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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… million reviewed was approved by the board. Henrietta Fire Company Inc. – Board Oversight (Monroe County) The board did … County) A previous audit, Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls ( 2022M-200 ), determined that … policies or adequate written procedures for managing network user account access. To help officials improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focus as ridership remains well below … 40% that the MTA had expected in its budget. Starting in 2025, the MTA will face growing budget gaps. That year it … or more. How the MTA chooses to close these gaps in the coming years will likely impact riders on subways, buses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… increased the burden placed on taxpayers and resulted in the district’s reserve funds, in total, increasing by approximately $1.5 million (84%) over … actions and were not made available for public review in a timely manner. Town of Saugerties – Claims Auditing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1438
… Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2015 Agreement between the State of New York and … status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1438-2014-2015-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1537
… Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … criteria Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2015-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and … status shall be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1537-2015-2016-public-employees-federation-pef-pilot-firearms-training-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… from all PayServ job records, as well as agencies not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates: Wages Contribution … Note : Variable contribution rates must be entered in the Percent of Earnings field on the PayServ Savings Plans … Schedule when updating the Retirements Plan panel in PayServ. Eligibility Criteria Tier 6 members enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… “Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, … provide greater internet access. The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… today his auditors found a total of $11.7 million in costs that should be recouped after examining eight … office identified fraud and improper use of taxpayer funds in a series of audits that led to legislative changes that … the services they were promised.” Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has completed 126 audits of preschool and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and long-lasting … The COVID-19 pandemic struck when the MTA was already in difficult financial straits, with budget gaps it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at OPWDD. Affected Employees Employees in certain Operational Services Unit (BU03), Institutional … 2.5 times the employee’s regular rate of pay for employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate shall apply to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The New York State Budget enacted in April 2025 resulted in two new sections of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), which created new retirement plans in the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS): Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/overviewMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… and Fire Retirement System members. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retiremenet System.) These benefits … 8, 2010 are covered under Article 14. The information in this publication does not apply to you. Throughout this … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planDiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… into the hands of ordinary citizens. In the coming weeks, my office will thoroughly review the Executive Budget and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSCAM ALERT
… and foremost, we assure you your personal information in Retirement Online is secure. We are not aware of any … anyone affected. We will update you on any developments. In the meantime, if you think your Retirement Online account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertMember Outreach and Presentations
… , which is the fastest and most convenient way to access account information and conduct business with NYSLRS; … members who are within 5 years of retirement to provide account-specific benefit information and answer questions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-outreach-and-presentationsIX.12.I Updated and Expanded CMIA Regulations – IX. Federal Grants
… CMIA; and Required the State to notify the U.S. Treasury in writing of a federal program change that should be reflected in the TSA, within 30 days of the date on which the State … Amendments may address, but are not limited to: Changes in funding techniques (i.e., methods used by the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12i-updated-and-expanded-cmia-regulationsOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… In general, a business continuity plan focuses on strategies … sustaining an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… May NOT personally use rewards or points accumulated from the purchase of goods or services for State use. May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsScarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… the District’s overtime costs may have been reduced by at least $167,000. As a result, officials are paying more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Spencerport Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-254)
… The Spencerport Central School District is located in the Towns of Ogden, Gates, Greece and Parma in Monroe County. The District, which operates six schools … approximately $77.1 million. Key Findings Appropriations in the District’s adopted budgets from 2012-13 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/spencerport-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-254