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Medicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-85
… Codes: 21P, ANN, BIW, CAL, CYF and CYP Effective Date Payment will be included in the employee's regular check for … to full-time, are eligible for a discretionary lump sum payment of $158.50. Non-Eligible Employees Employees who were … who previously received the discretionary lump sum payment (DLP) of $317 for the full 2002-2003 academic year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-85-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-paymentsMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… hospitals because the Department did not use the payment method that yielded the lowest Medicaid payment. Auditors further identified $10.8 million in claim … payments and adhere to regulations pertaining to the payment and prior approval of out-of-state non-emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax refunds. The … Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of legitimate refunds. The $25.3 million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and halted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsWallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… adequately supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the … adequately supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes and properly reported to the … and supporting documentation before approving them for payment. Ensure the claims auditor report provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52State Agencies Bulletin No. 2232
… which includes a side letter authorizing a $400 lump sum payment to offset out-of-pocket dental expenses for eligible employees. The payment is payable each fiscal year until the State enters … of Absence, Terminated, Retired or Deceased at time of payment. Are enrolled in the NYSHIP Dental Plan and completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2232-public-employees-federation-pef-2024-dental-stipendMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 384-e of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. If … and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… of the agency, that disregarded the New York State Finance Law, the State's Procurement Guidelines and the agency's own … standards contained in the New York State Public Officers Law. ITS plays a significant strategic and technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who have ten (10) or more years of membership will receive a reduction in … the Retirement Plan Type of 7Z (TIAA/CREF) and has ten (10) or more years of membership will automatically change to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… risk retention funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized … effectively to control overtime costs. Adopt a local law overriding the tax levy limit before adopting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… has not adopted an investment policy, which is required by law, or any policies or procedures for finance-related … Village taxpayers. Establish written policies required by law and sound business practices for Village operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to … to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly overrides the tax levy limit. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that were in violation of New York State Public Officers Law. The board also approved $1,488 in charges that were not … totaling $150,187 as required by New York State Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount of unexpended … funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or other reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a partial exemption from school taxes for most … Key Recommendations To State Policy Makers: Strengthen the law and regulations governing the program to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Opinion 88-69
… same entity with which town contracts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §122-b: A village may contract for services with a … the same volunteer ambulance service. General Municipal Law, §122-b authorizes any county, city, town or village, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69Oversight of Industrial Hemp
… materials and biodegradable plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa … New York State, Article 29 of the Agriculture and Markets Law launched the Program, which is administered by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… and we will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.” Westchester County District Attorney’s Criminal … New York State Police, as well as other state and federal law enforcement agencies. Contact us at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: New York City Man Charged with Stealing Over $50,000 in Pension Benefits Meant for Deceased Sister-in-Law
… in pension benefits meant for his deceased sister-in-law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. … “Randy Ray allegedly took advantage of his sister-in-law's death to fund his lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. “I will … continue to safeguard the pension system and partner with law enforcement across the state and country to prosecute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-york-city-man-charged-stealing-over-50000-pension-benefits-meant-deceased-sister-lawFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… Halstead demonstrates the vital collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding … A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that Halstead stole $23,519 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-funds