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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information. Auditors also found that the district did not have a disaster recovery … who used district IT assets. Personal Internet use was found on computers assigned to four employees who routinely … did not seek competition as required by the procurement policy for five professional service contracts totaling $2.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with … were returned to OSC were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. Responses received prior … of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll checks issued between January 1, 2022, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… Warren County District Attorney Jason M. Carusone and the New York State Police, today announced the arrest of former … my team, Warren County District Attorney Carusone and the New York State Police, McLain will have to answer for his … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-653
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver … Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other non-City … Enrollment/Change Form. An employee will receive $1,000 for waiving family coverage or $500 for waiving individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-653-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-620
… under IRC Section 125 and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion (MSC) Program. Employees receive … their City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health … family coverage or $500 for waiving individual coverage on a semi-annual basis. The maximum payment amount is $1,000; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-620-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outV.3.A General Ledger Business Unit (GLBU) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Ledger Business Unit (GL BU) is generally defined for each entity that maintains and reports on its own transactional … the State as a whole, and each agency’s and defined entity’s book of record requirement. Generally, each agency, … be warranted. Created by statute – If an organizational entity has been created by statute, then it may be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3a-general-ledger-business-unit-glbuCUNY Bulletin No. CU-636
… under IRC Section 125 and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion (MSC) Program. Employees receive … their City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health … family coverage or $500 for waiving individual coverage on a semi-annual basis. The maximum payment amount is $1,000; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-636-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the West Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. (Department) … Period January 1, 2023 – August 7, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A fire department treasurer must properly … ensure statutory compliance, financial accountability and the public’s trust. A lack of oversight can lead to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … different categories of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-180
… report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Grade, Bargaining Unit, Pay Basis Code, Part-time Percentage, Action Reason and Increment Code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-180-april-2012-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1517
… using the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowance on the Update Employee Tax Data page. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1517-2016-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-607
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of the 2018 Pre Tax Transit and Parking rate changes pursuant to IRS Release, … Affected Employees CUNY employees enrolled in the CUNY Transit and Parking Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program who have a CUNY Pre Tax Transit Benefit (code 438) and/or CUNY Pre Tax Parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-607-2018-cuny-pre-tax-transit-and-parking-rate-changesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1431
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2015 CSEA DMNA Uniform Maintenance … Relations (GOER) memorandum dated 10/14/15 provide for a Uniform Maintenance Allowance. Effective Date(s) The … Works full-time in an eligible title (see GOER memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1431-2015-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andOpinion 96-10
… FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer into general fund) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (transfer from capital … general fund prohibited) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g: A fire district board of commissioners may not authorize the … the unexpended balance of a capital reserve fund into the fire district's general fund. It may, however, authorize a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Compliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its … whether Empire State Development ESD meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… all system components included in, or connected to, the Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) – that is, the people, … and technologies that store, process, or transmit cardholder data or sensitive authentication data – are … and technical security controls over the protection of cardholder data, we identified several matters that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… Preservation (Department ID 49XXX) who routinely work on Interstate Routes within New York State (NYS), on NYS highway routes, or on NYS parkway systems at least one-third or more of the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… investigation. As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the … conviction has been removed from office. Volkmann, 57, of Stuyvesant, served as a Chief of Police for the town of … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-village