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DiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… unnecessary or dangerous opioid prescriptions outside of their treatment programs, according to an audit issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … care with health care providers. This audit is part of a broader initiative by the State Comptroller's office to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline … “This audit found numerous problems in the MTA’s capital projects pipeline that led to delays and cost … in this report and our recommendations.” The 2015-2019 MTA Capital Program is the latest approved capital program, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysOpinion 89-38
… retiree) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §§90, 113, 470: A school district may not … so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. The insurance purchased by the school district … the program would violate the Retirement and Social Security Law. Under the Retirement and Social Security Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38XIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements imposed by Advisory Opinion No. 08-04 (Advisory Opinion) issued by the New York State … has identified the need for State officers and employees to be reminded of the appropriate use of rewards accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… The recent labor agreement between New York City and the United … But the city still faces challenges, including reaching labor agreements with the other municipal unions, obtaining … 2019 through 2021 could be larger because the cost of new labor agreements will be higher in those years, the city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… with generally accepted accounting principles, as required by Law. SFS AM is used by State agency managers to effectively budget, account for, … data inaccuracies or trends. Key Findings OGS has made progress in addressing the issues we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed long-term care plans to ensure social … January 2019 through October 2024. About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) had … cards to make purchases or withdraw cash from a portion of their monthly benefits at participating automated teller … Determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance had sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1836
… Bulletin 1836.1 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to be used to report and track overtime worked due to the COVID-19 … The purpose of this bulletin is to describe new Time Entry Earns codes to be used to report and track overtime worked due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1836-reporting-overtime-related-covid-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 748
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the Merit Step payments and to provide instructions for payments not processed … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the Merit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/748-october-2007-merit-step-payments-employees-represented-public-employeesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-163
… Uniform Allowance and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments for employees in Negotiating Units DR, F8, S9, SR, SY and 87 … check dated 12/22/10. The Uniform Blazer Allowance Payment for employees in Negotiating Unit G9 will be made in a … check dated 12/22/10. The Uniform Allowance Payment for unrepresented employees (Negotiating Unit 86 ) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-163-december-2010-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-allowance-andHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively manage the District’s financial … balance, which represents the difference between revenues and expenditures accumulated over time. School districts may … up to 4 percent of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. A realistic budget begins with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… (Board’s) 2025 calendar-year fund appropriations (general, highway and fire protection) totaled $2,119,755. Audit … ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations of $1,007,328. The highway fund had a total unrestricted adjusted cash balance … funded its respective expenditures. For example, the highway fund incurred $263,016 in 2024 payroll expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68State Agencies Bulletin No. 1594
… have the correct pre-tax deductions for mass transit and parking programs. Affected Employees Employees who participate in pre-tax transit and pre-tax parking programs. Background Pursuant to IRS Publication 15-B … per month for transit passes. $255 per month for qualified parking. When establishing these pre-tax programs an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1594-new-control-d-report-pre-and-post-tax-transit-and-pre-and-post-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… should review all PayServ records on the EMPLOYEE HISTORY INFO SUMMARY and notify any other State agencies that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… was installing and maintaining the devices where they are most needed. It also did not take action to collect almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… The MTA should publish a new assessment of its long-term capital needs that pays particular attention to the growing threat climate change poses to transit, and … latest report . “The MTA is getting a large infusion of federal infrastructure funds, but its long-term finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… but its unemployment rate still lags the nation (5.8% vs. 3.5% as of December). City tax revenues have remained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… the continued influx of asylum seekers, elevated demand for city programs and a declining surplus demand preparation … ahead,” DiNapoli said. “Consistent underbudgeting for known spending risks such as educational programming, … and the city continues to bear the majority of the burden for the significant cost of helping asylum seekers. The city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remain