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The 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.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1687
… Clothing Allowance Affected Employees Employees in the Operational Services Unit (OSU) – BU03 who meet the … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/06/18 or … paychecks dated 12/12/18. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 03 on 10/01/18 are eligible to receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1687-2018-work-related-clothing-allowance-osu-employees-represented-civilComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Frankfort , Gloversville Public Library , Town of Great Valley , Town of Le Roy , Village of Monticello , Newstead … review and approval by signing the claims. Town of Great Valley – Town Clerk (Cattaraugus County) The town clerk … of Frankfort Gloversville Public Library Town of Great Valley Town of Le Roy Village of Monticello Newstead Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… near term). Establish a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-601
… Staten Island 103XX New York State Zip Codes Nassau County Suffolk County 110XX, 115XX, 116XX, 117XX, 118XX 06390 … represented by Teamsters Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, or TT. … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2016 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-601-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-627
… 102XX Staten Island 103XX New York State Zip Codes Nassau County 110XX, 115XX, 116XX, 117XX, 118XX Suffolk County 06390 … represented by Teamsters Local 237 in Bargaining Units SB, SC, SE, SL, SM, SP, ST, SU, SV, SW, SX, SZ, TS, or TT. … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2018 Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-627-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. … page for an alternative means to request such records. What Happens After Your FOIL Request Is Received Within five … you request, their format, their availability, the time it takes to assemble the documents, the time it takes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County, for working with … Dennis M. Kehoe in Monroe County Court to two counts of the class "E" felony charge of Combination in Restraint of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the implementation … put in place since our audit began, New York farmers and food producers could see increased business from the state." … guidelines, and provide training on New York state food purchasing to agency personnel. OGS is also responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersState Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in … contributions. As a first step, OSC has revised the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for Plan Type “7X” (TRS) to … of 3.5%. Any employee designated as tier 5 by the Teachers Retirement System must have this Benefit Plan selected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … $563,605 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY, state or city policies and procedures) or were unsupported. New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): Examination of Outstanding Premiums …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by … state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 … sector, grew by more than 10,000 jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… To assess the effectiveness of the Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s administration of Public Housing … January 4, 2016. Background The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of affordable low- and moderate-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park , Orange County , Pine City Fire District No. 1 , Town of Porter , Putnam County , Village of Stillwater , Town of Union Vale , Town of … completed audits of Village of Massapequa Park Orange County Pine City Fire District No 1 Town of Porter Putnam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the Church of England, are calling on ExxonMobil to explain how its … Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as trustee of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report NTAX702 (NYC Reportable … of a new process implemented by OSC to ensure that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W2 for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring computer use and reviewing installed software, or include … addition, district officials and IT staff do not regularly monitor or review district computers to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSeized Assets Program
… share of any forfeitures. Assets are considered in pending status until a forfeiture determination is made. As of September 2013, the Division was tracking 5,047 pending seized assets valued at $2.012 billion. Funds … of proceeds received. Of 107 seized assets we sampled pending disposition per the Division’s control records, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-program