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DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal (HCR); and whether selected LPAs were properly … of several of New York State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, including the Housing Trust Fund … low-income housing. Within HTFC, the Office of Community Renewal (OCR) is responsible for administering the RESTORE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… annually report certain employment information to the contracting agency, the Department of Civil Service (DCS) and … reports are to be submitted by the contractor to the contracting agency, to OSC and to DCS. OSC must include the … that Form B be submitted annually by the contractor to the contracting agency, DCS and OSC. COMPLETING THE FORMS Form A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson … Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … Date from the Effective Dates section to reflect the April 2025 increase (as applicable) for eligible employees as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandCUNY Bulletin No. CU-714
… Employees Employees in Bargaining Units CB, PC, T8 and TC who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-714-july-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the new Additional Pay Earnings Codes automatic processing for the biweekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically for employees represented by Council 82 Security Superviso
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review … tested and updated as needed. The plan should focus on sustaining critical IT functions during and after a … jobs during a disruption. The details will vary depending on the size and scope of the entity and its computerized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… regulates 650 utilities responsible for a wide range of services across the State. Through its Department of Public … affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam,telecommunications, and water services for New … the statutory authority to pursue civil penalties against gas and electric utilities. The Department’s responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 through … to a 2022 research report published by the CDC: Among high school students in 2019, 37% reported persistently … according to the CDC, among the New York State high school student population in 2017 (approximately 808,150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… “New York taxpayers generously use tax-check offs to donate their money to help others,” DiNapoli said. “State … contributions declined by 9 percent. The Return a Gift to Wildlife Fund led in the number of contributions, with more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-329
… travel, room and board. These payments are reportable on Form 1042-S and may be subject to nonresident alien tax … regular earnings under a different income code, a separate Form 1042-S will be issued. Note : Nonresident alien … student has all required paperwork (i.e. SSN/ITIN and Form W-8BEN) The following fields must be populated: Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-329-payment-and-reporting-cuny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Villages: Almond , Cedarhurst , Copenhagen , … by making financial information readily available to the public. By being open, providing information and keeping public records … by making financial information readily available to the public By being open taxpayers are given the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… diagnosed with ESRD and instruct them on how and where to apply for Medicare; develop an outreach program that … Medicare; follow up with Medicaid recipients who do not apply for Medicare; and recover Medicaid claims paid for any … in the initial audit. For instance, the Department now identifies and notifies ESRD recipients about their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followDiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… address problems and identify solutions,” DiNapoli said. “This report builds on my office’s previous work examining … In 2019 , DiNapoli published a report analyzing the first year of data from SED’s SSEC report, which was implemented in … and disruptive incident categories (assault, sexual offense, and weapons possession) experienced gradually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2324
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay, Supplemental Location … Date from the Effective Dates section to reflect the April 2025 increase (as applicable) for eligible employees as … Agency Actions: Increases to Additional Pay To pay the April 2025 increases to eligible employees not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2324-april-2025-increases-location-pay-supplemental-location-payDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… recipients whose managed care coverage should have been suspended. The audit also identified 10 Medicaid providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … moved to Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) because the cost of the managed care premiums generally exceeds the cost of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … claims auditing policy contains provisions related to the appointment and duties of the claims auditor, the … acceptable-use policies are inadequate because they do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … However, they have not allocated sufficient resources for future highway equipment needs. The capital plan should … should be replaced and whether to accumulate funds for replacement in reserves or take advantage of current low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Averill Park No. 2 Fire District , Village of Goshen , Hortonville Fire District , … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Averill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity … DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Averill Park No 2 FD Village of Goshen Hortonville Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits