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DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… did not collect an estimated $95.1 million in rebates from drug makers, according to an audit released today by State … owed to New York.” In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures … been able to recover a portion of Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsOpinion 89-11
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … Associations (use of tax moneys to rent meeting room) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105; Laws Of 1975, Chapter 543: The … Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11New York Mills Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-107)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $13.5 million. Key Findings The … and adopt a multiyear financial plan for a three- to five-year period that addresses the District’s use of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/new-york-mills-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-107Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services … broome delaware tioga BOCES audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mHunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District (District) … used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial … to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the: Final annual budget. Comprehensive budget documents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
Determine whether the City of Hornell (City) Common Council (Council) provided sufficient oversight of the Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hornell-2018-38.pdfTaconic Hills Central School District – Financial Management (2019M-155)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adopted realistic budgets to maintain fund balance within the statutory required limit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/taconic-hills-2019-155.pdfTown of Stanford – Former Comptroller’s Records and Reports (2022M-33)
Determine whether the former Town Comptroller (Comptroller) adequately performed the financial recordkeeping and reporting duties required of this position.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/stanford-2022-33.pdfGuide for Submitting Annual Reports and Contract Transactions
All State authorities are required to submit certain contracts and contract amendments for prior review and approval, or filing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/public-authorities/pdf/annual-reporting-guide.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1414
… 2015 M/C Parity Salary Increase and provide instructions for increases not processed automatically. Affected Employees … BU98 Background Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2015 provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for July 2015 and includes the July 1, 2015 M/C Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1414-managementconfidential-mc-first-2-parity-increase-effective-july-2015Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition … Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … (or 344 percent) more than the costs of the special items in question. We were unable to obtain supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… and some tax collections are showing signs of weakness. My office will continue to closely monitor economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterAvailable Options – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit)This option will provide you with a reduced … your retirement benefit at the time of retirement. If you live long enough, you will receive your initial value amount … a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. After your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/available-optionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1622
… Purpose To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in … amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $24,500 in 2018. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement … Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1622-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2018Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – State Police Plan
… credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. To be eligible, you must retire directly from public … you need five years to be vested, your sick leave credit can’t be used to reach the five years. Qualify for a better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveOrchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… they overpaid by $12,080 for non-OEM options installed on 12 of the buses. The Board did not properly plan for the … price lists from vendors when purchasing vehicles on State contract and compare the vendor’s pricing with the State contract list prices. Develop a plan for the use of excess amounts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… From 2020 through 2022, restricted fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, … budgets. For example, expenditures were underestimated by nearly $1.5 million (45 percent) and revenues were underestimated by $215,772 (8 percent) for 2020 through 2022. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67State Agencies Bulletin No. 1790
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar … age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,500.00 in addition to their regular contribution amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $26,000.00 in 2020. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1790-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… to http://www.nysdcp.com or by calling the Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-422-8463.Representatives are available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to … COVID-19 pandemic highs. Wall Street’s profits rose 90% in 2024. “The record high bonus pool reflects Wall Street’s very strong performance in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024