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Opinion 99-1
… nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) The assets of a service … award program may provide death benefits only in the case of an active volunteer firefighter who has a … of the General Municipal Law provides, in effect, that defined contribution service award programs "shall" provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1SUNY Bulletin No. SU-285
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues Increase. Affected Employees SUNY … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues Increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-285-united-university-professions-uup-dues-increaseFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… will have a significant impact on higher education in New York. As noted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in its 2024 report, Higher Education in New York , New York has long benefited from an outstanding … will have a significant impact on higher education in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… whether referees are properly reporting and accounting for foreclosure funds in Kings County. Our audit covers from … The Office of Court Administration is responsible for directing and overseeing the administrative operations of … referees did not always properly report and account for foreclosure funds. We reviewed 10 of 35 foreclosures with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countySUNY Bulletin No. SU-366
… Affected Employees: SUNY employees represented by UUP in Bargaining Unit 08 are affected. Effective Dates: … dated October 23, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 UUP Member 26P or 260 UUP Member 21P) as follows: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-366-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureOperational Advisory No. 28
… Operations, Chapter XVII, Section 3 – Lapsing Transaction Deadlines for specific guidance on lapsing deadlines as they apply to specific transactions. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… to the pandemic, Rockaways residents were particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total of $15.4 million, or an average of $3.08 million (8 percent) per year, which created … our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… Ensure that compliance with the procurement policy is part of the claims approval process. Ensure District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) properly remitted and deposited money in a timely … Key Findings Real Property Taxes totaling $1,443,876 and Clerk fees totaling $2,604 were not remitted to the … Determine whether the Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk properly remitted and deposited money in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Village of West Haverstraw - Accrued Leave and Benefits (2019M-143)
… balances outstanding totaling $1,084, and two overpaid by $553. Key Recommendations Adopt procedures for the maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/09/06/village-west-haverstraw-accrued-leave-and-benefits-2019m-143Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… official misconduct and tampering with public records after an investigation and audit found that she took … payroll account, $1,023 not withheld from her health insurance and $4,277 that was not withheld from her … Green also directed more than $1,000 in town funds to pay medical contributions, instead of making deductions from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by $177 million, or … of more than 4 percent during this period. “While sales tax revenues continue to increase across the state, the … level, St. Lawrence County (31 percent), Hamilton County (24.4 percent) and Lewis County (15.6 percent) experienced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013, a nearly 16 percent increase … 14.8 million overtime hours last year, costing taxpayers a record $611 million. New York’s overtime bill is increasing … Overtime earnings at state agencies rose to a record $611 million in 2013 a nearly 16 percent increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… but that significant challenges remain, in particular closing the unprecedented funding gap in its proposed five-year capital program. “The MTA is in better financial condition … its funding partners to close the $15 billion gap in its capital program. Additional borrowing could increase pressure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 4.7 percent from record levels in the prior year to $180,420 even though the credit crunch and … Average Wall Street bonuses in 2007 declined 47 percent from record levels in the prior year to $180420 even though the credit crunch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State … that was likely a combination of rezoning, available land on the Harlem River and special districts, just above … of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City Planning, housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fall