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Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest cost travelers in the State, each of whom … the possible tax implications of travel and work locations for one of the three employees. In total, we examined … individuals. Key Finding We found the travel expenses for two of the three Department employees selected for audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken … to PWS customers. However, we identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding PWS compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-100
… 2019 DC37 2% Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … between the State of New York and DC-37, provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for fiscal year 2019-2020 and includes the 2019 RRSU Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-100-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-2-salary-increaseNew York Youth Jobs Program
… of Labor (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility requirements … was established in 2011 under section 25-a of the New York State Labor Law (Law) and known formerly as both the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
… DOH is responsible for ensuring nursing homes are in compliance with federal and state regulations designed to … of life for the approximately 117,000 people living in nursing homes across New York state. The agency assesses … practices to the public, as required, there were gaps in its inspection procedures. For example, a list of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… 358 facilities licensed for handling radioactive materials in New York City. In addition there were 97 hospitals and 7,030 non-hospitals … current and the prior registration period, four had gaps in their registration periods and six had not been inspected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed records in ten municipalities: Herkimer and Madison counties, the … the prosecution of criminal cases and could result in dangerous items, such as drugs and firearms, making their … owners or stolen. Fortunately, law enforcement officials in the municipalities we audited understand the seriousness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven by double digit growth in New York City. Total sales tax collections reached nearly … of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the third quarter, after relatively weaker collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) was created in 1990 to lower government expenses. DOH is supposed to … making them ineligible for rebates. For example, on one claim where Medicaid actually paid $25,553, DOH could have … of $16,149 but instead the claim was incorrectly excluded from invoices sent to the drug manufacturer. Rebates are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesU. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… announced that United States Steel Corporation has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that it publicly report its corporate political spending. As a … dollars in politics,” DiNapoli said. “U. S. Steel is to be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… Jason Carusone announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was … will not be tolerated. I thank the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate that a brand name drug is necessary by directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Ag&Mkts had procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followDiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
… Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall today pleaded guilty to … county funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-erie-co-da-keane-and-erie-co-sheriff-garcia-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State … as well including by town, village, Congressional District and more) Fact Sheet on Census: Census Response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… The cost of the awards are allowable; however, income of $100 must be reported for the employee on the PayServ system … from qualified award programs exceeds the $1,600 limit by $100. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 10/27/2015 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… March 2021 was 11.3%. The New York State Employment First Commission, established by executive order and comprised of … system, failed to fully address a range of aspects of the commission report’s recommendations to inform people of their … benefits such as nutrition and housing assistance. The commission report had suggested implementing a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… health conditions and death rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal … which produced several recommendations, including creating a Maternal Mortality Review Board and a statewide expert work … are working and guide how it moves forward. Additionally, two recommendations from the board and the taskforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-211
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the October 2014 Salary Increase (Bargaining … and the Communications Workers of America (CWA), provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) or $1000, … employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-211-october-2014-salary-increase-bargaining-unit-sdState Agencies Bulletin No. 2027
… to be adjusted Comments: An explanation of the adjustment Retirement and Deduction Information The LLS payment is … 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2027-april-2022-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-payment