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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Office of Alcoholism … Auditors found OASAS is not effectively monitoring the expenses reported by Palladia to ensure that reimbursed … claims are allowable, supported and program related. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2018, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… commission report had suggested implementing a specific platform – DB101 – to provide features such as an interactive … other publicly funded benefits. OMH officials said that platform did not meet their minimum internal security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… activity. Because the board relied on an engineering firm and a financial advisor to manage capital projects, it … duties and did not monitor the work performed by the firm he improperly contracted with to act as director of … took place and 60% of journal entries were approved by the firm without the supervisor’s review. The supervisor also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1XI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law Article XI, the obligation to certify to DTF that the contractor, and, to the best of the contractor's … agency that the requisite certification has been made to DTF, or that the certification is not required to be filed, … of the renewal term, that the contractor has filed with DTF the certification, as required by Tax Law Section 5-a, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2181
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that employees with NYSPO access can opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2023 tax … Employees enrolled in NYSPO who have chosen to opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2181-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2023-form-w-2Street Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and … quality of life of our primary customers, City residents.” DOT is responsible for over 6,300 miles of streets and … tunnels, including 24 movable bridges and four tunnels. DOT issues 150 different types of sidewalk and roadway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followFinal Average Earnings
… earnings (FAE) will be based on the average of your three highest consecutive years of earnings, the same as … (FAE). Your FAE is based on the average of your highest three consecutive years of earnings (except for some PFRS … FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2282
… out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2024 tax year. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled in NYSPO who … with IRS Publications 15-A , Employer’s Supplemental Tax Guide 2024, and 1141 General Rules and Specifications … , employers may electronically furnish Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statements to employees if the following requirements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2282-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2024-form-w-2DiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… in 47% of cases, DHR officials either did not initiate the investigation or failed to notify the person accused of … 69% of cases reviewed, DHR officials did not complete the investigation or notify the accused of the outcome within 100 … In one case, it took over three years to complete the investigation for determining probable cause. On average, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1968
… are available for employees without computer access, or who choose not to use the online enrollment process. These … date all SEFA deductions that currently have no end date, or an end date that is not valid. OSC will process the … OSC will end date all SEFA deductions with no end date or an end date that is not valid. Therefore, it is imperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1968-2022-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, as a citizen, attorney and legislator, for the … to employment, a cornerstone of the American dream, we have great work ahead of us, “ said Ted Kennedy Jr., … and practices – not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s also good for business.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… and requirements on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Form 1099 reporting and filing requirements, as well as … payments outside of the State’s joint custody account. The IRS requires the annual reporting of certain payments made to … (information return), and a copy must be filed with the IRS. For a list of payments subject to IRS reporting, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsOther Bulletin No. 80
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the January 2025 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-80-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-state-universityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2385
… opt out of receiving a paper Form W-2 statement for the 2025 tax year. Affected Employees: Employees enrolled in … can opt out of receiving a paper Form W2 statement for the 2025 tax year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2385-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-electronic-delivery-2025-form-w-2SUNY Bulletin No. SU-234
… eligibility criteria and for whom they have received a letter from the NYSLRS Member and Employer Service Bureau … be the Date of Membership provided on the NYSLRS transfer letter. Benefit Plan will vary based on Tier status. … or PAFAT6 based on tier indicated on the NYSLRS transfer letter. If the NYSLRS transfer letter indicates the employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-234-state-university-police-officer-eligibility-police-andDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… are further increased by 1% annually in tax years 2026 to 2029. In 2030, the limit reverts to $10,000 for all … Bill Related Reports Report on the State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget and First Quarterly Financial Plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368.1
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller … This bulletin is effective immediately. Department of Labor Actions: The DOL will instruct agencies to initiate the … Employee questions should be directed to the Department of Labor at (888) 209-8124. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23681-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2368
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), are affected. Background: The State Comptroller … This bulletin is effective immediately. Department of Labor Actions: The DOL will instruct agencies to initiate the … Employee questions should be directed to the Department of Labor at (888) 209-8124. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2368-instructions-use-deduction-code-433-unemployment-insurance-owed-and-newDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… in the state compile a record of each reportable violent or disruptive incident that occurs on school property. … called the Violent and Disruptive Incident Report, or VADIR, to their district office. The summary must include … 11 incidents of intimidation, harassment, menacing or bullying; and Pleasantville High School in Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… expenditures. Averill Park Central School District – Payroll (Rensselaer County) District officials accurately paid salaries and wages according to their payroll process. However, when the superintendent signs the … always pre-approved. Greater Johnstown School District – Payroll (Fulton County) District officials ensured employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits