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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-213

… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the October 2014 Salary … (Administration): No automatic processing will be done by OSC provided the agency reports Increment Code 5555 in the … not report Increment Code 5555 in the Incr. Code field, OSC will automatically apply the October 2014 Salary Increase …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-213-october-2014-salary-increase-bargaining-units-sa-sg-sk-and-sn

Dansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)

… were safeguarded. District officials accurately maintained leave records for non-instructional employees. Key Findings … awareness training for employees. As of February 27, 2018, leave balances for 31 of the 40 non-instructional employees … who use IT resources. Ensure that amounts earned for leave are granted in accordance with contracts and Board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-non

Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)

… However, we found one of the five employees that received a retirement incentive should not have been paid $2,000 … retired prior to the end of the school year, a requirement for this incentive. Key Recommendations Consult with legal counsel to ensure retirement payments are disbursed in accordance with the CBA. District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fairport-central-school-district-payroll-and-employee-benefits-2023-118

Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)

… Determine whether District officials ensured that payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly … bargaining agreements (CBAs) are not comprehensive, and payroll and personnel policies are outdated. Eleven retirees … with them. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that payroll payments are made in accordance with contracts and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110

New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage, 180-Day Response

To determine whether participating organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s23-response.pdf

New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage (2019-S-23)

To determine whether participating organizations and members are paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s23.pdf

Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes

… Development School (“SDS”), for overcharging the State of New York for services rendered by SDS and for failing to pay … Koffler, unrecoverable expenses—such as lobbying and legal fees—and accounting errors, among other erroneous … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlement

The 80/20 Housing Program

… complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to … provides income tax credits, and municipalities provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In … tax abatements through Section 421-A of New York’s Real Property Tax Law. As of December 31, 2015, 68 developments, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-program

DiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments

… why and undertake "diligent efforts" to locate the payee (e.g., the custodial parent). When funds remain … the district made appropriate efforts to locate the payee, it can order the money to be returned to the payer or … such as when a party related to a child support case is deceased. DiNapoli recommended OTDA: Develop specific …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-payments

Oversight of the Early Intervention Program

… and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period … services later. Young children missing these opportunities for early intervention services are potentially at greater … Health Law include specific requirements and time frames for the provision of Program services. One requirement is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-program

DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages

… shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an … when they entered facilities or that staff were up to date on the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortages

Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities

… The Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, … misconduct, restraints of youth) occur, facilities log and report them as required. From 2018 to 2022, the … youth entering juvenile justice programs often have a history of medical neglect. We reviewed admission files for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities

Child Care Stabilization Grants

… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and maintained adequate … care stabilization grants. The Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve New York’s public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grants

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… (2019-S-4) While OCA has processes for ensuring its facility aid and assistance programs are used for only … Rail Road: Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up) (2019-F-19) An audit issued in December 2017 found that the facility was constructed before it was needed for East Side …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits