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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2357

… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the July 2025 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: … The increases to Hazard Duty Pay are effective as follows: Payroll Period Effective Date Check Date Administration 9 Lag …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2357-july-2025-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-designated

Town of Lake Luzerne – Payroll (2022M-98)

… all punches for time in/out. Inaccurately calculated overtime payments to hourly employees, resulting in overpayments of $8,052 out … with the Town’s policy. Ensure the Board approves the salary or hourly wages of all officers and employees by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-payroll-2022m-98

Data Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University … Agriculture U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sources

Village of Ellenville – Information Technology (2014M-278)

… as the administrator of the financial software who does not perform or monitor the Village’s financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/02/village-ellenville-information-technology-2014m-278

Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our original report, Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts … Fund – $1,500. Key Finding Parks made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. Of the eight prior audit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/controls-over-cash-advance-accounts-follow

Village of Pelham – Information Technology (2016M-410)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Village officials adequately safeguarded … adequate web filtering process and not adopted procedures to adequately monitor IT usage and enforce compliance with … IT service provider identifying the specific services to be provided or the vendor’s responsibilities. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-pelham-information-technology-2016m-410

Town of Kirkwood – Justice Court Operations (2016M-414)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/21/town-kirkwood-justice-court-operations-2016m-414

Opinion 90-44

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … respect to the tentative budget of a village, required by section 5-508(3) of the Village Law. In pertinent part, … Law further provides that, upon the adoption of the budget by resolution of the board of trustees, "the wages and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1579

… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City withholding tax rates. Affected Employees Employees who are residents of the City of New York Background Recent legislation on New York City …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1579-new-york-city-withholding-tax-change

Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)

… were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President … the three prior audit recommendations, one was implemented and two were partially implemented. Key Recommendation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-follow

Town of Oxford – Financial Management (2016M-420)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town's financial operations for the period … The Board adopted budgets that relied on fund balance to fund recurring expenditures. The Supervisor did not provide the Board with sufficient information to monitor fund balance. The Supervisor did not file the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-oxford-financial-management-2016m-420

Town of Maine – Justice Court Operations (2016M-358)

… 1, 2015 through August 5, 2016. Background The Town of Maine is located in Broome County and maintains a Justice … an annual audit of the Justice’s records. … Town of Maine Justice Court Operations 2016M358 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/22/town-maine-justice-court-operations-2016m-358

City of Norwich – Information Technology (2012M-254)

… purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period January … 5, 2012. Background The City of Norwich is located in Chenango County and has 7,190 residents. The City is … million. Key Findings The City’s servers are not placed in secure locations. System users were granted administrative …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/22/city-norwich-information-technology-2012m-254

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter

… better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but the economy is sending mixed … economic conditions and what it means short- and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts … which was $9 billion, or 18.3%, higher than last year for the same period, largely reflecting higher Medicaid …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarter

State Police Bulletin No. SP-237

… PBA Short Term Disability, PBA Critical Illness, or PBA Accident insurance will notice a change in the way their … advice statement. Background: On August 8, 2023, the NYS Troopers PBA requested the creation of two new deduction … Term Disability: Short Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-237-separation-pba-insurance-deduction-code-545

DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010

… This video tells the story Cash bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees declined by nearly 8 percent to $20.8 billion in 2010, about one third less than paid out in 2007 before the financial crisis, according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010

Town of Machias – Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-98)

… perform his financial duties and cannot provide support for almost $1.6 million in interfund loans. Although … Prepare and file the annual financial reports for 2019 and 2020 with the Office of the State Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-machias-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-98

DiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit

… Retirement Fund (Fund), has been appointed lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against the … company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled investors by falsely … exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuit