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DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… to engage students, families, and their communities to address this troubling issue.” Chronic absenteeism is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as the share of students who miss … contended with the effects of the virus and its impact on learning, chronic absenteeism increased to 24.1% in SY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: MTA Weekend Ridership Recovery Outpaces Weekdays Across the Board
… accelerated in recent years, suggesting the MTA continue to adjust service in response, according to a report released … said. “The MTA should continue to focus on increasing the reliability and frequency of service on weekends to meet the ongoing rise in demand. The authority can also work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-mta-weekend-ridership-recovery-outpaces-weekdays-across-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1129
… earnings charges are properly transmitted to SFS and posted to the General Ledger. Payroll representatives not … earnings charges are properly transmitted to SFS and posted to the General Ledger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1129-updates-cost-centers-statewide-financial-system-sfs-and-payserv-accountDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… district-wide safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were also developed … 12 school districts did not have evidence of the required 30-day comment period for their district plan; 10 of the 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningReal Property Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Real Property Portfolio (Report 2022-S-14 ). About the Program Empire State Development’s (ESD) mission is to … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/03/real-property-portfolio-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2019
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … provided the increases to minimum wage did not result in a wage increase higher than the negotiated increase. These … Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN, 21P or CAL who are in a traineeship (Grade 800) Employees with a Comp Rate Code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2019-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… must change the dues amount if the employee's percentage of time worked changes to part-time, goes on sick leave at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212DiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… pandemic in New York state, with opioid-related overdose deaths increasing by 68% to nearly 5,000 individuals from … DiNapoli. The surge is largely due to a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids. Overdose deaths statewide from opioids and all drugs (5,841) in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicState Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … year. Agency Actions Agencies must update the Savings Plans page in accordance with the instructions below if an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2185
… contribution limits for employees enrolled in SRA and TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background: Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section … year. Agency Actions: Agencies must update the Savings Plans page in accordance with the instructions below if an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2185-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1505
… to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1505-october-2016-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpPublic Authorities
… into their legislative mandate. Each public authority is governed by a separate board of directors appointed by elected officials for varying terms of office. Funding and Operations Some … by public authorities without voter approval. The debt service for these bonds is usually supported by revenues of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesXII.4.D Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process – XII. Expenditures
… extent feasible, separation of duties relating to vendor registration, ordering, receiving and payment functions; To … from previous certifications are available for use. 2027 Certification For the certification due by April 30, 2027 , in addition to the annual Certification of Internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4d-certification-internal-controls-over-payment-processUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare … 2013. In our initial audit, we reviewed a random sample of 245 claims with modifier 59. We identified 13 claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followFuture Forward Internship Academy
… . Help Improve State Government Future Forward Internship Academy participants experience the challenges and rewards of … placements will be made by the Future Forward Internship Academy program. Track and experiential learning assignments … The presentation will be delivered before the entire Academy, including instructors and fellow students. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/internsDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. Auditors found regulators lacked the equipment to measure Internet speeds, used inaccurate data to track service reliability and imposed only four penalties in four years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection prevention and control policies, … exposure of their residents to COVID-19. The underlying health conditions and advanced age of many long-term care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataEDSS - Procurement Contract / Amendment Help
… contract transaction. How should I follow-up on the status of my EDSS Procurement Contract / Amendment if needed? … in Progress table for 15 days. After 15 days they drop off the table. To locate transactions previously approved or non-approved in EDSS you can use the Search function located in the menu of the Home Page. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-procurement-contract-amendment-helpEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… 2016. The audit objectives were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s family members and associates inappropriately … violations and questionable practices, including: The owner and family members submitted false income information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionDiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… on fiscal, policy and other issues. We need staff that can quickly and effectively help people and organizations … the political director in New York for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. Stevens was responsible for mobilizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staff