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DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of services. Programs that help fund front-line responders, … and very troubling actions the state anticipates taking to address the revenue loss and growing costs of fighting the … public health and fiscal crisis that could dramatically change our landscape for years to come. As reports by my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookABLE Residency
… the New York State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program. Memo Bill Text … the New York State residency requirement for designated beneficiaries in the New York ABLE program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/able-residencyWarwick Valley Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-139)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/warwick-valley-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-139Village of Andover – Water and Electric Cash Receipts (2019M-152)
… and electric cash receipts were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings We reviewed … and found that they were properly recorded and deposited in a timely manner. However, the Board has not established … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. … Determine whether water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-andover-water-and-electric-cash-receipts-2019m-152Village of Bainbridge - Conflict of Interest (2019M-72)
… whether the Board ensured that Village officials did not have prohibited interests in Village contracts. Key Finding … our audit period. Key Recommendation Adopt procedures to help detect and prevent prohibited interests in contracts. … whether the Board ensured that Village officials did not have prohibited interests in Village contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/28/village-bainbridge-conflict-interest-2019m-72EDSS - Revenue Contract / Amendment Help
… Non-Quick EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) In EDSS, you can search by the Audit ID or PeopleSoft ID to locate the Revenue Contract / Amendment. EDSS will pull the Revenue Contract / Amendment header … When will a Revenue Contract / Amendment submitted through EDSS be received by the Bureau of Contracts (BOC)? Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-revenue-contract-amendment-helpTown of North Collins - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-68)
… duties or oversee the cash receipts function. Eight summer recreation registrants did not pay program fees that … Co-Director’s child attended the after-school, soccer and summer recreation programs for free, without full Board … records and supporting documentation are retained. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/07/24/town-north-collins-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 127
… codes for employees in the Public Employees Federation (PEF) Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 05 … Two new deduction codes have been established for PEF employees: 395 PEF Auto (Liberty) 396 PEF Home (Liberty) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/127-new-voluntary-insurance-codes-pefState Agencies Bulletin No. 1017
… Education Department agencies must carefully review the payroll records of rehired retirees to confirm that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1017-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Purpose To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New York State College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees who participate in the College Savings Program. Background Upromise … the toll-free phone line and web site through close of business November 14, 2003. Effective November 17, 2003, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 267
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. … To advise agencies of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/267-supplemental-wage-flat-withholding-rate-decreaseEdgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)
… disable unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. As a result, the District had an increased risk of unauthorized … accounts that had last login dates ranging from July 29, 2021 to July 1, 2023. The accounts included: 14 former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37EDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… receiving times? Transactions arriving via interagency mail, delivery or submitted electronically before 3:00pm … same business day. Transactions arriving via interagency mail, delivery or submitted electronically after 3:00pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-helpState Agencies Bulletin No. 1257
… Purpose To familiarize PayServ users with changes in PayServ resulting from the planned upgrade to PayServ v … being used and are detailed below: For IE7: Launch IE and log into PayServ or PS Query. Launch IE again and log into the other environment. For IE8 and forward: Log into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1257-payroll-system-upgrade-changes-payserv-91Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Perth (Town) Board (Board) members had prohibited interest in non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings A Board member … prevent Town officials from having prohibited interests in non-payroll disbursements. Town officials generally … of Perth Town Board Board members had prohibited interest in nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142DiNapoli Releases Review of First Quarter State Revenue Collections
… according to a report on state finances issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Personal … accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … Total state tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-releases-review-first-quarter-state-revenue-collectionsContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… (“OSC”), on behalf of the New York State and Local Retirement Systems (“NYSLRS”), intends to procure printing and mailing services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148Former Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Bharara said: “Michael Vatter, the former Newburgh City Fire Chief, cheated the public he swore to serve by double-dipping, receiving both a public pension and a paycheck at the same time. Today, he admitted to his … his return to the public sector New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System despite knowing he had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… Over the past ten years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued … transportation and the construction of school facilities – have not seen major formula changes during the last ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system and may … The department must act on our recommendations and address these shortfalls, so Medicaid recipients receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billion