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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the … is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and … and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesXII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… Business Units must identify if the billing is from an SFS Online or a Legacy System Business Unit. The following … and Document Preparation: BOTH BUSINESS UNITS ARE SFS ONLINE When two SFS Online Business Units intend on doing business with one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyCensus 2020 Response Rates
… This dashboard has been archived. For inquiries, contact [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/censusState Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… new earnings code will be applied to paycheck dated May 24, 2023, and employees will see an increased taxable gross … Dates: The new earnings code will be applied to the May 24, 2023, paycheck. OSC Actions: OSC has created a new … will be applied using code TBA to the check dated May 24, 2023, to increase the taxable gross and ensure taxes are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 422.3
… business process, state agencies submit Form AC 3197, Request for Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal, to State Payroll Services through the Direct Deposit mailbox to request a direct deposit delete or reversal. Under the new … agencies will submit a direct deposit delete or reversal request through the PayServ Worklist; Form AC 3197 will no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/4223-new-process-request-direct-deposit-delete-or-reversalOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before … Our audit scope included all currently employed direct hire nurses as of May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of … Health and Hospitals employed 9,161 permanent (direct hire) nurses throughout its network. Additionally, as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted homeless shelter contract procurement and rate-setting processes, and … 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary emergency shelter to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Medicare claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims using his NPI as an individual provider. Mark Amir did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administration's (HRA) public assistance … for administering these public programs in New York City. As such, its responsibilities include assessing new … To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administrations HRA public assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processNY-Sun Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (Authority) achieved the objectives required by the Public Service Commission for the NY-Sun Incentive … To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… three recommendations made in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan … Department of Civil Service (Department) contracted with United HealthCare (United) to administer the Plan’s prescription drug program … of 3 recommendations made in our intl audit report United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followUse of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State … located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and grape industry through research, promotion, and … by a Board of Directors, most of whom are involved in the wine and grape industry, and has six employees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsCompliance With the Clery Act
… undergraduate students. In a 2008 audit (Report 2007-S-121), the Office of the State Comptroller examined SUNY's … of New York: Compliance With the Clery Act (2007-S-121) State University of New York: Compliance With the Clery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actContract Advisory No. 29
… by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, amendment transactions, Contract Reporter Exemption Requests (CRER), purchase order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… to promote the quality and affordability of housing. The Mitchell-Lama Program (Mitchell-Lama) provides affordable rental and cooperative … families. In New York City, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and cooperative developments with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are … 8, 2019. About the Program Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, consists of four … controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University Upstate system applications are effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsOversight of Disability Services
… has adequately provided access to campuses, programs, and services to students with disabilities. The audit covered the … may not deny the benefits of its programs, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities because its … provides support to the Campus Coordinators of Disability Services (Coordinators) on all campuses. The Coordinators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) properly accounted for and surplussed its New York City region vehicles, and whether staff used those vehicles solely for official … Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles