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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of additional eligibility criteria regarding the CSEA MC and PEF NonPensionable Lump Sum Payments which may impact employees who were previously ineligible to receive a NonPensionable Lump Sum Payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record … declined at a slower rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many … and the employment gains in the securities industry. Wall Street added 9,600 jobs during the first 11 months of 2007, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordSmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Preschool, Inc. (Small Wonder) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special … are based on the financial information that Small Wonder reports to SED on its annual CFRs. For the 3 fiscal years … by Small Wonder Preschool Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were reasonable necessary directly related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 91-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45DiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found Medicaid … denied,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is vital to millions of New Yorkers in need of quality health care and the Department … An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Newark Housing Authority , City of Olean , Town of Sharon and Westchester County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… regular inspections and complaint investigations. As of 2023, there were 534 adult care facilities operating in New … oversight offices had inspection backlogs – New York City, Long Island and Western New York – while Central New York had … sampled adult care facilities across the state and found a range of serious health and safety issues, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Saratoga and the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … annually, the board has not updated its procurement policy in almost 20 years and did not ensure that town officials and … a sticker from the town clerk at an annual cost of $5 in 2015 and $10 in 2016. Additionally, the town of Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWorld Trade Center Presumption – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-centerOpinion 93-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … LAW, §§33, 34, 811, 813; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§87, 89: In connection with an examination into the accounts and … local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Retirement Contribution Borrowing Limits
… amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow against retirement … amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York State and Local Retirement System may borrow against retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/retirement-contribution-borrowing-limitsEarnings – Enhanced Reporting
… Certain types of member earnings may or may not be pensionable and there may be limits to what can count toward a members pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earningsPlacement Agent Ban
Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents paid intermediaries and registered lobbyists in obtaining investments with the CRF
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banLocal Government Ethics
… A.7477 (Theile) / S.5548 (Biaggi) – Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a … in which they or a relative have an interest and expanding the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics … Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsNew York State Debt
… Impact Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State of New York General Obligation Bonds, October 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtOpinion 94-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter … VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in the city's on-street parking meter zones. Currently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Jackson Child Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit focused primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/jackson-child-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFranziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… non-profit special education provider located in Tompkins County, serving students from nine counties in Central New York. Among other programs, Racker provides … June 30, 2018, Racker reported approximately $4.36 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the Preschool Integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Franklin Square Public Library , Village of Hobart , Town of Lancaster , Town … spent appropriately and effectively." Franklin Square Public Library – Claims Audit (Nassau County) The board does … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebates