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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … will be based on the 2018 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Note: For the Institution paycheck dated 11/04/2021 (Pay Period 15L), the salaries in effect on the effective dated rows inserted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Rev. 2/20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedTravel Advisory No. 13
… Administration issued new standard mileage rates for 2026. The standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/13-updated-mileage-ratesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… stress" and five villages and one city as "susceptible to fiscal stress." "Our indicators show fiscal stress is … continue to encourage local officials to be mindful about how practices today might impact budgetary solvency in the … in New York with non-calendar fiscal years. This is the fifth year DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the future. This system is designed to help keep local officials and the public … For the fiscal year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam (Montgomery County) and Long Beach (Nassau County) are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdOpinion 88-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … A town board may determine to place an advertisement in a newspaper for the purpose of informing the public of the … it is a proper town expense to publish an advertisement in a local newspaper stating the name, phone number, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Opinion 94-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's anniversary) TOWN … Whether a board of fire commissioners of a fire district may expend fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Portville Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … expenditures by an average of more than $1 million in each of these years. As a result, the district’s … unappropriated fund balance has declined from $7.2 million in fiscal year 2010-11 to $5.4 million in fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… have finalized a state budget. Major policy changes in the budget that will be felt across the state include the … tax rates for lower- and middle-income families starting in 2026. Other new funding initiatives include expanding … 2025-2029 capital plan, reflecting a major investment in transportation infrastructure in the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetOpinion 93-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority … requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- … a fire company located within a fire protection district in the town, unless the proposal has been approved by a vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… and audit found that she paid herself thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay … the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public corruption." "This arrest once again … said Superintendent George P. Beach II. "The victims in this case were the residents who put their trust in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees … ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli also reminds recipients to spend their new gift cards in a timely manner, otherwise the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health: Accuracy of Empire … over 1 million members. Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their prescription drug … prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… were completed and documented as required or were done within the required time frames, creating the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followPipeline Safety Oversight
… Purpose To determine whether the Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and federal performance standards. Our audit scope covered … To determine whether the Public Service Commission is providing oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… of our examination were to determine if payment requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … of our examination were to determine if payment requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … used to process driver licenses and vehicle registrations. In addition, the Department processes more than 6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsDual Employment
… multiple facilities. Employees may also work for other government agencies subject to certain restrictions and … approval requirements established in law and civil service regulation. Key Findings Between April 2010 and March 2012, … than one DOCCS facility or a DOCCS facility and another government agency, earning over $20,000 from each job. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Facility Planning Bureau Project Review 2018S2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid … the Department where individuals can apply for and enroll in health insurance plans, including Medicaid and EP. An … Findings The audit identified system processing weaknesses in NYSOH and eMedNY that resulted in recipients having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments