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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… increased 7.7 percent. Much of this can be explained by increases in sales tax rates in three counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … Other regions, however, experienced modest growth. For example, the Capital District’s collections were up 3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… - Med Refund Wage Adjustment, used by OSC in Time Entry for processing approved tax refund requests for current year Social Security (TF5) or current year … Medicare (TF6) refunds. NOTE: THESE NEW EARNINGS CODES ARE FOR OSC USE ONLY. Affected Employees Employees who receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsOpinion 94-19
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … amendment, it is evident that they were intended to take effect at the same time and apply only to issuances on or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 88-42
… entitled is obligated to refund such moneys to the county for the benefit of the municipality entitled thereto. A … were entitled were obligated to refund the excess amounts for the benefit of the municipalities that received less than … concluded, however, that there was no statutory authority for the municipalities which received the excess moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … (CMS), Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who meet Buy-in Program eligibility requirements. The State’s … for Buy-in Program coverage on behalf of individuals who do not have a benefit eligibility period – a date range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2123
… are affected. Background: Chapter 150 of the Laws of 2021, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the … Date Check Date Administration 1 Lag 03/30/2023 04/26/2023 Institution 1 Lag 04/06/2023 05/04/2023 Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2123-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2109
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 PEF LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … (15) or more years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2109-april-2023-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2108
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … bargaining units, with an increment code of 1976-2018, who meet the eligibility criteria are affected: … Leave or Unpaid Military Leave. Note: If an employee first meets the five year continuous service at Job Rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2108-april-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… services to approximately 192,000 of these students in the 2021-22 school year. The DOE is responsible for evaluating … The audit scope covered the period of July 1, 2016 through January 21, 2020 and included all students who were initially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2083
… but consent for 2022 W-2s can be provided no later than January 10, 2023. OSC will issue a PayServ bulletin board … employee provides Form W-2 statement consent on or after January 11, 2023, a paper Form W-2 statement for 2022 will be … employee withdraws Form W-2 statement consent on or after January 11, 2023, no paper Form W-2 statement will be mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2083-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2022-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 2121
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 CSEA Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … to the automatic processing of the April 2023 CSEA Salary Increases. The report will be sorted by Department ID, then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2121-april-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-3-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2120
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … provides for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible CSEA employees based on the 2022 Salary Schedule … 001-025) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-025) and whose annual salary is below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2120-april-2023-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2119
… Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … 1 to eligible employees based on the appropriate 2022 Salary Schedule (BUs 01 and 21; BU31; BUs 61 and 91). Chapter … equated to a grade (Grade 101-125) and whose basic annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2119-april-2023-security-performance-advancesEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not … levels. These data highlight the continued need for solutions that facilitate increased employment for people with disabilities in New York. According to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319
… 406 Strike/Discip Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-319-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2089
… pensionable overtime earnings limit of $15,000 effective January 1, 2010. This amount increases each calendar year … Dates Effective in Administration paychecks dated January 4, 2023, and Institution paychecks dated January 12, 2023. OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2089-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2023New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34 ). About the Program … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… bulletin is to inform agencies of processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State, and/or … (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Certificate), employees who claimed exempt from Federal withholding for tax year 2023 and intend to claim exemption in 2024 must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County County officials adopted realistic budgets routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water Districts Districts fiscal stability
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111