Search
DiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… to take effect in early March. He will direct all legal affairs for the Office of the State Comptroller and … recovery of more than $54 million. “Nelson’s breadth of legal knowledge, his passion for justice and dedication to … service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… Objective Determine whether the Board established a fund balance and reserve policy and long-term plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway … fund balance and reserve policy that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a beloved wife and mother. The people of Queens and New York state have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported … any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments … from claimants’ willful misrepresentations to obtain benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for … to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 United States Code § 503 require that at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote … public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims auditor. Key … documentation. Appoint a claims auditor who is independent of the purchasing process in accordance with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1039
… earnings ( RGS ) that will be calculated by the payroll system for the final paycheck of the year. Subtract the … last paycheck of calendar year 2010. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code RGS will be … and the earnings code description “Regular Pay Salary Employee” and amount will appear on the employee’s paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1039-2010-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislaturePerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws … four revisions, ESD could not provide evidence from the company justifying the need for the revision – including one company whose 2012 job commitment was reduced from 600 to 363 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable requirements. We found … improvements were needed to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For … listing all fellowships granted during our audit period, and we found instances where fellowships were granted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias … data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to … and handle all possible bias incidents. We found that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… made in implementing the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Program. The audit covers the period June 1, … Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014. The Act established a 6 percent goal for SDVOB … plan for implementing the Program. The Program would benefit from such a plan that includes progressive milestones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… new Time Entry Earnings Code to process lump sum payments for vacation accruals to employees in Bargaining Unit 01. … Benevolent Association Inc., the guaranteed yearly minimum for pre-shift briefing was increased from $1,248 to $2,080 … to replace earnings code LSA (Lump Sum Payment–Vacation) for employees in Bargaining Unit 01. The new code uses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1212
… Purpose To inform the Senate and Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s … adjustment. The amount identified in the “RGS Balance Due” column is the amount of RGS that will be paid in the … Criteria” section. The total amount of regular earnings due in the final paycheck of the year will be processed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1212-2012-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1072
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1072-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 949
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the pre-tax transit benefit deduction limit as a result of … pre-tax transportation benefit (NYS-Ride) for employees in companies other than CUNY. Payroll deductions are taken … biweekly). Affected Employees Employees participating in the NYS-Ride Transportation Benefit Program or CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/949-nys-ride-transportation-benefit-program-and-cuny-transit-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 945
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members of the NYS Legislature … paycheck of the year. Exception Criteria Members who meet one (1) or more of the following exception criteria will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/945-2009-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight … services using the fee-for-service and managed care payment methods. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followImproper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist ( Report 2013-S-15 ). Background The State’s … objectives were to determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist who owned and operated Madison Physical Therapy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and … our initial audit, general conditions and habitability at shelters have improved. Of the original report’s five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of the Article … of these owners are not supported. We determined that over time, these interest rate reductions will cost the Program … of the Article 8-A Loan Program ( 2013-N-4 ) NYC Department of Consumer Affairs: License Fee Revenues ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-follow