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Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… of Civil Service (Department) administers NYSHIP. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Department … special items; 29 based the reimbursement of special items on the hospitals’ gross charges (i.e., no limit); and 16 did … of Empire’s payments for special items. Systemic problems in Empire’s controls over these payments were identified, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… March 2014: Major Contract Approvals Construction Approved a $31.2 million Office of Court Administration contract with … contract with DeFoe Corp. for bridge rehabilitation on I-87 over Mosholu Parkway in the Bronx. Approved three Office … Services (OTDA) award to Legal Services NYC for free civil legal services to 1,000 low income residents. Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… to take over the FIDA’s unauthorized revolving loan fund. In May 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven … capital” to cover two new FLDC loans that began in early 2014. FIDA also improperly gifted $143,000 to the … spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could … experiencing a decline in staffing of more than 13%. The Department of Correction had the greatest loss of employees … planned, the pace was greater than anticipated, and the Police Department (6.7%), Department of Social Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionFinancial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers
… financial counseling and coaching for NYC residents. Unclaimed Funds New York State has over $20 billion in unclaimed funds. See if you are owed money – Unclaimed Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
… Employer contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the … the ERS will decrease in SFY 2019-20 from 14.9 percent of payroll to 14.6 percent of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… State pays for expenses incurred when an employee travels on official State business. In some instances, these expenses are reportable as employee … associated with meal allowances for day trips. However, in certain instances, the employee’s personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects. The audit covers the period January 1, … Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any defects found during inspections. If a … New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks to take appropriate action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsOpinion 89-64
… manner (see also Winkler v Summers , 51 Hun 636, 5 NYS 723; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-35, p 65). To fulfill its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… $1.9 million to Software People Inc.; and $1.9 million to IIT Inc. $3.9 million to the Albany Convention Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready … some preparation and planning. You are a member of one of the largest pension systems in the world and your retirement … average salaries and service credit totals to estimate what their benefit will be when they retire.* Entering a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 3.38 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019, raising its estimated value to $216.2 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… a six-year tenure. "Under Vicki’s direction, the state pension fund has produced impressive investment returns, … value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and dedication are impressive, but … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $209.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … that their county received all the surcharges to which it was entitled. Village of Milford – Board Oversight (Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $50 million to a private equity … been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 6,940. The Town is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fOverview – Enhanced Reporting
… When you report to NYSLRS, you upload and submit an enhanced report file or … be more convenient for you depending on the data you need to submit. If you choose to upload a report file, your file must be formatted as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats/overviewAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Among working households, 41 percent had at least one adult shift their work to a teleworking environment. 4 It has … 31, 2021, available online at https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/CRNY_Report.pdf . 46 Digital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… begins a partnership with NYSLRS that we take pride in. Without your cooperation and assistance, we would not be … members with the benefits they have earned. We rely on you to provide us with key information about your … join NYSLRS. By law, employers must notify new employees in writing of their right to join NYSLRS when they begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-role