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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)
… (2012-S-29). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 6, 2012, examined whether the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (Parks) was … and repairing any hazardous conditions identified. We found staff were actively involved in inspecting facilities …
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
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected … amount for CSEA Hourly employees will continue at 1.3% of earnings as referenced in Payroll Bulletin No. 646 issued … or Agency Shop Fee amount when an employee’s percentage of time worked changes (i.e. from part-time to full time or …
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 – 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-assetsNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … Northport Union Free School District is located in the Town of Huntington, Suffolk County. The District is … The District operates nine schools and has approximately 6,200 students and 1,680 employees. For the 2013-14 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionMattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… but are not limited to, increasing necessary reserves, paying off debt, financing one-time expenditures and reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State … of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligible