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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… services as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to … Plus (CHP) beneficiaries are available for the period from January 2018 through November 2020 (the most recent … began to increase before the pandemic, growing from slightly more than 1,200 monthly in January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in each of the following five months. That progress nearly halted in October, when statewide employment rose by less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… and improprieties. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. … Major Contracts Approved Department of Transportation Highway Construction Approved a $126.2 million contract with … grant to Assistance Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica. Approved an $878,000 Office of Children and Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014State Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… Background Recently, a binding arbitration award was made in accordance with section 209 of the Civil Service Law with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit represented by NYSCOPBA. Because only certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Development (2019-F-50) (Follow-Up) An audit issued in September 2018 found that New York City’s rules were limited in scope and did not encourage Linden Plaza officials to make … at competitive prices and none of the $10.7 million in purchases made by Linden Plaza were subject to competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector … as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county self-insurance plan as authorized by the Workers' … salaries to those job classifications. If you participate in the State Insurance Fund or purchase a policy from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsThe VendRep System
… for approval to the Office of the State Comptroller. Log in or create an account to get started. Using the online … the online option, it must notify prospective bidders in the solicitation document. (Use the specific language … of the VendRep System Welcome Package. ) Things to keep in mind: Completion of the online questionnaire does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient, and in turn, the MCOs are required to pay for the Medicaid … recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) in addition to Medicaid (e.g., employer-based coverage or … bill TPHI carriers for the recovery of about $292 million in pharmacy claims that MCOs paid as the primary insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipientsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk … than eight teachers, expenditures of less than $5 million in the previous year, or enrollment of fewer than 1,500 … qualifies Candidates for the position must have expertise in district financial operations, pertinent statutes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… approved a license agreement with ASP Partners LLC with an estimated value of $1.9 million to provide and … sale of 77 Halstead St. in Rochester to Damani Properties LLC. Division of Military and Naval Affairs: approved a seven … contract valued at $238,873 with B4D Production Services LLC for the Marcy Ave. Armory in Brooklyn. Major Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014DiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … found that far too often the assessments were insufficient in assessing when they had mental illness or substance abuse issues and individuals were placed in a shelter that could not give them the help they needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the fourth year in a row that New York has had a positive balance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages paid in New York State declined by $125 billion or 74 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to … Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021XIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… journal entry has errors and is unable to post in SFS. State agencies are expected to monitor these errors … “E” under budget status to see the budgetary chartfields in error and the ledger group that is causing the issue. … authority. The normal interchange rules established in section 51 or 93 of SFL should be followed first. If it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… of the importance of providing all required information in order to ensure a timely audit and payment of their reimbursement claim. These forms can be designed in either a manual or electronic format. An electronic format … A travel reimbursement form should request information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsEstimate Your Pension
… can estimate their pension using Retirement Online in just a few quick and easy steps. To get started: Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . … retirement benefit plan. To find this information: Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pensionPost-Retirement Reporting
… requirements, use the Post-Retirement Reporting Page in Retirement Online if you: Still use legacy reporting; or … be aware of the laws governing how much retirees can earn in post-retirement employment without affecting their … to annually report retirees who worked for you. Sign in to Retirement Online . From Account Homepage, click Submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reporting