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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself by not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2324
… agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location Pay, … 15 Year Seniority Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically, … processing of the automatic increases: NHRP703 - Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2324-april-2025-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-payDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… manage or enforce the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, … but was amended to require Tindale to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to … of the lack of oversight, Tindale did not perform or pay for a number of required contractual duties, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State … Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for accounting for appropriations, state funds, and financial reporting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesVII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing. Agencies who wish to transfer the charge for their advances from an old fiscal year appropriation to a … is due to lapse so the appropriation authority can be used for other appropriate expenses prior to lapsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at … requiring a defendant on probation to pay their victim for losses and/or damages sustained as a result of the … criminal offense. Restitution may include reimbursement for medical bills, counseling expenses, loss of earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… coping with slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising … cities, towns, villages and fire districts, due to increases in state aid to schools. DiNapoli’s report found … restricts reliance on property tax revenues to fund increases in local spending. In recent years, the tax cap’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthOpinion 94-16
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … depository when IDA governing board member and treasurer is stockholder) -- Stock Ownership (designation of bank as … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and wholly unenforceable (General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of Charlton – Internal Controls Overbilled Receivables for Water Operations (Saratoga County) In 2013, the board … City officials plan to raise additional revenue from fee increases that have not yet been approved by the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2061
… an Adjustment When an adjustment is needed for COVID-19 overtime such as CVO, ARC must be used. When an adjustment is needed for non-COVID-19 related overtime or recall such as OTT, ARO must be entered. Please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2061-security-supervisors-unit-april-2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021-and-2022Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 173 water outlets not sampled for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2250
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay and the … for all earnings reported in a single entry based on the salary in effect on the Earnings End Date. For employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2250-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midSUNY Bulletin No. SU-340
… identifies all employees whose salary was increased as a result of processing the SUNY Teaching and Research Center … be received by 01/12/2023 (Deptid 28118 and 28110) and 01/26/2023 (Deptid 28058 and 28108). Agency Actions in Pay … Job Action Requests page to pay the updated salary as a result of the reallocation for eligible employees not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-340-reallocation-suny-teaching-and-research-center-nurseCUNY Bulletin No. CU-737
… of employees who have not received a paycheck since 09/09/2021, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of … FEE No paychecks issued after the paycheck date of 09/09/2021 No Job Data entry after the action date of 8/25/2021 All CUNY departments with the exception of 70XX4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-737-2022-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2092
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable … Retirement System (NYCBERS) for the 2023 plan year is $19,729.00. Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCERS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2092-2023-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systemsXII.1 Expenditures Overview – XII. Expenditures
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidelines … vouchers through the Statewide Financial System for Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) approval. This Chapter provides an overview of: Expenditure Policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii1-expenditures-overviewDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New … said. “Failure to do so can have devastating consequences for students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, … by each district must include policies and procedures for annual safety training for staff and students, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffOperational Advisory No. 33
… which was previously titled Shipping has been renamed to Shipping, Postage and Mail Services and should be used … Materials, Non-Personal Service budget account category to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the … used for the purchase of postage stamps. Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter IV.4.B Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to … the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed … budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible … and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS budget be late and a budget extender bill is not passed. Affected Employees: All Employees* paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparation