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DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… spending proposal at Twitter also received a majority of support from shareholders at the company’s annual meeting, … need full transparency and accountability on the use of corporate dollars to further political agendas so we can … political spending is ever in the long-term interest of shareholders. Comptroller DiNapoli’s Political Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… June 30, 2018. Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d) requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue … fiscal year. Key Findings City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3DiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending in 2019, up from 26 reported in both 2018 and … among school districts are for the 2018-19 school fiscal year. The FSMS covers 674 school districts in 57 counties, … of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. This year, four districts are categorized as being in significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board did not contract for an independent audit of its 2019 records, as required by law, or provide for an annual … clerk also did not prepare accountability analyses. As of Oct. 30, 2020, the clerk’s bank account held an unaccounted … grown 9.4% and the city’s debt service payments have risen 13.2%. The city will need $80.6 million to service its debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New Yorkers tend to forget or lose track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As a rule of thumb, New Yorkers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardMandatory vs. Optional Membership
If you are a permanent fulltime employee of a participating employer you are a mandatory NYSLRS member Other employees have the right to join
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to wire fraud (18 USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… Objectives To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority … have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… Objective To determine whether financial management practices at Stony Brook University’s (Stony Brook) Office of Transportation and Parking Operations (TPO) are … 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. In addition to semester tuition fees, students pay general fees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… To help stop this from happening to you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover any unused … office as abandoned property. Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 138
… Purpose To provide information about the employee's mailing addresses … the "Check Address" radio button is selected, users who have update access to the Payroll Data 1 panel may enter an … effective as soon as the panel is saved because the panels do not have effective-dated rows. Questions Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/138-employee-addresses-and-new-reveal-report-employee-address-reportLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… of Elections (County Board) responsible for administering all Federal, State, and local government elections within … agency responsible for administering and enforcing all laws relating to elections in the State and providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsPipeline Safety Oversight
… partial reimbursement for the costs they incur. In New York, the PSC operates a federally certified safety … handles enforcement actions for interstate pipelines. New York’s pipelines transmit, gather, and distribute natural … highly volatile, flammable, or toxic liquids. As of 2014, New York had 91,181 miles of natural gas pipelines and 1,153 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… metropolitan area. It is governed by a 23-member Board of Directors, whose members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Senate. The MTA has six constituent agencies, … is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of major MTA projects. The MTA has a Headquarters (MTAHQ), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… Purpose To determine whether New York City School-Based Health Center (SBHC or Center) … proper controls over their medications and related supplies. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 to November 21, 2013. Background New York State’s School-Based Health Center Program (Program) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) has taken appropriate steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careStatewide Compliance With Administrative Requirements for Retail Liquor License Approvals, Renewals, and Enforcement Actions
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Liquor Authority (Authority) appropriately … new and renewed licenses in accordance with the State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC Law) and the related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/statewide-compliance-administrative-requirements-retail-liquor-license-approvals-renewals