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Becoming Eligible for a Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a retirement benefit, even if you leave public employment. 1 Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/becoming-eligible-benefitYork Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
Determine whether the York Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/york-central-school-district-s9-19-35.pdfSaranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
Determine whether the Saranac Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-s9-19-30.pdfOtego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
Determine whether the Otego-Unadilla Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-s9-19-26.pdfNewark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
Determine whether the Newark Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/newark-central-school-district-s9-19-38.pdfHunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
Determine whether the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-s9-19-33.pdfHaldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
Determine whether the Haldane Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/haldane-central-school-district-s9-19-32.pdfBeacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
Determine whether the Beacon City School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/beacon-city-school-district-s9-19-27.pdfHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. The … out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected children. DOH’s regional offices are responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30-response.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… New York City’s finances continue to benefit from … upside, particularly if pressured by unforeseen economic events, including a recession. Unanticipated revenue has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainOpinion 98-8
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Opinion 2009-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … fire district commissioner whose spouse is to be appointed treasurer) -- Family Relationships (spouse of fire district … of ethics should contain such provisions ( see Office of State Comptroller, Model Code of Ethics for Fire Districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-1IX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project Costing, Grants … to be “Onboarded” agencies. Effective April 1, 2021 the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Transportation … and single audit reporting requirements; as well as for State Agency and the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… sure MCOs are being paid only what they are entitled to and that they cover costs they are supposed to,” DiNapoli … Auditors also reviewed the expenses submitted by one MCO to DOH and determined the MCO claimed certain … to provide clear and specific instructions for reporting some expenses, such as fines and penalties and certain legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… due in large part to gaming facilities being closed for five months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years … funds spending. While nearly 95% of the revenues were used for education purposes, they averaged just over one dollar of … or Putnam. Applicants are required to pay a $1 million application fee, and the winners would pay a $500 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… actions have been and will be taken to address them. DOH’s full response is included in the audit. A second audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive … the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than $924 million, … impacts of the pandemic, overtime costs set a new record in 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear … prompted a ‘great resignation’ from the state workforce in 2020, new hiring stalled, and the workforce declined more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021