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State Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… terminations, additional dues deductions and voluntary severance program payments. Affected Employees Selected … to Budget Bulletin D-1125, the Executive Voluntary Severance Program was created to achieve recurring savings to … five (5) year period has expired is required to repay the severance payment in full. OSC Actions OSC has created two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… The analysis also concluded that: “While the Fund is currently well-managed, compared to most peers it remains … bottom quartile for similar public pension funds. There is justifiable concern that current staff will leave if compensation is not increased, and it is likely that [the Fund] will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … only $825 million in total deposits to the rainy day fund reserves are planned in SFY 2021-22, bringing total … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesReal Property Portfolio
… of seven properties acquired as part of the second phase of the State’s Buffalo Billion initiative for $3 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-132
… 03/26/2025, and will be paid in the Administration Lag Pay Period 8L Check Dated 07/31/2024. Eligibility Criteria: … Creation of Additional Pay Record In Administration Pay Period 8L, OSC will create an Additional Pay record for … the prorated hours appearing in PayServ for the same period. Divide these additional hours by 640, round the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-132-district-council-37-dc-37-2024-non-pensionable-lumpDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-108.1
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 DC 37 Retroactive 2% Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed … Services Unit (RRSU) – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the eligibility criteria are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-1081-april-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-retroactive-2Other Bulletin No. 77
… Performance Advance Employees in NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-667) and whose … (currently in effect) and employees in NS positions (Grade 600) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to Grade 668 who appear on a Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-77-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 70
… Eligibility Criteria: Performance Advance Employees in NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-667) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective … is withheld, the agency must submit a Data Chg on the Job Action Requests page effective 03/30/2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-70-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 64
… of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-64-april-2022-state-university-construction-fund-scfAvailable Pension Payment Options – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… selection, all payments cease upon your death. After you die (even if it is soon after retiring), no pension payments … with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. When you die, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings … have been paid out, all payments will stop when you die. Mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/available-pension-payment-optionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time … could vary either way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and … staff, largely devotes its resources toward oversight and inspection of local facilities. The commission is also … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsAvailable Pension Payment Options – State Police Plan
… This option provides the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your death. After you die (even if it is soon after retiring), no pension … savings contributions on deposit) This option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/available-pension-payment-optionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… reserve fund balances that increased by almost $2 million (131 percent) over a five-year period. Newburgh Preparatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … He was wrong," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Attorney General Schneiderman and I will continue our … pension system, you will face stiff consequences," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "Many New Yorkers count on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Code 59 (Report 2013-S-82 ). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, … and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followOversight of Complaint Activity
… Commission (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities, which … utility infrastructure, ensures the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines, and provides oversight on … to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business consumers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityMedicaid Program – Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician
… Key Findings Frequently, Dr. Ahmad’s medical records did not meet the minimum standards to support his Medicaid … officials also determined the medical record details were not adequate to ensure continuity of care should another … managed care plans to Dr. Ahmad. We question whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/18/medicaid-program-questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertainingEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the … drug manufacturers. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York United credited the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The audit covered the … To determine whether the Department of Health Department took sufficient steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare