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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 percent. Personal income, which is comprised of wages, income earned by business owners or members of a partnership (“proprietors’ … second quarter of 2020. While proprietors’ income declined by 14.4 percent and wages declined by 9.0 percent from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… entitled, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon and New York State … and Mahtani, 56, of Paramus, N.J., entered their pleas before Honorable Andra Ackerman in Albany County Court. Mahtani’s sentencing is set for Aug. 20 and Melwani’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsFraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action. Thi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-11-9-22.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfMetro-North Railroad - Response Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55-response.pdfXII.4.A Vendor Requests for Payment – XII. Expenditures
… State Finance Law § 109 requires vendors to submit a certificate to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) with … State Finance Law 109 requires vendors to submit a certificate to the Office of the State Comptroller OSC with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4a-vendor-requests-paymentWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… $617,920, which was financed primarily by real property taxes. Key Findings The Board failed to properly establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2012, through December 31, … $6.1 million. Key Finding Internal controls over payroll ensured that the District employees were paid only … audit was to examine the Districts internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 2012 through December 31 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Ellenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… was unaware of where she is authorized to deposit District funds due to the lack of an investment policy. The District … and procedures as required by GML. Deposit the District funds in a financial institution authorized by GML. Continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… misappropriated more than $35,000 in property taxes, dog licensing and other fees. Ms. Hart pocketed more than $27,000 … claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The Comptroller's … found, however, that Hart kept over $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. Comptroller DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… and which are awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with moneys appropriated by the State. Approved eligible … for prior approval. To that end, by regulations at Part 206 of Title 2 of the Official Compilation of Codes, … million and awarded noncompetitively or paid in whole or part with moneys appropriated by the State] must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-430
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Time Entry code and to explain the agency procedures for … the lump sum payment. This payment may be prorated. New Time Entry Code OSC has created a new Time Entry earnings code to pay the CUNY Bonus lump sum … To inform agencies of a new Time Entry code and to explain the agency procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-430-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-locksmithsState Police Bulletin No. SP-127
… in Bargaining Unit 07 for all unit members at the Trainee 2 step and above. April 2010 Salary Schedule reflects the 4% … will be inserted as of the effective date of the Return from Leave action using the Action/Reason code of PAY/CSL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-127-retroactive-april-1-2010-salary-increase-state-police-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-126
… Reports Available After Processing The following Control-D report will be available, after processing of the automatic … with the exception of the following: Code Narrative 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care … If the agency has made an effort to deliver the check to the employee but the check has been returned and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-126-retroactive-april-1-2010-salary-increase-state-police-employeesState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life (Code 311 ) and Fraternal Order Troopers IRA (Code 313 … Description New Description 311 Fraternal Order Troopers Life PBA Troopers Life 313 Fraternal Order Troopers IRA PBA Troopers IRA … in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life Code 311 and Fraternal Order Troopers IRA Code 313 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1618
… Assembly Special Allowance Background Pursuant to Article 2, Section 5 of the Legislative Law, the total regular earnings received by Senate and Assembly Members each … provided the Member serves the entire year. The total regular earnings received by Members who serve only part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1618-2017-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1442
… earnings paid within the calendar year provides the Member with their statutory, prorated statutory or composite … 2015. Employees who transferred into a Member position with a Pay Basis Code of LEG on 01/02/15 or later. Members … Removed from the Payroll in Pay Period 20C If a Member does not serve through 12/31/15 and the removal transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1442-2015-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureCUNY Bulletin No. CU-415
… to Bargaining Unit CC. OSC Actions The new Bargaining Unit CD and the new Benefit Program CDD have been established for … agency shop fee code 276 are now valid for Bargaining Unit CD. The flat dollar amount for dues and agency shop fee is … below to reflect the change in bargaining unit from CC to CD effective 11/18/2010. Job Code Job Title 019281 EOC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-415-establishment-new-bargaining-unit-and-new-benefit-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1543
… paycheck dated March 16, 2017 Background According to IRS Publication 505, (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding … Form W-4 is now available on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website. The New York State Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1543-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2017