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Opinion 91-23
… in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be member of more than one company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS … membership in more than one fire company apply only to membership in fire companies within the same fire … §10-1006 and Town Law, §176-b contain provisions relating to the qualifications and appointment of volunteer members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the recommendation … liabilities compared to the allowable alternatives have significantly higher costs. Additionally, there is a … was no more than the typical Medicaid fee, it could have saved over $419 million during the audit period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic … of the state income tax filing deadline. All governmental funds monthly tax receipts totaled $3.7 billion, falling $7.9 … estimates for comparison, and is on a State Operating Funds basis (which differs slightly from the all funds figure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… misuse or abuse of public resources is intolerable. My thanks to DA Perfetti and the New York State Police for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's (SUNY) 29 State-operated colleges accurately reported … Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare and publish an Annual Security Report (ASR) disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actExtended School Day Program
… of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under the terms and conditions of the contracts and all applicable guidelines. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings In certain instances, the LIRR did not efficiently manage its … auditors by stating that an employee was working when, in fact, he was not at work. We identified three employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsCourse Offerings (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-S-19 ). About the Program City University of New York (CUNY) comprises 11 senior colleges; seven community … campuses. The annual tuition in fall 2022 for a New York State resident pursuing a bachelor’s degree full-time at CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/25/course-offerings-followDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… of her betrayal of the public’s trust,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Calarco and the State Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2023 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, … said . “I will continue to safeguard the pension system and work with law enforcement across the state to hold those … Village of Solvay Police Department, retired in August of 2014 and received a monthly pension check. She also received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of three new earnings … Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected Employees: Employees participating in OER’s Tuition … The new earnings codes will be implemented in July of 2025 and affected employees may see payments in any check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed … for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that most of the revenue associated with … AUC tax revenue based on a proportion of AUC product sales within the county. OSC is not responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucEstimate Your Pension
… your final average earnings (FAE) and the amounts for the pension payment options available to you. You can … or military service that’s not already accounted for. Whether you’re retiring with an outstanding loan . If you’re eligible for a post-retirement death benefit , your estimate will also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pensionDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-26
… Affected Employees Merit step eligible grade 18 employees in Bargaining Unit 67 Effective Date(s) Merit Step payments … for the Merit Step payment, employees must satisfy all of the following criteria: One (1) complete year of … the demotion occurred: in lieu of layoff; or voluntarily during the probationary period; or as a result of failure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-26-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1085
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Date(s) September 2011 Performance Advance payments for PEF employees are effective: September 1, 2011 for employees with a Pay Basis Code of CAL The contract Begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1085-september-2011-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1178
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1178-september-2012-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeOpinion 88-53
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§302(9)(d), 431: Compensation paid to police officers or firefighters for working scheduled … vacations pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement is not includable in the calculation of one year final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-53Opinion 91-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of … to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current certification of the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31