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Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was determine if the District could achieve cost savings transportation operations and to evaluate the internal controls over cafeteria financial operations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … all of the recommendations. Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY): Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up) (2018-F-30) An initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… rates of mothers in New York City before, during and after the pandemic with the rest of the state and the nation. … in unemployment during the pandemic, at 15.5% in 2020. After improving in 2021, their rate remained virtually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… it even more accessible. For example, in 2019, legislation I proposed increased the amount of savings individuals could … on meeting certain requirements. In 2022, legislation I proposed removed a New York state residency requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… about a dozen providers that should have been kicked out of the system for wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing … costs, it needs to take a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need … as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,982 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $5 … use disorder program. State Education Department $22.8 million in general aid to 67 school districts. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberHiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… earnings limit. Earnings may be limited for both public and private employment. Contact our Post-Retirement … Elected Officials ), earnings are no longer limited during and after the calendar year in which a retiree turns age 65. … and how restoring could affect their pension. Death Benefits for Tier 1 and 2 Retirees Tier 1 and 2 retirees must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesTown of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
… not monitor and amend the budgets resulting in a negative fund balance since 2016. Key Recommendations Reconcile the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-receiver-taxes-and-assessments-2021m-120Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA) – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-70)
… or complete adequate cost-benefit analyses (CBAs) for proposed projects before approving them. Charge some … reported capital investment and salary information for reliability or compare it to estimates in project … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response letter. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/10/02/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-jcidaAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… disability retirement benefit if: You are unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or … benefit. The Benefit This benefit is a pension equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS and is reduced by 100 … reduction begins at age 62. The benefit is also subject to full escalation. Learn more about escalation. Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings from the sweepstakes … announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college Winnings from the sweepstake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-011
… code. These deductions codes are set up automatically when an employee enrolls in a suspense plan and inactivated automatically when the employee reaches the 366 date. Agencies may view … in alignment with the information on the Suspense Page. When an employee’s Projected 366 Day Completion Date falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-011-changes-savings-plans-payserv-92Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… no cost to physicians and public health clinics enrolled in the VFC Program. Because the federal government purchases … fee for administering the vaccines. For children enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine … fee. Key Findings Auditors identified $32.7 million in improper Medicaid payments for costs related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… orientation and gender identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. … solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees in response to a shareholder proposal filed by the Fund. As a … possible pool. We will continue to urge the companies in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… of $74,920.16 for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. Eletz previously pleaded guilty to the … 2015. “Mr. Eletz thought he could steal his mother’s pension, but we exposed his theft and recovered nearly … these crimes.” “Workers across New York count on their pension for a secure retirement, and I will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsOpinion 2002-1
… than 40 years. 2 Although Article 11-A provides for the payment of certain death benefits (see General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Staten Island Highlighting Borough's Resilience and Progress
… McMahon . "I truly appreciate Comptroller DiNapoli's work in compiling this report, and I look forward to utilizing its … Island is home to some of the most hardworking people in New York City. I am encouraged by economic numbers showing … a few years ago. And with one of the longest commute times in the nation, Staten Islanders still face challenges in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-staten-island-highlighting-boroughs-resilience-and-progressNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … (SSI). Payments from Washington for federal employee retirement benefits and veterans’ benefits to New York were … in the economy as well as policy actions that affect levels of spending and revenues. The federal deficit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and … public transit services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for 2020 was approximately $1.669 billion. According to New … the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer Service Center system electronically, where they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followOpinion 89-7
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; Town … assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7