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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1664
… has been superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1664.1 Purpose To inform agencies of updated procedures for processing union … in PayServ Affected Employees Employees who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues (except … payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all actions taken with respect to union dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … to ensure that those with severe mental illness get treatment to prevent them harming themselves or others,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third Party Health Insurance (2020-S-39) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s39-response.pdfDiNapoli: Audit of NYC's CityFHEPS Program Reveals Weak Oversight and Rising Costs
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli of New York City’s largest housing voucher program found that weak … Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) is overseen by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), and it is … of Social Services Homebase Clients Related Work New York City Department of Social Services: Administration of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-audit-nycs-cityfheps-program-reveals-weak-oversight-and-rising-costsRisk Management Planning Group
… of our examination were to determine if the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF): (i) effectively addressed the risk of … Planning Group (RMPG) serving in conflicting roles of insurance broker and Third Party Administrator (TPA) for … provides a guaranteed source of workers’ compensation insurance for employers within New York State. In 2001, NYSIF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/24/risk-management-planning-groupAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefits are paid monthly and, unless the member is in a special 20- or 25-year retirement plan that allows for a … to governmental plans such as NYSLRS. We recognize no special interest in the status of “surviving spouse.” … — The beneficiary under a pop-up pension payment option election may not renounce their beneficiary status to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by … its collection procedures, this audit shows that it can certainly do a lot more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesHebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… determine whether the costs reported by the Hebrew Academy for Special Children, Inc. (Hebrew Academy) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … primarily on expenses claimed on Hebrew Academy’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 and included certain … determine whether the costs reported by the Hebrew Academy for Special Children Inc Hebrew Academy on its Consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/hebrew-academy-special-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSex Offender Registration - Mount Vernon City Police Department (S9-14-20)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/mount-vernon-city-police-s9-14-20.pdfSex Offender Registration - St. Lawrence County Sheriff Office (S9-14-25)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/st-lawrence-county-sheriff-s9-14-25.pdfOpinion 2010-3
… 459 NYS2d 1027; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of Suffolk , 90 AD2d 522, 455 NYS2d 32 app dismissed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3Opinion 89-21
… ( Sanchez v Lippincott , 89 AD2d 372, 455 NYS2d 457 [4th Dept 1982]), including trees which overhang the road (see … Tagg v City of Lockport , 228 AD 319, 238 NYS 662 [4th Dept 1930], affd 254 NY 582, 173 NE 876 [1930]; Embler v Town … Luceri v County of Orange , 144 AD2d 444, 534 NYS2d9 [2nd Dept 1988]). Therefore, a town is under a duty to make a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Financial Condition and Selected Expenses
… Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA’s annual on-track attendance approximates 1.8 million people, … contributions, post-employment health benefits, and depreciation) totaling $13.2 million from profit and loss … officials generally defended the practices cited in our report. In particular, officials stated that it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expensesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … delinquent accounts were not accurately re-levied, and the town did not receive all of the revenue it was entitled to. Officials did not maintain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack … period in 2019. Lottery revenues for the fiscal year are projected to decline by $293 million or 11.8 percent from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfOversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … to whether they’ll pursue renewal. If warranted, within 30 days prior to an order’s expiration, LGU staff may petition … slightly longer than 6 months to nearly 2½ years (198 days and 879 days, respectively). We found that most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: One of Largest U.S. Carbon Emitters Commits to Lower GHG Emissions
… new, long-term targets for lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions consistent with the Paris Agreement's goals. As a … to decarbonize its operations," DiNapoli said. "Reducing emissions and mitigating climate risk are vital to the … report on targets for the long-term reduction of its GHG emissions, taking into consideration the global GHG reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-one-largest-us-carbon-emitters-commits-lower-ghg-emissionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and 2012-13, as required by the by-laws. City of Rye – Boat Basin Fund (Westchester County) The city’s boat basin operations are generally operating efficiently. … cost allocations for its enterprise funds including the boat basin fund. Although the cost allocation was updated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits