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DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… burden." DiNapoli estimates that projected out-year gaps for the fiscal years ending in 2016 through 2018 average $2.5 … well-funded state pension system as one of the reasons for the upgrade. DiNapoli’s report also notes: The Financial … of General Fund disbursements that year. The Capital Plan increases the total amount of projected capital spending to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingOpinion 97-3
… village and, in at least some cases, date from the 1930s. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that none of the … of the Real Property Tax Law in relation to the procedures for enforcing delinquent property taxes (see McKinney's 1993 … body of any tax district shall determine that it is for the best interests of the tax district, it shall have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3State Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… fraud in the future. I thank County Executive Jen Metzger for referring this matter to my office and assuring the … Attorney Emmanuel Nneji, and the New York State Police for their work and assistance throughout our inquiry.” “It … findings. I thank Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and his team for their assistance in helping us to bring closure to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… vehicle and chauffeur services and provide instructions for reporting this information in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2013. Affected Employees Employees with … taxes. The amount of the taxable value is not considered salary for the purposes of computing retirement benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… indicated on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met … The Department uses several databases to collect data for monitoring and tracking purposes, including to review … and inform municipalities of certain quality failures for follow-up. Our initial report, issued on December 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Eligibility the Benefit and Filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/eligibility-benefit-and-filingAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… Stabilization Program provides short-term cash relief for employers by allowing them to amortize a portion of their … beginning the year after amortizing under the program, for up to twelve years. Both Contribution Stabilization … choose to amortize in any year. The program limits the increases or decreases in contribution rates from year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-program“Piggybacking” Law - Exception to Competitive Bidding
Guidelines for the "Piggybacking" Exception to Competitive Bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 (16)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/piggybacking-law.pdfMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims for recipients who were transferred between merged or … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Generally, when a Medicaid recipient is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesVI.5 Project Budgets – VI. Budgets
… journals entered online will workflow within the agency for approvals. Budget journals submitted through bulkload are … Commitment Control module and should refer to SFS Coach for additional guidance: Topic: Commitment Control, Training … Aid JAA-GCC101-009 ‘Create and Finalize Project Budget’ for additional guidance. Project Budgets have the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi5-project-budgetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… and administrative operations, protecting IT assets is critical. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audit-0Calculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… based on the pay periods within the school year. Since the salary is being evenly divided per pay period over ten … days), the days reported should not be reduced since the salary paid is not being reduced. Example: A clerical … works full-time during the ten-month school year and her salary is paid in the same amount each pay period. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedState Comptroller Dinapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… operations and the Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. Auditors found 22 claims totaling $132,819 … the clerk-treasurer’s or court’s records and reports. For the court, 70 tickets could not be accounted for, duplicate receipts were not always issued and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials accurately paid salaries and wages but did not accurately pay unused leave benefits, and accrued leave … User Accounts (Ulster County) District officials did not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. … no longer needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the system in at least six months from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 502
… Pay Benefit effective 7/1/04 and to provide procedures for the payment of the Supplemental Pay Benefit for CSEA and PEF employees. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining … the normal gross wage is defined as the sum of base annual salary, Location Pay, Geographic Differential, Shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/502-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers-compensationOversight of Homeless Shelters
… – between 2007 and 2018. The Office administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support to … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. For 2018, Local Districts submitted $2 billion in gross claims to the Office for homeless housing reimbursement. Key Findings The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… See the additional notification requirements section for more information. How to meet due diligence requirements … that date in the notice to give the owner a deadline for contacting you. Exemptions to this requirement You don’t have a valid address for the property owner. For example, you have records showing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It consists of several parts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not implemented the … and 2015-16 fiscal years. DiNapoli's auditors reviewed salary and wage payments totaling $3.8 million made to 45 … payment made to them, including incorrect salary payments, retroactive payments and separation payments. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-paymentsTravel FAQs
… please speak to your Business Unit’s travel office staff for further guidance. Are receipts always required for receipted per diem amounts? What should I do if I cannot … if I lose a receipt? Do I have to buy individual fares for mass transit to ensure a receipt for each trip, or can I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqs