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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… After Five Months, Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and … decline of 648,000 jobs, nearly 14 percent of its February total. Figures for the Orange-Rockland-Westchester MSA also … by Metropolitan Statistical Area September 2020 Total Jobs Change from February Number Percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020CUNY Bulletin No. CU-809
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the CUNY 2021-2024 Retroactive … Asst Loc 20543 U6 unrepresented group Background: Pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreements authorized by Carmelo … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-809-city-university-new-york-cuny-2021-2024-retroactive-blueState Agencies Bulletin No. 1480
… period. Affected Employees Employees whose Direct Deposit is returned from their financial institution for any reason … for use due to fiscal year end processing. Effective Date(s) March 30, 2016 through completion of fiscal year end … to be submitted to SFS for check printing when SFS becomes available. Therefore, employees whose direct deposits are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1480-direct-deposit-returns-and-reversals-during-statewide-financial-systemImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… the buy-in program, Medicaid pays the Medicare premiums and sometimes the deductibles and coinsurance of people who meet various eligibility … made by the New York City Human Resources Administration and the 57 other county departments of social services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not … and we found such documentation was often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 6, 2012, examined whether the Office of Parks, … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is … if the head of the agency, or a designee, has granted that authority by a rule or written directive filed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District , Commack Union Free School District and the Plainview-Bethpage Central … being spent appropriately and effectively.” Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (Nassau County) … his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District Commack Union Free School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 777
… as referenced in Payroll Bulletin No. 646 issued June 30, 2006. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/777-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid and Medicare, Medicare is generally the primary payer while Medicaid is a secondary payer. As a secondary payer, Medicaid pays the balance not covered by Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman’s … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… programs also obtain savings through the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which requires drug manufacturers to … ensure providers bill physician-administered drugs at the discounted drug acquisition cost. Key Findings Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, … 31, 2009. Our audit identified $40 million of excessive dental services that exceeded certain frequency limits (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followLimitations – Police and Fire Plan
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/limitationsDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), … contracts worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and … budget proposes a $500,000 grant to SCO to expand its five-day-a-week School Age Child Care/Afterschool Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsLimitations – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/limitationsLimitations – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 36 months of earnings immediately preceding your date of retirement. Tiers 2 and 3 If the earnings in any year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/limitationsSelect Financial Management Practices
… Commission was established through an act of the New York State Legislature. The enabling legislation granted broad … be generally in compliance with Commission procedures and laws and regulations. We found some minor improvements that can be made in each area, which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesDisposition of Farm Assets
… disposed of the assets associated with its closed farms, including equipment, livestock, and land. The audit … to the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Department operated farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the … Sullivan, Wallkill, Washington, and Wyoming. These farms produced dairy, beef, and vegetable products to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assets