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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-353
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of the April 2025 UCS Security and Law … (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, SY, 87, and 86), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement Differential … The UCS SLED payment is not part of the basic annual salary, but it is considered pensionable earnings. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-353-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2321
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by NYSCOPBA Inc in Bargaining Units 01 and 21
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2321-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdf2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdf2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdf2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-stewardship-priorities.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December 2014
… his office reviewed 2,027 contracts valued at $3.3 billion and approved nearly 1.6 million payments worth nearly $10.5 … in December. His office also rejected 178 contracts and related transactions valued at $252 million and more than 3,000 payments valued at nearly $2.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december-2014Town of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity … The Town of Attica is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 7,700 residents. The Town is … books and records, as required by statute. There was a cash shortage of $1,401 in the Clerk’s office. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210SUNY Bulletin No. SU-177
… of the expiration of the HIRE Act employer tax credit and of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) approach … for qualified employees during employment between 3/19/10 and 12/31/10. (Please refer to Payroll Bulletin Number SU-174 … Security tax for employers resumes effective 1/1/2011 and employee records must be updated. OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-177-expiration-hire-actCUNY Bulletin No. CU-414
… University of New York (CUNY) agencies with instructions for setting up employees in PayServ who are hired under the … information about the employee’s FICA status is required. A new option of ER FICA Exmpt is now available in the FICA … for employees hired under the provisions of the HIRE Act. When this option is selected PayServ will determine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-414-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
… Purpose To inform agencies of new file layouts for inbound and outbound file interfaces to PayServ to reflect the … in SFS Affected Employees The accounting, reporting and payroll distribution data for all employees paid through … agencies will be able to compare data across PayServ and SFS, allowing for easier reconciliation of payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1401
… to the statewide COA used today in the SFS. Background The State adopted a new COA in 2012 when it implemented the … to System Support Group at payrollsystemquestions@osc.ny.gov . Please include the bulletin number in the Subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1401-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1323
… AFLAC Cancer Care established for members of the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF). Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1323-new-deduction-codes-553-pef-aflac-accident-indemnity-and-554-pef-aflacOpinion 95-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (use of model security and custodial agreements provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 and July 31. This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in several … to address areas of concern as they prepare their budgets and long-term financial plans.” Using financial indicators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from … $618,000 to St. Lawrence County from Tribal State Compact money from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace … suggest an improving economy, property tax growth is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do more with less.” Local government revenues increased by 1.9 and 1.4 percent in FYE 2012 and 2013, respectively, just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governments