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DiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year prior. This is the fourth … that were classified in “significant stress” were: Hempstead (Nassau) and Wyandanch (Suffolk). The nine … Utica (Oneida). According to a report released by DiNapoli today in conjunction with the fiscal stress scores, school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-292
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2020 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees Employees … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2020 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-292-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-280
… group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. Therefore, the value of this benefit will be added to … criteria stated above are as follows: Earnings Code NRA Income Code XPL IC 18 YPL IC 19 ZPL IC 20 Inactive employees … will now be responsible for the payment of any additional income taxes that result. Control-D Report Control-D report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-280-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1816
… this bulletin is to provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the dates for availability of payroll reports and files. Background Each fiscal year, OSC provides a schedule of cutoffs and pertinent payroll processing dates that the agencies must follow. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1816-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Agency (FEMA) grants. Funds to New York City The City’s FY 2026 preliminary budget includes CDBG and CDBG-DR revenue … Program 44.7 15.1 Preserv. – Emergency Repair 34.4 34.7 Preserv. – Code Enforcement 31.9 31.4 Housing Ops – Emergency 25.4 25.5 Preserv. – Lead Paint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… DMV issues licenses, non-driver identification cards, vehicle titles, and vehicle registrations; conducts road tests; monitors driver … as agents of the DMV pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law Title 2, Article 2, Section 205 (Vehicle and Traffic Law). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followTransforming the Procurement Function
… largest bus fleet and more subway and commuter rail cars than all other U.S. transit systems combined. As of … ranging from office supplies and market research to rail cars and construction contracts. As of May 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct … returned from the receiving financial institution during this period will not receive a check to replace the returned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-332
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-332-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new program that … Withholding agent Type of income OSC Actions: OSC will run a program after the last check of the calendar year has … with an effective date equal to the date the program is run, Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to No, Remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: $246,900 Average Bonus on Wall Street, Up 6% in 2025
… Wall Street’s securities industry bonus pool reached a record … The increases reflect a rise of more than 30% in Wall Street’s profits, which totaled $65.1 billion in 2025. “Wall Street saw strong performance for much of last year, despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-246900-average-bonus-on-wall-street-up-6-percent-in-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2305
… Federal, State, and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who claimed exempt from … who submit withholding certificates claiming exempt in 2025 are affected. Background: According to IRS Publication … for tax year 2024 and intend to claim exemption in 2025 must file a new Form W-4 by February 15, 2025, to claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2305-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… any personal services which include income earned while teaching, studying, and training, independent personal … from Yes to N/A, for Dependent Personal Services, Teaching, and Studying and Training Switch the Form 8233 … the first check of the new calendar year. Please see the chart below Form 8233 Expiration Date – December 31, 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatySafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… Capitation plans (Plans) provide health and long-term care services to recipients who have a long-lasting health problem … the disenrollment period (i.e., the Plan did not pay for medical services for the recipient during the disenrollment … and the Plans were not “at risk” (did not pay for medical services) during the disenrollment periods. By the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careTrain On-Time Performance
… departs later than half the headway time), or is abandoned en route (i.e., skips any scheduled station stops or fails to … a train on time when it is not canceled or abandoned en route, and it arrives at the end terminal not more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… whether referees are properly reporting and accounting for foreclosure funds in Kings County. Our audit covers from … The Office of Court Administration is responsible for directing and overseeing the administrative operations of … referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. We reviewed 10 of 35 foreclosures with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… calendar year 2008 through calendar 2010, but declined in calendar year 2011. However, carrier incidents of $1,000 … of the first annual review. However, this practice is not in writing or approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles. … them of their responsibility to report accidents to AAR in accordance with their contract and ensure they have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsComptroller DiNapoli and State Fiscal Officers Urge Federal Administration to Curb Harmful Immigration Enforcement Actions
… fiscal and social harm to communities across the nation. Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-state-fiscal-officers-urge-federal-administration-curb-harmful-immigrationHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. … were found to be in violation of the law, HPD settled cases for less – in some cases substantially less – than the minimum amount prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-follow