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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
… a Tier 6 member has reached three years of membership, his or her contribution rate is based on annual pensionable … rates are: Wages Contribution Rate $45,000.00 or less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000.00 3.5% $55,000.01 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… of $440,000 without using requests for proposals (RFP) or other required competitive processes; The college did not … of Erie Community College were not documented properly or conducted in a transparent manner. DiNapoli made a series …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… cost, but faced a lack of bidders to provide milk or bread to all school districts participating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 989
… name and Social Security number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement also applies to resident and … proof of updated information to the agency Personnel or Payroll Office as soon as possible. (A sample letter which … four (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS audit. Verify that the Social Security card presented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/989-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-reportedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … is run Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to N/A, for Dependent Personal Services, Teaching, and Studying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… from furthering its stated goals of transforming its procurement process,” DiNapoli said. “More savings may be … be fully realized.” MTA spends over $7 billion a year on procurement, covering everything from construction contracts … by June 30, 2019. One part of the plan was to consolidate procurement for the MTA’s five operating agencies, MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… MTA is seeking billions from the state and city to help fund its 2020-2024 five-year capital program, which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… A total of 14 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2022 with a fiscal stress designation, down from 20 a … in “moderate stress,” the next highest ranking, followed by the cities of Albany, Cortland, Glen Cove, Poughkeepsie, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… have reached record levels, but low household incomes and a shortage of affordable housing are challenges, according to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of a series by DiNapoli examining economic issues … these neighborhoods, new businesses are being created and there are more local jobs than ever before. However, a number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotOversight of Dam Safety
… through a dam is not properly filtered and soil particles form sink holes in the dam). When a dam fails, resources must … Dams are owned and operated by the State, private parties, or local municipalities, and the State’s Environmental … other requirements necessary to safeguard life, property, or natural resources. Most of these requirements apply only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyDetails About the Audit Process
… addition, you may contact the on-site examiner-in-charge or any member of our management team to request an update on … and non-profit organizations that are awarded contracts or grants by, or receive funding from, these government entities. Back to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… higher than the citywide average. Two-thirds drove or carpooled to work, nearly three times the share in the … of the city's resident work force. Read the report , or go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt7-2019.pdf Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… of small businesses surveyed reported little to no effect or even a positive effect from the pandemic. One in five … 2019, the number of small businesses grew by 12.1 percent or 43,510 firms, with the number of employees rising by almost 473,000 or 13 percent. (See Figure 6.) While employment grew more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… the payment for employees not processed automatically or who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees … would like to recover the entire overtime overpayment in a single paycheck, a general comment must be entered stating … on. If the entire overpayment will not be recovered in a single paycheck, a general comment must be entered stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceOpinion 2024-1
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … letter referred to as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”, or “BIL”), 1 provided through EFC in the form of financing and grants. 2 The funding package will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Jefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… system, is sponsored by Jefferson County and is located in the City of Watertown. The College, which has an enrollment of approximately 3,670, is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of nine appointed members and … Revise the College’s purchasing policy to include a method to seek competition for insurance coverage. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings The Justices' cash balances exceeded known liabilities by a … 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition of these excess balances. The Justices' bail reports included bail for 18 individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21Town of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
… The Town of Hartwick is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 – Financial Activity (2017M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District established adequate … distinct and separate from the Towns of Aurora and Colden in Erie County. The District, which is governed by an elected … totaling $345,300. Key Finding The District did not solicit competition, or retain evidence of soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/29/aurora-colden-fire-district-no-6-financial-activity-2017m-208