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Rochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New York admitted today to unlawfully doubledipping and receiving state retirement benefits to which she was not entitled She agreed to pay back those benefits with interest as part of a pretrial diversion agreement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. P-954
Payment for Time Spent on Jury Duty to EmployeesNOTEligible for Leave with Pay Under the Attendance Rules
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-954.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (2017-S-41) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for free vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s41-response.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfTown of Oneonta – Town Clerk (2021M-59)
… a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk properly recorded all the fees we reviewed and remitted all fees collected during the audit period in a timely … 30, 2020, the Clerk’s bank account held an unaccounted for and unremitted cash balance of $262. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/07/02/town-oneonta-town-clerk-2021m-59Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… the mental health curriculum they implemented; however, only 19 actually provided supporting documentation to show … the fight against the mental health crisis is waged not only through education but also the provision of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsRetirement Option Election Form For Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members (RS6399)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with one beneficiary use form RS6399.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6399.pdfCertification for Determining Independent Contractor or Employee Status (RS2415)
To determine whether an individual they’ve reported is an employee or independent contractor, NYSLRS employers use form RS2415.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2415.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2024-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f13.pdfApplication for Performance of Duty Disability Retirement (RS6047-A)
For NYSLRS correction officers and security hospital treatment assistants who are covered by Chapters 653 and 722 (RSSL) to apply for a performance of duty.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6047-a.pdfCertification for Individuals Engaged in Certain Professions (RS2414)
To certify attorneys, physicians, engineers, architects, accountants or auditors hired on or after April 1, 2008, NYSLRS employers use form RS2414 for each one.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2414.pdfImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (2017-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17n6.pdfMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (2013-S-35)
We conducted an audit of the Department of Health (Department) to determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare Part C claims on behalf of Medicaid recipients enrolle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s35.pdfElection Form for 25 Year Retirement Plan Section 384 (PF5095)
To elect to contribute under Section 384 (if an employer has adopted it), which permits retirement after 25 years of creditable service, firefighters, police or officers of fire departments or police departments use form PF5095.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf5095.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… As a result, it levied more taxes than necessary to sustain operations. The board also did not adopt budgets … and water district were excessive, ranging from 89 percent to 536 percent of actual expenditures. The board did not … purchased $299,298 in goods and services that should have been competitively procured, however, $101,121 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1E-Docs Contract Transmittal Form (AC-3308-S)
For state agencies to attach to documents transmitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/ac3308s-fillable.pdfDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… manage or enforce the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, allowing the vendor to retain nearly $250,000 … but was amended to require Tindale to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersCVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1) 180-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1-response1.pdfMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… (MCOs) establish provider networks by contracting with physicians, hospitals, and other providers to provide … in the state Medicaid program by January 1, 2018 (with the exception of certain provider types). Through the … about providers and service networks contracting with MCOs operating in New York. On a quarterly basis, MCOs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal … for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 184 percent for the 2018 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018