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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection … fire protection services to residents. New York's system for providing fire protection is complex. It can lead to lack … the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of the bill, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 96-6
… stockholder of the insurance agency, it appears that the only basis for concluding that the supervisor has an … to have an "interest" in the contracts of a corporation only when the municipal officer or employee is a corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6State Police Bulletin No. SP-191
… increases and increases to other payments effective April 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 … A retroactive 2.00% Salary Increase rounded to the nearest dollar for employees in Bargaining Unit 07 for all unit … Job Data page and Position Data page are not equal. Salary off step– if the employee’s Pay Basis Code is ANN and Grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-191-april-2018-and-april-2019-retroactive-salary-increases-state-policeVillage of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement … 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. Background The Village of Schuylerville is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228State Agencies Bulletin No. 1653
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2018 retroactive M/C … the implementation of this payment. Effective Date(s) The April 2018 M/C Salary Increase will be paid using the … should utilize Locked Query #49 to identify a complete list of regular earnings and retroactive adjustments if there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1653-april-2018-managementconfidential-mc-2-salary-increaseAccounts Payable Advisory No. 68
… reviewing the vendor’s invoice, and reviewing certified payroll records. The guidance has been refreshed to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/68-monitoring-moving-servicesBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … $130 million in tax - exempt fixed rate bonds for October. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority – a … of $50 million in taxable fixed rate bonds for October. New York State Housing Finance Authority – bond sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 1834
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the automatic processing for the bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … agreement between New York State and NYSCOPBA provides for a bi-weekly Security Services Hazardous Duty Pay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1834-april-2020-hazardous-duty-pay-increase-arbitration-eligible-bu01-andVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… to reflect the role a user plays in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks for which they have … relative to the Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Only a user with the Administrator role may edit Basic Vendor … Back to top Questionnaire Start New Questionnaire Only a user with the Contributor role may start and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsEastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. … on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… equal what men earned the previous year, typically falls. (In 2022, Equal Pay Day was on March 15.) In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, … data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-218
… (Bargaining Units F8 and G9) and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Court System (UCS) and the above referenced Unions provide for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) or $1000, … or $1000, whichever is greater, effective April 1, 2015 for all eligible represented non-judicial employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-218-october-2014-and-april-2015-salary-increases-bargaining-unitsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… with the residents and the Fire District and this will only better West Hurley as a whole." Former chief Gutierrez, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeMedicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to … 2014. We found that the Department did not take sufficient steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to … programs, we strongly urge the Department to take the steps necessary to collect these rebates. The Department also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at portfolio companies, including filing shareholder proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells … portfolio companies treat individuals and tackle some of their most complex challenges,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their out-of-pocket expenses and may provide them with more options … This could allow Medicaid to pay ESRD recipients' Medicare out-of-pocket costs, such as premiums and coinsurance. … about Medicare benefits and Medicaid's payment of Medicare out-of-pocket costs, and to actively assist recipients in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … to the city since the Great Recession," DiNapoli said. "New York City’s economy is strong, the 2018 budget is … actions that would have had impacts on the city’s budget. New York City’s financial plan does not anticipate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budget