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DiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… Department of Transportation (DOT). The audit, the second in a series on AI Use in New York Government, follows a 2023 audit of New York … how it mitigates biases in the system, but it was not clear if those efforts work because DOCCS does not monitor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… risks and concerns that underscore the importance of taking action to address the trajectory of state spending and improve the state’s structural … Cumulative outyear budget gaps projected by the Division of Budget (DOB) have increased to a total of $27.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportMontauk Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-117-F)
… Montauk Fire District’s (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117), released in December 2024. The audit determined that: The Board of Fire … the Montauk Fire Districts District progress as of October 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/montauk-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-117-fOpinion 93-17
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (need to use appropriation of current funds when bonds may be … The issuance of bonds by a non-city school district is subject to a mandatory referendum when the bonds would be … the issuance of bonds by a non-city school district is subject to referendum when the bonds would be issued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17Opinion 91-40
… entitlement); (rescheduling of work days to avoid conflict with military duty) MILITARY LAW, §242(5): (1) A municipal officer or employee is entitled to compensation for time spent on ordered military duty for the greater of 30 … Concerning the extent a city employee is entitled to paid leave if the employee is on ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40State Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… ensuring emergency plans work in drills, exercises, and real life, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. OHEP is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileDiNapoli: Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District Superintendent and Former Security System Specialist Arrested on Corruption Charges for Stealing School Funds
… of the Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing school … Rockland County, and Surendra Kumar, 47, of Yonkers, were arrested today by the Westchester County District Attorney’s … of the GreenburghGraham Union Free School District were arrested on corruption charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-superintendent-and-former-security-systemDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,320 active projects with a record high total value of $132 billion in 2022, an … create an estimated 213,887 jobs during their lifespan, with a median salary of $42,000. Another 224,234 existing jobs would be retained, with a median salary of $45,430. In addition, the projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time sheets aiming … today. The defendant, Richard Scholl, faces charges of tampering with public records and falsifying business … The former mayor of the Village of Dannemora was charged with falsifying time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of additional eligibility criteria regarding the CSEA, M/C … Lump Sum Payment. In addition, the purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775.1
… Bulletin No. CU-775 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) … The modification to the Uniform Allowance Payment schedule is effective immediately. The December 2023 Uniform Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7751-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… (full-time) Campus Public Safety Sergeant Be in Active pay status for at least 100 working days from June 1 to November … $780.50 Campus Peace Officer (hourly) Be in Active pay status for at least 522 hours from June 1 to November 30 … in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Federal, State, and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists have flocked to … to 88.5 percent and the average room rate declined for the first time since the recession, from $301 to $294. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryLanguage Access Services
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including … 2021, amended Executive Order 26 and increased the number of languages that vital documents were to be translated into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance Democracy works best when the voices of all … represented. The launch last November of the state Public Campaign Finance Program (PCFP) empowers everyday New Yorkers … Yorkers who have been historically disenfranchised by the political process are more included. The PCFP will allow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a … establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at a … Services Unit (BU04), or Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at a SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
… No. 1949.5 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Employees Federation (PEF) allow specific OCFS facilities to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin after 12:00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: Monterey Fire Department President Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Funds from the Department
… treasurer of the Monterey Volunteer Fire Department, for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from the department. … and prosecute cases that violate the trust of the public. I would like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office and the … the department in 2003, Groves held various positions and is currently its president. She served as both the president …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-monterey-fire-department-president-arrested-allegedly-stealing-funds-departmentMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or