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DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a record number of jobs and businesses, and an all-time low unemployment rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State … fell from the recession era peak of 8.6 percent in 2010 to 4 percent in 2017, lower than the citywide rate and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.5
… employees and provide guidance for entering the leave and payment transactions in PayServ. Affected Employees: All … being used and explain how the extra time days entered for payment were calculated Employees with a Comp Rate Code of … Leave is being used and explain how the hours entered for payment were determined Employees with a Comp Rate Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21265-paid-parental-leave-fullNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-record-of-activities-2-1-23.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-record-of-activities-11-30-22.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials Presentation
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials. Officials, who are not in a time-keeping system, are required to keep a Record of Activities (ROA). The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-elected-appointed-officials-08-17-22.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695
… 400 CUNY 403 Roth 403 Supplemental Ret Ann CUNY 413 NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 NYT Tax Deferred Annuity … 27, 2018. CUNY participants with deduction codes 400, 403, 413, & 414 are not eligible to participate in the 15-Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1695-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the reallocation of unneeded reserves, but the city faces significant budget gaps and risks in the coming years, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… well as SUNY’s own requirements on hazardous materials and waste. Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply with all applicable rules, … at any given location for any of its laboratories or locations. At Stony Brook, DiNapoli’s auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDrug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to pharmacies, retailers, … the Department of Environmental Conservation developed and implemented a public information program on the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… across New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a … across New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli Presses Worst Greenhouse Gas Emitters to Meet Paris Climate Agreement Goals
… Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced he has written to 10 of the largest greenhouse gas emitting companies held by the Fund, urging them to reduce emissions and address risks arising from climate … change. "Climate risk is one of the greatest threats to the state pension fund and its long-term investments," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-presses-worst-greenhouse-gas-emitters-meet-paris-climate-agreement-goalsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… Your beneficiary may receive a benefit of $3,000 if you left State service* on or after April 1, 1970, or $2,000 … You are automatically covered for this benefit if you have ten years of full-time State service within the 15 years … for certain benefits, including the survivor’s benefit, can be revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesOpinion 93-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. BONDS OR NOTES -- Variable Rate Obligations (propriety of including a provision to … Whether a variable rate bond or note issued pursuant to Local Finance Law 5490 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8Opinion 97-20
… or purposes contrary to public policy (see e.g., 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-10, p 12; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-49, p 51; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Corfu , Town of … "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … Comptroller DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Corfu Town of East …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments in their formal … support that all Program participants met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments in their formal … issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth and investments in their formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
To determine whether the contractor operating the MTANew York City Transits Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract and if n
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… Purpose To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations (MCOs) are submitting accurate … the administrative costs in determining mainstream managed care premium rates. Our audit covered the period January 1, … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay … in the 1st degree. Wills has since been expelled from the New York City Council. "Ruben Wills stole money meant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-ruben