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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… July 1, 2021 Edition Have Personal Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data … sector that was hardest hit during the pandemic, have not yet returned to pre-2020 levels. Transfer Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Opinion 2001-14
… as a "direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as the result of … 946 of the Laws of 1964, expressly referred to a benefit accruing to a municipal officer or employee as a result of a … preclude the payment of lawful compensation and necessary expenses of any municipal officer or employee in one or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … The District Attorney’s Office works with over 40 local police departments, the Westchester Department of Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance … unless the grantor is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the grantee (buyer) must pay the tax. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… inspected; facilities complied with selected licensing and registration regulations; and identified violations were … renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses and the registration of facilities with radiation equipment. To … period, 4 had gaps in their registration periods, and 2 had no registration records. Moreover, 6 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-192
… Justices in Bargaining Unit 86 Effective Date(s) 03/28/13 for Administration Pay Period 1C, paychecks dated 04/10/13 … to adequate levels of compensation and non-salary benefits for Judges and Justices of the state paid courts of the … Active or Leave With Pay on or after 03/28/13 are eligible for this salary increase. OSC will process the April 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-192-april-2013-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-202
… to adequate levels of compensation and non-salary benefits for Judges and Justices of the state paid courts of the … by statute prior to 04/01/14. Effective Date(s) 03/27/14 for Administration Pay Period 1C, paychecks dated 04/09/14 … Active or Leave With Pay on or after 03/27/14 are eligible for this salary increase. OSC Actions OSC will process the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-202-april-2014-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Berlin Central School District , Galway Central School … the Scotia-Glenville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … fund balance annually to finance operations, none of the fund balance was used for operations for the 2013-14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… than 8.75 percent. The Fund has gained significant value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are impressive, but nothing is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of Brentwood Public Library , Emergency Service Communication Surcharges , Village of Milford , Village of Nassau and the Town of Pendleton . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … While the adopted general fund budgets included reasonable revenue estimates, appropriations significantly exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Village … authority employees with cybersecurity awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Special Education and Grant Administration (Erie County) The district bills school districts based on nonresident tuition rates calculated by the New York State Department of … Pavilion Central School District – Financial Management (Livingston County) The board and district officials prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and their bottom lines,” said … sales tax revenues otherwise rose $249 million (3.7%) for the year. Additional findings in DiNapoli’s report … a sales tax saw a drop in collections from 2014 to 2015. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Law, if it is determined that it is impractical to recruit for a specific title at the hiring rate of the salary grade … of the State, the Director may increase the minimum salary for that title in the specific area(s), called an Increased … an appointee substantially exceeds requirements necessary for appointment to a specific title, the Director may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of … program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United was required to … and collection of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and … combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part through its analysis and use … the bulk of which was not provided until June and July 2015. In addition, some of the information that we requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 811
… Date Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan Type 7Z (TIAA/CREF) Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/811-new-fields-tiaacref-suspensenri-page-payservDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2016-17, a decline of $300.1 … the latest projections released with the Executive Budget in February, primarily due to lower than anticipated business tax collections in March. "While personal income tax and consumption tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportSUNY Bulletin No. SU-67
… a leave without pay on December 31, 2001 are not eligible for the Location Stipend. OSC Automatic In the Time Entry … who were active in Bargaining Unit 08 on December 31, 2001 for the following campuses: 28050 Stony Brook 28390 … Processing Instructions If an employee is ineligible for the automatic payment: Agency staff at Stony Brook and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-67-suny-location-stipendCompliance With the Clery Act
… The audit covered the crime reporting component for calendar year 2012. Background Security on the college campus … crime statistics to the U.S. Department of Education (DoE) annually. SUNY, the largest public university system in … colleges improperly reported crime statistics to DoE, and 19 published ASRs with missing and/or incomplete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-act