Benefits Qualified Parking Benefits The maximum exclusion from gross income for qualified parking benefits has increased to $270 per month in 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… receive and review budget status reports, which could have assisted in developing and adopting more accurate budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… taken appropriate action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms," are working, … technicians perform preventive maintenance and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, … for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and the off-site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… and maintain an ignition interlock device (IID) in any vehicle they own or operate. An IID connects to the vehicle’s ignition system and measures a driver’s Blood … and prevent the driver from starting the car. Once the vehicle is running, drivers will be prompted to blow into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… were authorized. This audit focused on Tax Class 2 properties that are valued as income producing, based on … property throughout the City – approximately 1.05 million properties each year. Property in New York City is divided … how property value is assessed. For Tax Class (TC) 2 properties, which include rentals, co-ops, and condos with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable … of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to assist vulnerable … or other legal intervention. Within OCFS, the Bureau of Adult Services (Bureau) oversees local APS programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to … of assessing the size and condition of the State’s honey bee population. This requirement was eliminated in 2010 but … Law (Law) was amended to include the Cooperative Honey Bee Health Improvement Program (Program), which, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2291
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/12/2024, or … dated 12/18/2024. Eligibility Criteria: Employees in Bargaining Unit 03 on 10/01/2024 are eligible to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2291-2024-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2389
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 CSEA OSU Work-Related Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees: All employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 represented by CSEA who meet the eligibility … are affected. Background: Article 49.1 of the 2021-2026 OSU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2389-2025-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilState Police Bulletin No. SP-245
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … of the 2024 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide agency instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-245-2024-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeCUNY Bulletin No. CU-827
… Security benefits to the Social Security Administration (SSA). As PayServ does not include this information, OSC will … to OSC for inclusion on the Special Wage Payment Report to SSA. This report will be submitted to SSA after the close of the 2024 tax year. It is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-827-professional-staff-congress-psc-full-time-ratificationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-837
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC part-time Ratification … Units AJ CA CB CE GA PC T8 TC Background: Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the City University of … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the PSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-837-professional-staff-congress-psc-part-time-ratificationUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-138
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the SOS adjustments. Affected Employees Eligible employees in … who are currently receiving or have received SOS earnings since April 2007, will have their SOS earnings increased according to the new bargaining unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-138-retroactive-adjustment-senior-officer-series-sos-differentialCUNY Bulletin No. CU-425
… units CB, T8 and TC Background Pursuant to Section 6220 of the Education Law and the Memorandum of Agreement for … if necessary, prior to the automatic processing. NHRP708 – Mass Increment Payment Exception Report This report … after the automatic payments have been made. NHRP704 - Mass Increment Payment Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-425-july-2011-increments-city-university-new-york-cunyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1575
… methods to be applied to Supplemental Wages are discussed in: IRS Publication 15, Section 17 - How To Use the Income … Wages to calculate the tax withholding (see calculation in IRS Publication 15, Section 7 – Supplemental Wages). … NOTE** We are researching whether additional amounts in taxes are being consistently withheld from Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1575-supplemental-wagesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-536
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earning. Affected Employees CUNY employees … City of New York and the Steamfitters Local Union # 638 for retroactive raises for employees in the titles of … To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-536-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-steamfitter-and