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Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was … will not be tolerated. I thank the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-statePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-004
… of the availability of a query data dictionary for use in revising and testing queries for PayServ version 9.2. … period may be affected. Effective Dates The information in the Data Dictionary will be accurate in PS Query at Go Live. The Data Dictionary may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-004-payroll-improvement-project-92-query-data-dictionaryImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… this guide as a resource for those governing bodies and officials who are responsible for the audit of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-processTown of Amenia – Leave Accruals (2013M-361)
… members. Budgeted expenditures for the general and highway funds for 2013 totaled approximately $1.45 million and $1.09 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-amenia-leave-accruals-2013m-361Opinion 95-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … governments, including fire districts. All public deposits in excess of the amount insured under the provisions of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act must be secured in accordance with subdivision 3 of section 10. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32Opinion 94-33
… members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters' service award program has … a service award program (General Municipal Law, §217 [a]). For this purpose, an "active volunteer firefighter" is a … (see Town Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402). Although article 11-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Morris-Eaton Central School District , Oriskany Central School District and the Vestal Central School District . "In today's fiscal … limit. In addition, three of the district's reserve funds did not have adequate support and plans for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach Town of Minisink Village of Tannersville and Town of Wales
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-804
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … than the ‘last one-year step.’ If the increment code is 1120 and the salary is not equal to the ‘last one-year step.’ … be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate and a Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-804-january-2025-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… assessment values or tax rates and an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Leading the Way on Climate Investment
… economy is similarly critical to ensuring that the Fund is best-positioned for market changes stemming from the transition. Comptroller … change-related investment risks and pursuing opportunities for the Fund’s investments. To learn more about how the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/leading-way-climate-investmentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-821
… dues increase for employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units TS and SL. Affected Employees: Employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Units TS and SL are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated April 3, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-821-international-brotherhood-teamsters-ibt-local-237State Agencies Bulletin No. 2329
… implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public Employees Federation (PEF) Chapter … implemented the 2021 – 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) … implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the District Council 37 (DC 37) The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2329-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… their pension. Retirees cannot take a new loan from NYSLRS. If you are not yet retired, visit our Loans — Member page for information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with … System. Please write your Retirement number, your NYSLRS ID or the last four digits of your Social Security number, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfHousehold Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfPayroll Bulletin Agencies P-306 attachment
The deduction for the Civil Service Employees Association Permanent Life Insurance program has been separated from the Auto/Home deduction (code 324). This change was effective in Payroll Period 25 ending March 10, 1982 for Administration Agencies and March 17, 1982 for Institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-306.pdfOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480/480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State's forest ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51.pdfProperty Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdf