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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … 15 (Circular E), employers are required to enter a correct name and Social Security Number on their employees’ … entered in the National ID field in Personal Information as follows: Workforce Administration>Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… to ensure that New York’s hard-working taxpayers don’t get fleeced by corrupt contractors.” Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by … significantly and is now the lowest among the sectors, at 26 percent in October 2021. The shares of small businesses in … 37,971 2,250,123 42,621 2,607,437 4,650 357,314 12.2% 15.9% Total Small Businesses 358,669 3,694,759 402,179 4,167,720 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of … social safety net services has shot up, with significant increases in unemployment compensation, Medicaid, and cash … and high-end real estate. The impact of any proposed tax increases remains uncertain, but care is needed to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingOpinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Neither section 150, nor any other provision of State law, however, provides for the establishment of the … election is not otherwise provided). Although there is no State statute which authorizes the creation of the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 88-53
… -- Retirement Benefits (exclusion of compensation for working vacations from calculation of final average salary) RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§302(9)(d), 431: … includable in the calculation of one year final average salary. You ask whether compensation paid to police officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or … professionals providing services through the Medicaid fee-for-service program to be enrolled as participating providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… which was $7.8 billion, or 5.5%, higher than last year for the same period. All Funds spending through December was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… in the markets and persistent inflation are cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy … which was $8.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher costs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty per infraction for every information return that is filed with a missing/incorrect taxpayer identification number (TIN). For the year 2024, the penalty amount is $310 per infraction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a leader on addressing the investment challenges posed by … management quality and carbon performance. The index is designed to reflect the performance of global and … risks and opportunities related to climate change. This is in addition to the $2 billion the Fund committed to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … holder on his father’s checking account and did not report his father’s death to the New York State Local … County businesses. He also made ATM withdrawals in New Jersey, Georgia and Florida. Gaines Jr. pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Superstorm Sandy Anniversary
… Even now, New Yorkers are relying on state government to provide resources. I hope that the new laws recommended by … office are helping communities pay storm expenses. Whether to expedite contracts or report on recovery funds spent by the state, my office will continue to assist so that we can rebuild our state and make sure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-superstorm-sandy-anniversaryAudit Response Timeframe
… A.11012 Rules (Peoples-Stokes) – Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within final reports for corrective action. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/audit-response-timeframeState Police Bulletin No. SP-189
… and the Police Benevolent Association and provides for increases to certain payments effective April 1, 2018 and … End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance Leave Blank Automatic Retroactive Processing OSC will automatically calculate … after processing of the automatic increases: NHRP703 Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-189-increases-hazard-duty-pay-location-pay-and-command-pay-state-policeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-279
… Year Salary Calculation Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF Background In any fiscal year in which February 29th falls, the biweekly salary calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-279-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2019-2020-sunyMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services, and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. Hospice … and physician services, medical social services, drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling, and physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1701
… Purpose To inform agencies of the 2019 rate for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program Affected Employees All employees eligible for the New York State Paid Family Leave Program Background … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.153% (0.00153) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1701-2019-rate-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-programAudit Response Timeframe
… (Titus) / S.5448 (Skoufis) – Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within final reports for corrective action. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations included within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/audit-response-timeframe-0