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Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of constitutionally authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Development (HPD): Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2017-N-5) Auditors examined $6.1 million in contract payments to … that are less than $100,000 or for purchases made without a contract, regardless of dollar amount. As a result, none of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-53
… for local law when paying additional compensation to town board members and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, … on the preliminary budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member … fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Heat and Hot Water Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of … and the use of kitchen ovens and space heaters to address insufficient heat can cause fires and pollute … supply their tenants with adequate heat from October 1 to May 31, the “heat season,” which translates to a minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsHousing for Seniors
… Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners. Our audit covered the period from January … in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsOpinion 91-34
… affect the outcome of an election; and the current printer has the expertise to assure proper layout. You also … prior to the deadline. If ballot information changes, the printer re-prints the materials to account for the change. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34DiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… school districts face in fulfilling the services mandate that force the need for waitlists – and has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-320
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … provide for an increase in the Overtime Meal Allowance to $9.00 effective April 1, 2023. Effective Dates The April … Eligibility Criteria The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2023 Salary Increase: Represented and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-320-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in 2015, higher than the national average of $29,700. In New York, student loan debt more than doubled … A report on student loan debt found the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32200 in 2015 higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own procedures or properly … errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs according to an audit released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… if you are not a member of the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), the New York State Teachers’ … wage), and your salary was paid directly from State funds. Additionally, you must meet one of the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-386
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … own operating budget. As a result, they determine whether to implement a minimum wage increase. Since 2019, all increases to the minimum wage are dependent upon an analysis of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-386-january-2026-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your beneficiaries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… Statewide Financial System (SFS) that compares a voucher to a purchase order referenced on the voucher. Where applicable, matching also compares the voucher to receiving and inspection information. Matching is required … These matching and receiving requirements will help to ensure vouchers are appropriate for payment. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingOversight of Nurse Licensing
… Department): independently verifies information submitted by nursing license applicants; monitors nurses once they are … Department independently verifies information submitted by nursing license applicants monitors nurses once they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with the steps required to calculate breaks in service for ORP and VDC members (Plan … employee and employer contributions from being transferred to the ORP/VDC vendor timely when the suspense period has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1025
… Purpose To advise agencies of a new option to mail direct deposit advice statements directly to the employee. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in Direct Deposit whose agency participates in the new direct … many agencies, OSC is offering an option to mail employee direct deposit advice statements directly to the employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1025-direct-mailing-direct-deposit-advice-statementsDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… of the New York City Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) efforts to make capital improvements to shelters. The … has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs … in the city, including 53 owned by the city, subject to DHS oversight. Over the years, a significant number have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixCounty Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… Background An individual’s eligibility for social welfare benefits may change for many reasons, including … jobs through no fault of their own. To be eligible for UI benefits an individual must be ready, willing, and able to … and able to work and, therefore, are not eligible for UI benefits. Key Findings While each county had some controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the … layoffs in 2019, and may not be sufficient if the layoffs do not take place until 2020. The budgeted $50,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11