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The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… spending in the City fell from a record high in 2019 to $55.5 billion, an 8.5 percent decline. Construction firms … economic output. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the construction industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… death benefit to your survivors if you are an eligible New York State employee. You may be eligible even if you are not a member of the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), the … provides a minimum death benefit to survivors of eligible New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesDiNapoli: 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-staffingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… and SFS begins with SFS providing PayServ with a weekly file of all CAS Cost Centers that are acceptable for use in … to one of these PayServ Account Codes created based on the file provided by SFS. At the end of each payroll cycle, PayServ will create a Payroll Earnings Charge file for submission to SFS. The file contains an accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… to improve oversight of public schools’ mental health curriculum and equip school staff with the resources they … schools have included a mental health component in their curriculum and are providing mental health instruction to the … in crisis. DiNapoli recommended that DOE: Monitor schools’ curriculum to ensure they meet requirements of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… higher (unless the entire loan is nontaxable), so federal withholding can significantly reduce the loan amount payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… expenses were underestimated. This resulted in a smaller net income than anticipated in the 2011-12 fiscal year and a loss in the 2012-13 fiscal year for which a net income had been planned. Frewsburg Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… last year and $454.1 million below projections, according to the June state cash report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. “Personal income tax collections are off to a slower than expected start. The first quarter of the … may improve going forward, the state should be prepared to take action if revenue remains below estimates.” Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the initial report. State Education Department: The Arc of Orange County, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-45) Arc of Orange County provides preschool special education services … to implement the bus safety program by revising its bus inspection program to focus less on high-performing carriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out of more than $12,000 by submitting phony medical claims for … County District Attorney ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime … collaboration among the various agencies that are part of the Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… DiNapoli, Ulster County District Attorney Clegg, and the FBI Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force. “Gina Bradshaw allegedly took … in court on October 11, 2023. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… fuels sold for use in motor vehicles are also subject to inspection to ensure they meet quality standards and are … procedures, and guidelines to help ensure uniform inspection and enforcement activities. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsInfant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and half-day Special Classes, full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting, and Special Education Itinerant Teacher … Transportation Mobility Taxes; $25,606 in personal service expenses, including $12,994 in excess staffing … and $15,427 in other ineligible other than personal service expenses. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and half-day Special Class (SC) and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) preschool special education … These ineligible costs included $624,868 in personal service costs and $149,254 in other than personal service costs, as follows: $194,438 in lump sum bonuses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFred S. Keller School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Fred S. Keller … York. FSK provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the ages of … financial information, including costs, that FSK reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/27/fred-s-keller-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReporting of Billboard Income
… years. Background Finance's Property Division (Division) is responsible to ensure that all real property in New York City (City) is valued fairly, accurately and consistently. To accomplish … visits, and correct reported income when they believe it is incorrect or omitted. Finance may also assess penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeStarting Point Services for Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) and Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) programs to disabled children … These ineligible costs included $2,228,711 in personal service costs and $356,743 in other than personal service costs. Among the disallowances we identified were: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/11/starting-point-services-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJust Kids Early Childhood Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Just Kids Early … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Just Kids Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/just-kids-early-childhood-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare - Certain Claim Payments for Evaluation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59