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Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New York State enacted legislation that essentially creates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… prioritized making it easy for New Yorkers to claim what is rightfully theirs and partnering with local officials like … be transferred to the Comptroller's office if there is no activity in an account for a period which is typically three years. DiNapoli serves as the custodian of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… 2018. Background The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public education in … of Transportation. Generally, a hazardous material is any item or agent (biological, chemical, radiological, … Conservation: Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery ( 2014-S-14 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteOpinion 89-15
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (must specify … for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (with village) … liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-107
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of this payment and … employees. OSC Actions OSC has created new earnings codes to be used on the Additional Pay page to pay the Supplemental Location pay: CLS (Courts Location … To explain OSCs automatic processing of this payment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-107-retroactive-payment-new-supplemental-location-payment-eligibleDiNapoli Commends Legislature for Passing Bill to Modernize Banking Development District Program and Expand Access to Capital in Underserved Communities
… Governor Hochul to sign it into law.” “This legislation is a major step forward in expanding economic opportunity for … reliable, and community‑centered banking.” "If a program is meant to uplift underserved communities, it can only do so … and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-commends-legislature-passing-bill-modernize-banking-development-district-program-and-expandOpinion 92-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), … who is not a member of the fire department, to ride on fire vehicles during emergency calls, so long as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 89-32
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … more than 5% of the stock. Even if the treasurer does not have a prohibited interest in the lease, the treasurer's … be disclosed. You ask whether a county treasurer would have a conflict of interest by virtue of the county's renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 2365
… taxable gross, and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2365-october-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2357
… of Budget (DOB) approved an increase to Hazard Pay for M/C employees effective July 2025 who currently receive … has increased the systematically calculated hourly rates for Time Entry Earnings Code HZ5 to $1.00/hour and Earnings … a Next of Kin Affidavit has been previously submitted for a deceased employee’s payroll check, OSC will accept a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… Earnings Codes, TF8 - SS Refund Wage Adjustment and TF9 - Med Refund Wage Adjustment, used by OSC in Time Entry for … TF5 Social Security Refund processed by OSC. TF9 - Med Refund Wage Adjustment - This code will be used to adjust … new Earnings Codes TF8 SS Refund Wage Adjustment and TF9 Med Refund Wage Adjustment used by OSC in Time Entry for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an advertising contract to promote economic development … Auditors calculated that ESDC spent more than $25,000 on advertising for each of the promised jobs. Auditors also … of outreach efforts. Auditors also noted that spending on advertising did not produce the outcome of increasing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines telehealth services as “the exchange of medical … all provider and service categories are unavailable, CMS data on telehealth utilization among New York Medicaid … likely to be performed via telehealth than others. The CMS data about the types of telehealth services used by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… important drivers of long-term shareholder value. “It’s my hope that other companies follow McDonald's example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers over a four-year period, including … organizations that contract with the Department of Health to provide health services under the states Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) evaluated projects prior to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… those on the job, but my auditors found the department is not always meeting its own goals, which is potentially putting patients' health and safety at risk," … said. "SED has taken steps to improve the process but more is needed to identify the few bad actors from the many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentOpinion 2009-2
… at 74). 2 Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), as amended by chapter 512 of the Laws of 1974, sets forth when the approval of the … . Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 512, at 8 [noting that the purpose of the threshold was to … Town Law § 209-q. The legislative history of L 1974, ch 512, which amended Town Law § 209-q (13) to add the reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0State Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… million over the coming years. Auditors also identified a provider of taxi services that overbilled DOH for tolls. The provider told auditors it charged for tolls based on the cash … DiNapoli recommended DOH: Recover the $6.2 million in contract overpayments to the transportation managers for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsOpinion 97-8
… A city is not required by general State statute to accept only vouchers which have been certified. You ask whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the claimant. There is no State statute applicable to cities generally which requires certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8