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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… services. As we all appreciate, our public health care workers, first responders and transit workers are among … welcome, but what about our states and local governments? Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the National Governors Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, … responsible for overseeing the delivery of CTE education programs in the State’s secondary school systems. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followAbout this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York … ability of a government to balance recurring expenditures with recurring revenues and meet current and future financial … This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportPayServ Chart of Account Conversion Question and Answer Sheet
Frequently asked questions about the PayServ Chart of Account conversion
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/payserv-chart-of-accounts-conversion-q-a.pdfCalculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program
… System’s Actuary determines the System average and graded rates . Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does not include employer Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI) owed that fiscal year. Then, the Actuary: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-paymentAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… nor for transmittal of large amounts of data. Smartphones vs. Home Broadband A 2021 survey by the Pew Research Center … the Office of the State Comptroller from Highspeedinternet.com These costs are hard to interpret for several reasons: … . 19 Statcounter, “Desktop vs Mobile vs Tablet Market Share in United States of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateLife Changes: What if I Leave Public Employment?
NYSLRS members who leave public employment have specific rights depending on their tier and years of service credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1800-leaving-public-employment.pdfCredit for Previous or Military Service – Regional State Park Police Plan
… military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive as early as … benefits under your special plan. Contact us to verify what service would be creditable. Prior Service Prior service … and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Forest Rangers Plan
… military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive as early as … benefits under your special plan. Contact us to verify what service would be creditable. Prior Service Prior service … and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you are entitled to receive as early as … benefits under your special plan. Contact us to verify what service would be creditable. Prior Service Prior service … and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does not always result in a better benefit. Please review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-serviceImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … and Essential Plan Enrollments (Report 2020-S-66 ). About the Program DOH administers the State’s Medicaid program and … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… a great need by allowing patients to stay in their homes and avoid costly placement in hospitals or rehabilitation … home health aide services, physical therapy, social work and nutrition services. The payment system is based on 60-day … construction of the EPS. However, insufficient resources and the EPS billing configuration prevented the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… ridership is now forecasted to be 61% this year and 79% in 2026, a far cry from the 77% and 87% that was expected in the MTA’s February Plan, leading to a sustained drop in … has fortunately turned aside from its ill-advised plan to plug operational gaps through borrowing, which will reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planAbout this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State … economic and demographic trends affecting the State. This report fills an information need not met by the traditional, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South Glens Falls , the Woodgate Volunteer … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… Determining the Better Deal: A Case Study You may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is … had been driven between 15,000 and 30,000 miles. Costing about the same or slightly less than new compact models, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemPower of Attorney
… on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, hospitalization or unexpected illness, … your permission — even to close family members. However, if we have an approved copy of your POA form on record, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… federal COVID-19 support. ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses to 40,842 applicants, with an average grant amount of $18,608. Auditors found ESD awarded almost $4.1 million to … type, need, or factors established in the original goals of the Program when awarding grants, instead favoring a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… a discretionary function requires the exercise of judgment. Examples of discretionary functions include: … is an officer of the organization (Section 2[c]). In this case, as an officer of the non-profit, the town board member … against the municipality on behalf of his or her spouse or minor children. For example, a municipal officer or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questions