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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … whose educational assistance benefits as identified on the report either Exceeds $5,250 or Exceeds $5,250 when … is considered the ‘taxable amount’ and must be reported in PayServ through Time Entry or reported through the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your … depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be … for other payment methods. These requests must be outlined in detail by you and then approved by us for legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsOpinion 97-7
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court … been held beyond the five year dormancy period set forth in Abandoned Property Law, §600 should be transferred to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 91-44
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Compensation (health … (see Town Law, §174[7]), may elect to participate in the State health insurance plan with respect to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… water systems supplying drinking water but, as we’ve seen in other states, this critical infrastructure is increasingly … up to date.” There are nearly 9,000 public water systems in New York, including more than 2,800 community water … sharing information about risks identified by VAs. Attacks on water systems can cause widespread illness and casualties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Claims (Follow-Up) (2024-F-26) A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s … services generally costing less. A prior audit, issued in August 2023, identified 34,264 fee-for-service inpatient … and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. Based on judgmental samples of 10 manufacturers and 25 drugs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2000-9
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Officers … The governing board of the industrial development agency, in fixing the executive director's total compensation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2031
… the Federal Tax Data page to support the redesigned Lock-in Letter for Federal Form W-4 version 2020 or later. … Form Version W-4 – 2020 or later and for whom an IRS Lock-in Letter, Lock-in Adjustment Letter, or Lock-in Release Letter is received or on file are affected. Background: Withholding Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2031-changes-federal-tax-data-page-including-new-lock-letter-fieldsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-359
… December 31, 2008. Affected Employees EOC employees in the following Job Codes: Job Code Description 019119 EOC … data: Bargaining Unit - CA for PSC Adjunct employees in the following job codes: 019119 EOC Adjunct College … Data Salary Plans The agency should create a position on the Position Data page effective December 31, 2008, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-359-establishment-new-bargaining-units-and-benefit-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1343
… to the new accounting structure (Chart of Accounts) in the Statewide Financial System. Affected Employees All … Background The State adopted a new chart of accounts in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. … paid through PayServ. OSC Actions OSC Payroll is planning on converting the Payroll System to the new chart of accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1343-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… Martin and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” New York State Police … for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the unsuspecting public for their own gain.” In March 2023, the Village of Candor hired an outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Shannon Countryman, 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman allegedly abused her … the signature of the Ambulance Corp.’s board chairman on some of the checks. She allegedly used a majority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… issues with the quality of data the department relies on to administer the state's weights and measures program. Inaccuracies and system deficiencies were found in two critical databases. Such deficiencies diminish the … Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) (2017-F-14) An audit issued in June 2016, found weaknesses in the monitoring of bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 90-54
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (equitable distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Annual Financial Report
… to CFOs [pdf] The videos listed below contain tutorials on how to navigate and complete the Annual Financial Report. … instructions please refer to the Interactive User Manual in the Applications Resources section of this webpage. You … Financial Reporting Changes (Effective Fiscal Years Ending in 2023) [.pdf] Financial Statements Municipalities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/annual-financial-reportDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, comprising 64 institutions (four of which are … State support totaling $3.6 billion and over $1.6 billion in tuition and fees. Approximately 50% of undergraduate … initial determination of residency status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-686
… allowance increases effective 12/18/2018 and 12/18/2019. In addition, a memorandum dated April 1, 2020 from Carmelo … payment. Effective Date(s) The payments will be effective in the Institution Pay Period 6C, paychecks dated 06/18/2020. … employees, agencies must submit the following information on the Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) or the Time Entry page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-686-cuny-june-2020-uniform-allowance-payment-and-retroactiveSelected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program
… a statewide program to assist the development of MWBEs in accordance with Article 15-A of the New York State … each contracting agency to submit an Annual Goal Plan on January 15 of each year summarizing its MWBE procurement … the Governor and the Legislature actual MWBE participation in State contracts. Preparing and maintaining an updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-programOpinion 2007-1
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring … with private bus companies to provide paratransit services in connection with a program in compliance with the American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1