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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) For Medicaid recipients … orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). For recipients in nursing homes, Medicaid nursing home reimbursement rates generally include the cost of most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … gaps than other large school districts, both in New York and nationwide. The analysis looked at New York City, Yonkers, Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester, the “Big Five” school districts in New York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, according to a … peak. More jobs were added in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than in any other expansion. The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… over 25 years if your employer adopted this coverage. In addition, you must have elected the benefit within one … adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to continue in service until age 70. You must separate from service no … and receive the additional benefit. Once you’ve opted in, you may not opt out of this benefit while enrolled in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. … a year after separating from service. The additional credit is determined by dividing the total unused, unpaid … members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. … a year after separating from service. The additional credit is determined by dividing the total unused, unpaid … members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to your Member Annual Statement to determine if this benefit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick … be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jTown of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… resulting in the general and highway funds and water district beginning 2020 with budgetary deficits. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… Stronger-than-anticipated revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the … to Eliminate the Gap (PEG), which identified recurring savings of $3 billion beginning in FY 2025. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… agency responsibility regarding new enrollment into the Optional Retirement Plan (7Z TIAA/CREF) Affected Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… additional payments for special items (implants, drugs and blood) that are not covered by the standard fee schedules. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … period January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, Empire made a net overpayment of $391,894 on 81 claims from … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations made in our audit report NYS Health Insurance Program Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughOpinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … an investment by local law. You ask whether a town may, under the provisions of section 11 of the General Municipal Law, invest a portion … Whether a town may under the provisions of section 11 of the General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28State Agencies Bulletin No. 2280
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2024 M/C … of Employee Relations (OER) memorandums dated 10/11/2024 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office of … a 2024 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance to eligible M/C employees. Effective Dates: The 2024 M/C …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2280-2024-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2392
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance Affected … Office of Employee Relations (OER) memorandums dated 10/15/2025 to the Department of Environmental Conservation; Office … and Division of Military and Naval Affairs authorize a 2025 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2392-2025-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedWalton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected … adopted unrealistic budgets with significant variances in appropriations. The District does not have a documented … plan. Ensure the annual financial reports are filed in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Urban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… Background The Urban Choice Charter School is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by the Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Town of Croghan – Financial Management (2014M-340)
… May 31, 2014. Background The Town of Croghan is located in Lewis County and has a population of approximately 3,100. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-croghan-financial-management-2014m-340