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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… VDC pensionable salary of all jobs, including salary not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates Wages Contribution … T6VDCB VDC T6-3-6PCT-ER8PCT Effective Dates Effective in Administration paychecks dated February 1, 2023, and … Submission Schedule when updating the Savings Plan panel in PayServ to affect the February 1, 2023 (Administration) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Agencies Bulletin No. 1909
… Affected Employees All Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 represented by NYSCOPBA are affected. … for employees who have at least one year of service credit in either BU01 or BU21. Please note, there is no 2021 increase in the Hazardous Duty Pay payment amount for Non-Arbitration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1909-april-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act legislation, city charters or … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax … had a process for administering FFI tax money, officials in Buffalo, Syracuse and Yonkers did not always use it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5City of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… to the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner, as required by General Municipal Law … the City’s reporting requirements during our audit period. In addition, the City’s charter provides a general framework … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and complete financial records, Provided the Board with adequate financial reports, bank statements, canceled … requires officials to disclose any interests that conflict with official duties. The lack of oversight of financial … of financial operations. Department officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the network could be accessed by unauthorized individuals. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … 681 network user accounts that were not needed or logged in to for at least six months. South Kortright Central School … reviewed lacked necessary supporting documentation. In addition, the board did not comply with state law when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… and clean energy targets; and Commercial property owner Realty Income Corp. has agreed to commit to adopting GHG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … banking, general fund balance and cash receipts policies. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… municipal audits have been issued. Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas through Aggregators (2018MS-5) … procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five of seven entities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… material discrepancies. Town of Tyre – Long-Term Planning (Seneca County) The board did not develop or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… steps to transition to a more sustainable business model in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of … presented by climate change put their portfolios in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “We are assessing minimum … coal mining for profits, we may divest our holdings in that company.” The companies were selected from the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
… arrears. Affected Employees CUNY employees enrolled in NYCTRS, Plan Type 7S, who owe NYCTRS arrears are affected. Background In October of 2020, NYCTRS submitted a request to both OSC … Arrears Before Tax) and 647 (NYT Prior Service After Tax) in PayServ. Agency Actions Agencies will receive notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… technology (IT) security awareness training to employees. In addition, officials did not restrict user permissions to … which had not yet been approved by district voters. In addition, district officials overestimated appropriations … not perform fuel reconciliations. Auditors found $8,034 in unaccounted-for fuel. In addition, officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsGreenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused of Forging Certifications, Keeping Student Fees
… District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that Jared Rosenberg, Greenburgh's paramedic supervisor, was charged … cards and unlawful retention of certification fees. Rosenberg, 51, of Dobbs Ferry, was arraigned before Judge Lia … was adjourned to June 5. Comptroller DiNapoli said: "Jared Rosenberg allegedly scammed people seeking national CPR and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/greenburgh-paramedic-supervisor-accused-forging-certifications-keeping-student-feesDiNapoli: NYC Executive Budget Currently Balanced, But Risks Threaten Long-Term Fiscal Stability
… New York City’s $124.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2027 Executive Budget, released in May, continued the city’s … expand its broad economic base.” The city closed its FY 2027 budget gap without major new taxes but relied heavily on … tax increase, estimated to generate $3.7 billion in FY 2027, left a significant shortfall in the budget. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-nyc-executive-budget-currently-balanced-risks-threaten-long-term-fiscal-stabilityDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… “Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, … provide greater internet access. The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsOpinion 90-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Public Water … by the Public Service Commission. If the municipality in its discretion decides to invest these moneys, the … fee. Opn Nos. 81-27 and 79-754 are superseded. We are in receipt of your letter asking whether 1976 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Opinion 92-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on … the giving of exhibitions, performances or entertainments in any place within the town" (Town Law, §136[3]; see also … submission of written applications. A license fee imposed in the exercise of police powers may only be such amount as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i), (ii)(a)(9- a): A village is … in General Municipal Law, §209-b(4) pursuant to its home rule powers. You ask whether a village board may impose … may supersede section 209-b(4) by local law. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1) authorizes local governments to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… that despite the scarcity of affordable housing, vacant apartments were generally not filled within the 120-day time frame, with 1,286 apartments taking, on average, 222 days to fill, including … vacant for a year or longer. Protracted delays in filling apartments cost the developments about $9.1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits