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Citywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments (2022-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n2.pdf2024 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund
The report includes: a description of the costs and damages paid by and recovered for the Fund; the monies spent pursuant to Section 186 (including amounts spent for oil spill prevention, training activities and equipment purchased), and the economic and environmental impacts on the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2024.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… of job losses, with 2.4 million claims reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics as of mid-February 2021. … actions taken by Congress and the President. New York's Labor Force Participation at Lowest Point Since 1984 The … to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives on February 27 would provide $12.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Service Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… retire at any age after completing 25 years of regional state park or New York State police officer service. Or, you … reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a regional state park police officer. The Benefit With 25 years of … 25 years, including service other than as a regional state park police officer, you will receive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/service-retirement-benefitOpinion 95-30
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes … of the chief fiscal officer or other officer of a public library, whether obtained from public or private sources, may … and moneys received from private sources, such as gifts. With respect to public source moneys, we concluded that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… the state totaled $884 million, an increase of 2.6%. More than 80% (46 of 57) of counties experienced year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in … the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax collections improved in August, year over year, … certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind sales tax revenues can be volatile and budget cautiously.” In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… on overtime in the first six months of 2014, a jump of $22 million over the same period in 2013, New York State … on overtime in the first six months of 2014 a jump of $22 million over the same period in 2013 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014DiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool to help fund retire health insurance and other post … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1717
… directly to the address on the AC1476 - Report of Check Exchange. Affected Employees Employees who are receiving a … agencies submit Forms AC1476 or AC230 for Payroll Check Exchange or Reversal. OSC audits these forms and creates a … for next-of-kin is on the AC1476 Report of Check Exchange. Ensure the employee’s address is up to date on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1717-new-york-state-salary-exchange-and-reversal-checks-be-mailed-directlyService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… and listed on the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Directory . The New York State Office of General Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its spending on political activities. The Fund owns shares of H&R Block … evaluate whether their investment dollars are being spent on objectives that foster long-term value. This is an issue on which we will continue to engage our portfolio companies.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingOpinion 88-40
… claims for the expenses of a joint service will be audited by the auditing body of the municipal corporation whose … Village Law, §117 may change to a June 1 fiscal year by village board resolution. A certified copy of the … letter concerning a joint youth summer program conducted by a village and a town pursuant to a municipal cooperation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40Preferred Source Contracting
… it has provided only minimal oversight. As such, there is little assurance that NYSID is awarding contracts in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Purpose To determine whether the ReStacking Occupancy Initiative, as executed by the Office of General Services … April 1, 2011 to June 19, 2014. Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government … occupied by State agencies. The Commission predicted this initiative could save the State more than $21 million, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeRetirement System Membership – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… plan was enacted in 1986, you must have elected coverage by December 31, 1986. … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/retirement-system-membershipDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… A second audit released today found another $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare … appropriate treatments. Taxpayers have invested heavily in the Medicaid system and have a right to expect that health … had approximately 6.5 million enrollees and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $50.5 billion. DOH generally uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas for stealing … "Thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Letitia James, his scheme was exposed and he has now admitted his … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James announced the guilty plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with … The overpayments occurred because a billing company (hired by Cabrini) incorrectly altered information on Cabrini's … $1,460,503 (in addition to $904,000 in payments prevented by the initial audit). However, further actions are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-follow