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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The affiliated dentists created false entries in medical records to support claims, and that it was not possible to … payments. United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with its … manufacturer agreements utilized to obtain rebates for the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program did not meet or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPublic Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The average number of FA recipients increased for the first time in nine years, by 8.4 percent to 175,761 in SFY … fiscal years, spending for SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program and funded by the federal government, has … current food prices and trends in what recipients buy and eat increased SNAP benefits by 21 percent. Last October, SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… examined more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … responses to an emergency in a pre-planned and organized fashion to allow for a quick response in the event of an … align and comply with the State Regulations and guidance. Work with the Education Department to develop a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … nearly 1.55 million adults aged 60 and older (defined as senior citizens) residing in New York City. This number is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… used SWOP. Office of Information Technology Services (OITS): Effectiveness of the Information Technology … many basic planning steps were performed. As a result, OITS had little data to quantify or measure what benefits, if … far. Moreover, these deficiencies significantly limited OITS’ ability to maintain continuity and meet established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 492
… agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries. Affected Dates Beginning Pay Period 8 Lag for … unit was changed. Agency staff should review the salaries of these employees to determine if adjustments are … agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… employed by the Unified Court System and enrolled in the NY State Employees Retirement System 7Y. The contributions … System entry (Plan Type 7W) for Tier 6 remains an after tax deduction and is entered as PAFAT6. Enter “6” in the Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… Purpose To notify agencies of the final reduction in employee contributions. Affected Employees Contributory … 125-A, Section 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more … or more years of membership will receive a reduction in employee contributions over a phased-in period, ultimately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… Affected Employees Contributory employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan 7Z … who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who have ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 317
… Purpose To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who utilize OGS … To explain an automatic increase in the biweekly fee schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/317-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 249
… fee schedule Affected Employees Employees who utilize OGS parking facilities and have deduction code 427 Effective … OSC will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees: CURRENT BI-WEEKLY NEW BI-WEEKLY $ 3.24 $ 3.73 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/249-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.2
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the new health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses (Health Care Bonus) for … Executive Branch, the State University of New York (SUNY), and the City University of New York (CUNY). Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20522-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.1
… determining eligibility. Salary/Earnings Cap for Employees Who Work Simultaneously in Annualized and Non-Annualized … State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible employees who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20521-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-218
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … Salary Schedules. The increases are authorized pursuant to Section 7 of Chapter 400 of the Laws of 2014. Effective … Eligibility Criteria The following employees are eligible to receive the October 2014 and/or April 2015 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-218-october-2014-and-april-2015-salary-increases-bargaining-unitsPandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
Identity theft cases surged in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government programs as well as private financial institutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/increasing-threat-of-identity-theft.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Executive Budget, February 2019
State tax revenues in December and January fell far short of earlier projections, making the process of adopting the new State budget more difficult than in the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2019-20.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SU
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-10-30.pdf