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Drug Management and Disposal

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and … information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly disseminated a notice to … and consumers on the proper storage and disposal of drugs. We also sought to determine whether registered …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposal

Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness

… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness

Opinion 2006-5

… to mandatory referendum) TOWN LAW §27(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §23(2)(e): A town board may reduce the salary … as follows: Reduction of the salary of an elected Town official during his term of office cannot be accomplished by … in which a municipality reduces the salary of an elected official during his term of office. (citations omitted). As …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-134

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of … and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 and April 2024 retroactive increases to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-134-april-2023-and-april-2024-retroactive-increases

Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)

… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees … they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … public by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children, families, and communities. Toward this end, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-city

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024

… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached … COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. “The record high bonus pool reflects Wall Street’s very strong performance in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024

Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)

… could be made and goods or services may not be procured in the taxpayers’ best interest. Recommendations The audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68

Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (2014-S-50), 90-Day Response

To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing conditions of Strict and Intens

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s50-response.pdf

Opinion 2006-3

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3

NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry

… challenges. DiNapoli, Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, and Stringer, Chief Investment Advisor of … produce emissions that contribute to it. But when asked how laws and regulations to prevent climate change may affect … the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industry

Ordinary Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan

… This benefit is available to you only if you joined the Police and Fire Retirement … benefits are available. Eligibility If you are unable to perform your duties because of permanent physical or … benefit. The Benefit If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-disability

State Agencies Bulletin No. 796

… Affected Employees Longevity-eligible employees in BU05 with an Increment Code of 1976-2002, 0010 or 0110 Effective Date(s) Payment will be processed in a separate check dated April 16, 2008 (Administration) and … the negotiated agreement between the State and the Public Employees Federation (PEF) provides for a Longevity …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/796-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-lls

State Agencies Bulletin No. 972

… Affected Employees Longevity-eligible employees in BU05 with an Increment Code of 1976-2005, 0010, 0110, … the negotiated agreement between the State and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), provides for a Longevity … or $2,500. Effective Date(s) Payment will be processed in a separate check dated April 28, 2010 (Administration) and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/972-april-2010-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-payment

DiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry

… released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 … nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number of jobs also fell by 4.1%. “Nonprofits play an … in wages in 2022 (11.1% of the nationwide total). Average annual wages paid by nonprofits in the state were lower than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industry

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-30

… the merit step becomes part of the employee’s base salary. An employee’s Geographic Pay Differential is not … (1) complete year of service at the Job Rate of the salary grade. One (1) year of service is defined as 26 pay periods … of ANN . PEF employees must be in grade 4 or 7 through 18 or NS equated to grade 4 or 7 through 18 (on the NYS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-30-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent

State Agencies Bulletin No. 800

… 05 and 67 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN Effective Date(s) Payment is effective 3/27/08 (Institution) or 4/3/08 … the negotiated agreement between PEF and the State of New York for 2003-2007 and a GOER side letter dated January 10, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/800-april-2008-public-employees-federation-pef-merit-step-listings-and

Accidental Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, … 1, 1980. The written notice must detail the time and place of the accident, the particulars thereof, the nature … any annuity savings contributions you may have made while in service. The mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-disability

Accidental Disability – Career Plan

… incapacitated (physically or mentally) and unable to perform your job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for this … you contracted HIV (where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-disability