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Fire Prevention, Safety and Control
… and control requirements that help ensure the safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The Office … than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Rush , Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , Livingston , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … of Rush Willsboro Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess Livingston Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseOpinion 91-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §2601 be placed into an interest-bearing bank account when it is received by the county treasurer? 2. If a county … of each depositor of cash bail and money paid into court when it is earned or when it is paid out with the principal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Pride 2022
… New York has been on the forefront of the LGBTQ movement since 1969, when a … Yorkers and allies from across the State. Watch a Replay of the Event 2022 Honorees Carmen Neely Founder and Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/pride-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 1988
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 1988.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing temporary overtime rates for … earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 11/03/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 03/31/2022. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1988-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… of the Fund and at the same time can be a powerful tool for helping to address the risk of climate change," DiNapoli said. "The current Administration in Washington may have withdrawn from the Paris Agreement, … Still In Leaders’ Circle, DiNapoli serves as an ambassador for American climate action and the We Are Still In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1942
… State Agencies Bulletin No 1942 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1942-new-locked-queries-review-retroactive-payments-employees-paycheckDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… state police mechanic David Relyea has pleaded guilty to felony corrupting the government for the theft of more … October 2020. "Mr. Relyea’s theft of state resources was a betrayal of the trust placed in him as an employee of the … Madison County D.A.’s Office prosecutes all crimes, but we look very closely at crimes committed by public employees,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2009
… the amount in box 7a. Box 11: Tax Paid by withholding agent Not Applicable Box 12a: Withholding Agent’s EIN This box is populated with the Employer … NYS 14-6013200 Box 12b: Ch. 3 Status Code (Withholding Agent) This box should be populated with code “19” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2009-form-1042-s-foreign-persons-u-s-source-income-subject-withholdingTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are a Tier 3 member covered by Article 14 if you joined the Police … 9, 2010, you did not elect to be covered by Article 22 (Tier 5) benefits and you: Elected coverage under your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusLoan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… list the amount to be deducted from the member’s salary on future payrolls. If the member has more than one loan, a … loan deduction amount will be provided for the total of all loans. Please use the new amount beginning on the next … so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating the risk of default and incurring the tax consequences. The page also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the … and it has not escaped anyone that higher food costs have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… constitutional requirements, only applies to new members of PFRS who first join on or after January 9, 2010. Some of the significant changes impacting Tier 5 members include, but are not limited to: Employee contributions of 3% of pay for all years of creditable service Ten year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementDirect Deposit Program
… your pension payment is deposited directly into your bank account on the last business day of each month. Our … of the change. Important: You should keep your current bank account open until you receive our letter confirming the … click Update Direct Deposit . Follow steps to update your bank account number and routing number. Be sure the account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programDiNapoli: NYC Executive Budget Currently Balanced, But Risks Threaten Long-Term Fiscal Stability
… and address spending growth, particularly for its largest cost drivers. Proactive and prudent fiscal choices in the … and public health measures in FY 2027. However, much of this funding will have to be renegotiated next year. The … rising social services, partially offset by better-than-projected property and personal income tax revenues. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-nyc-executive-budget-currently-balanced-risks-threaten-long-term-fiscal-stabilityChatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Chatham … million without demonstrating they were reasonably funded. For example, the Unemployment insurance reserve has about $747,000, enough to pay annual claims for 14 years. Workers’ compensation reserve has $1.4 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11Real Property Tax Cap - Local Governments
… Guidance Guidelines for Implementation from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance [pdf] Frequently Asked Questions for … – Chapter 97 (Part A) [pdf] Summary [pdf] Overview of the State Comptroller’s Role Training on Property Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments Webinar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-local-governmentsIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… loan authority has been granted which allows the use of state funds for federal program spending with the … agencies understand the impact that disbursements have on the State’s checking account cash balance. When a … actions that can be taken to improve the cash management of their grants. OSC BSAO recognizes that different federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresDivorce – Forest Rangers Plan
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are … distribution. "Equitable distribution" is the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has … to your ex-spouse. A DRO gives us specific direction on how your retirement benefits should be divided. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/divorce