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The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… the State minimum wage), and your salary was paid directly from State funds. Additionally, you must meet one of the … and die while on the State payroll following your return from an authorized leave of absence without pay; or You have … program supplements the ordinary death benefit payment from your retirement system if that payment is less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesOutstanding Violations (Follow-Up)
… inspectors found the conditions had not been corrected and continued to pose an immediate threat to life and safety. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the … the four prior recommendations, two have been implemented and two have been partially implemented. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/15/outstanding-violations-followOpinion 93-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Professional Services … Safety or Health Administration requirements). In this connection, the fire district may enter into one or … the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement in the manner prescribed in that section. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 648-A
… by NYSCOPBA (BU01) in the following titles: Correction Officer Correction Officer Spanish Language Correction Officer Trainee* Correction Officer Trainee Spanish Language* …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/648-cash-advance-payment-eligible-employees-represented-nyscopba-bu01Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board of … officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a result, they did not … and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108State Agencies Bulletin No. 816
… 82 Security Supervisors Units (BU61 and 91) who have been in positions eligible to receive Pre-Shift Briefing in Fiscal Year 2007-08 and who are employed in the following agencies: Office of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/816-new-query-identifying-employees-bargaining-units-61-and-91-eligible-preState Agencies Bulletin No. 1223
… Effective, January 1, 2013 the tax rate for employees is 6.2%. The maximum social security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2013 is $7,049.40. Medicare Tax The Medicare tax rate for employees and employers is 1.45%. There is no wage base limit for this tax. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste ( 2017-S-51 ). About the Program Our … effectively safeguard campus communities against hazardous materials and waste. Our audit found that SUNY officials have … variation in the adequacy of controls over hazardous materials. At most of the non-university center campuses, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followOpinion 2001-3
… revenues for general municipal purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§94, 453; STATE CONSTITUTION, article IX, §1(f): A … value of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water public utility service, or from using … affirmative authority to municipal corporations operating gas, electric or water utilities to earn from and out of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Upstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… New York’s only academic medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human … facilities, including its downtown campus location in Syracuse and over 100 specialty clinics. Upstate serves … revenue of approximately $1.4 billion for the same period. In 2013, Upstate hired a consultant to help strengthen its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… We found that the monitoring performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 991
… of a new Time Entry code and to provide instructions for payment of the 2009 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance for Lifeguards. Affected Employees Eligible employees in … Background GOER memorandum dated February 5, 2010 provides for Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/991-2009-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-lifeguardsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… Dates Query designation and renaming must be completed by January 25, 2021. The migration will be effective at Go … will be updated, tested, and migrated to version 9.2 by OSC. Agency queries designated by agency users will be migrated to version 9.2 but will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… received), which prevented the Board’s approval and price verification. 31 claims totaling $20,714 were missing 28 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "In a vertical city, with tens of thousands of elevators … about false inspections or hazardous conditions. Even in a limited group of inspections, we found nearly every one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … used to process driver licenses and vehicle registrations. In addition, the Department processes more than 6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a sharp decline in the financial markets in the fourth quarter of 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January … have more than one CIN assigned during the time they are in receipt of benefits, such as one CIN under FFS enrollment … payments. Individuals have several options for enrolling in Medicaid, including through Local Departments of Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal … gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York City’s financial plan released today by New York … New York City Mayor Bill de Blasios budget proposal … gaps and to replenish reserves according to a review of New York Citys financial plan released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdf