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Management of Energy Consumption

… officials have been effectively managing their agency's energy consumption. The audit covers the period April 1, 2006 … directs State agencies and public authorities to be more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. It requires … them to reduce, by December 31, 2010, their respective energy consumption in all buildings by 35 percent relative to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumption

Opinion 97-8

… LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, … St Comp, 1956, p 442). In this regard, we note that Second Class Cities Law, §64 prescribes the audit of claims … chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making vendor certification or verification "optional with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8

Environmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs

New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdf

DiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund

… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller Thomas … and the city council not only have an opportunity to build these reserves in the near term, but also to shape the … the presentation of the city’s budget. The city’s plan to build up the fund so soon after its creation is prudent. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fund

Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)

… a wide range of health care services, including physical therapy services, to individuals who are economically … physical therapist who owned and operated Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York, billed Medicaid in … rendered by other clinicians working for Madison Physical Therapy. In our initial audit report, we made two …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-follow

State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC

… agencies, such as the SLA. However, NYPD officials could only document actions related to eight of the 22 clubs. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nyc

Disability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits

… property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Disability Retirement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirement

The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits

… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The Domestic Relations Order …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-order

Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13)

To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/19s13/pdf/sga-2020-19s13.pdf

Making Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting

… If you need to correct a member’s earnings or days worked, submit an … add or subtract from the previously reported data in order to correct it in our system – Retirement Online will not … in a future annual bill. Do not make an adjustment to a member’s SCP, loan payments or contributions. These …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-worked

IX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants

… the CMIA regulations. Subpart A of the regulations deals with the larger federal programs under which the state … CMIA statute INCLUDING the interest provisions. Subpart B deals with the state’s smaller federal programs, which are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmia

Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)

… State's Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … to Medicaid recipients in the home. EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode … were transferred into Managed Long Term Care during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should not have received full …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-follow

DiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes

… Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to … tax filings. Parents and other participants have paid for more than $1.1 billion in college-related expenses …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxes

Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)

… Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State services and programs while … acting with integrity and fairness in administering State tax laws. When a tax debt has been billed and the taxpayer … is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts – including taxes, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-follow

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal COVID-19 Relief Plan

… bill helps the individuals and businesses hit hardest by the pandemic, extending unemployment relief and providing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-covid-19-relief-plan

I.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview

… statewide accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by … statewide accounting policies procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC relatedmandates for use by State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operations

Failing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… conference policy requirements and they must understand the consequences of the failure to meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-procedures

XII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures

… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the … This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-osc