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DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… of people, it is unacceptable that New Yorkers should have to worry about false inspections or hazardous … and noted at the other, but the non-DOB inspector didn’t have the right tool to measure the cable thickness which would have determined the seriousness of the problem. The inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … need care around the clock, and nurses are often required to stay and work extra hours," DiNapoli said. "Chronic … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first quarter ending June 30, 2014, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … the retirement security of New York’s public workforce, but our investment staff also continues to move quickly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionOpinion 95-23
… may, in determining the form of vouchers to be presented for audit, permit the statement by the town officer whose … the form of vouchers presented to the town board for audit under section 118 of the Town Law. Specifically, … of itemized voucher, may determine that it is permissible for the town officer's statement to be based on his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 94-5
… of the town, it does not, in our view, provide authority for the publication of articles by individual members of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2091
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for … TDA plans and provide instructions for entering updates to these plans. Background Pursuant to IRS Regulations, Section 403(b): The regular annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2091-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… April 1, 2018. All Agencies Agencies are required to use PCards to purchase goods and services less than $500.00 when a … a cost effective method of procurement and a direct way to obtain rebates. However, agencies may not use the PCard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… the number in the agency’s financial management system. A third employee would receive the vendor invoice for the paper … receiving information. If all the information agrees, the third employee would approve the invoice for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… Obtain a check from the vendor Obtain a check from a third party vendor Business Units should note that in the event … a check from the vendor, or obtain a check from a third party vendor. Business Units should review each process to … and Submittal of this Chapter. REFUNDS USING A THIRD PARTY VENDOR’S CHECK When a third party returns a check to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020, as … recognition of the 10 warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1Improper Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Duplicate Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Number (CIN), a unique identifier. Medicaid recipients may have more than one different CIN assigned to them during the … as “duplicate CINs”); however, only one of the CINs should have active eligibility at a time. The Department’s Medicaid … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/improper-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-duplicate-client-identification-numbersOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire … Management and its regional offices, is responsible for enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.3
… Currently, some employees in the five boroughs of NYC may have an annual salary less than the hourly equivalent of … minimum wage: Work in one of the five boroughs of NYC; and Have a Pay Basis Code of ANN on or after the appropriate … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17353-minimum-wage-annual-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126
… non-gestational, adoptive or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or … scheduled hours during the pay period. For employees who have not completed six months of service prior to the leave, … some time, to their actual schedule for the period worked. Any questions regarding this should be directed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2126-paid-parental-leave-fullState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.1
… ineligible for this benefit until the employee is returned from the suspension. For additional information please refer … of Paid Parental Leave, agencies must return the employee from the leave on their Job Data record by entering Action/Reason Code RFL/RLV- Return from Leave/Rein Leave. Note: Agencies must also submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21261-paid-parental-leave-fullDiNapoli: Service Delivery Critical to Ensure New York City’s Continued Recovery
… (e.g. teaching assistants) who were placed on leave without pay when they did not meet the deadline to show …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-service-delivery-critical-ensure-new-york-citys-continued-recovery2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… the New York State Senate. As the first woman—and African American woman—to lead a New York State legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Finance Law. The purpose of this section is to: (i) define when a contract for banking services is … contracts. The following definitions are applicable to this section: Banking Services -- Services provided by a … in maintaining a bank account, including, but not limited to: (i) the acceptance of deposits; (ii) the payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followOpinion 88-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees on appeals to … of New York, are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the … City of New York, are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38