Search
Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the United States with more than 1.2 million members, … the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. NYSLRS administers two distinct systems: The … lifetime defined pension benefit . New members will lock in the benefits of Tier 6. Other advantages of membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… the Metropolitan Learning Institute complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … ten vocational programs that are registered with the State Education Department (SED). For the three academic years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… To determine whether Pratt Institute complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations (Regulations) when … student a $50 refund check. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $35,736 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2018 Through March 31, 2019
… was paid for practitioner, pharmacy, inpatient, lab, and clinic claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2018-through-march-31-2019Taxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such … bearing items such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestLocation Service Providers
… for free through the Internet, our Communication Center, mail inquiry and public outreach. There is no charge … are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been … and Procedures for “ Abandoned Property Location Service Providers. ” Location Service Providers can submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… outlined in this bulletin. Agencies must always forward payroll checks to the appropriate entity as soon as possible. As part of OSC’s Uncashed Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2018 that are … for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks must not be returned to OSC if either of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksOpinion 2008-3
… § 176 [21]; see e.g . , 2003 Ops St Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as … NYS2d 918, mod on other grnds 88 AD2d 780, 451 NYS2d 523, app dsmd 58 NY2d 601, 458 NYS2d 1025, app dsmd 58 NY2d 687, … concisely stating the purposes and effect thereof ( id .). The abstract must be prepared by the fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Valhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … not adequately manage the District’s network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26Chart of Accounts Query
Presents the account codes that are valid for Annual Financial Report AFR reporting by year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/chart-accounts-queryVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) collections … timely. Key Findings The Village had 6,776 unpaid parking tickets totaling $354,705 outstanding as of July 31, 2018. … late fees totaling $5,110 on 184 (or 78 percent) parking tickets. The Court’s bail liability was $36,425, or $6,924 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… $375,916 and instead, allowed a County employee to use a stamp to affix his signature to the checks. A County employee … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Account Code for Compassionate Care Act Revenues – Sale of Medical Marihuana
Account Code for Compassionate Care Act Revenues – Sale of Medical Marihuana
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicalmarihuana0216.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… (AFRs). The 2024 AFR was also 244 days late as of Oct. 31, 2025. Arkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and … or did not record 13 receipts totaling $93,978 and 20 disbursements totaling $24,502, among other issues. The … receipts totaling $26,324 or six disbursements totaling $1,878 since their appointment through June 30, 2025. Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1XVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Range Lapse Date February 6th – March 31st March 31st* May 15th – June 30th June 30th* August 1st – September 15th September 15th* August 1st – September 30th September 30th* *If these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… requires a candidate, officeholder, or political committee that receives such contributions to return or refund the … requires procurement contracts to contain a statement that the vendor awarded the contract has not made any such … Posting of Certain Contracts – Vetoed by the Governor, Veto Memo 89, A.10281/S.9171 (Solages/Cooney) – Requires a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… through December 31, 2016. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … testing, outpatient surgery, physical therapy, and home care services. United processes and pays claims from health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Taxpayer failed to claim correct New York City income 127 375,046 Two largest errors caused by third-party vendor 2 … refunds we stopped was higher than usual due, in part, to refunds the Department approved that were generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, … construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State Park revitalization project. After five amendments, this … Complete new CM projects using the term contracts in place or under new term contracts, as practicable. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contracts