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DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… fourth non-DOB inspector did catch the problem at another building. However, he decided it was not an imminent hazard … of wear, called rouging. The problem was missed at one building and noted at the other, but the non-DOB inspector … Ensuring that DOB communicates upcoming inspections with building owners so they can gain access. Establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Williamsville, does not detail or track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli … by these system weaknesses.” During the audit period of July 2013 to May 2015, auditors reviewed 90 grade changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2398
… annual contribution amount will increase to $24,500.00 for calendar year 2026. An additional deferment is available to employees age … for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2398-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 2403
… in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2025-67, released on … active participants turning ages 60, 61, 62, or 63 in the calendar year to either $10,000.00 or 50% more than the … in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2403-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2026Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report issued in June 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers sampled met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, seven … report issued in June 2013 determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers sampled met the requirements of Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a report released today by New York State … P. DiNapoli. "Wall Street has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… The state Department of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by … and employers are complying with the law. The Department of Labor needs to do a better job investigating complaints … working overtime to keep patients safe." For the period of Jan. 1, 2015 to June 30, 2017, auditors examined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … employees because they were not justified under the terms of the relevant incentive plan, were distributed in error, or … To determine the extent of the implementation of the four recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… The village of Hamburg’s recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now … The village of Hamburgs recreation attendant was sentenced today to three months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance … Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious exploitation of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District … Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity of the state pension fund, recoup the stolen money, and send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Report 2016-S-49 ). Background According to Department of … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… fares beyond the 4% increase scheduled for 2025 could add $300 million in revenue, excluding the impact from potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosState Agencies Bulletin No. 2296
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on … for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar year 2025. An additional deferment is available to employees age … for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in 2025. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure 2.0 Act increases the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2021-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the Medicaid program. For … To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS in the Agency Police Services Unit (APSU), Bargaining Unit 31. Affected Employees: Employees in APSU, Bargaining Unit 31, represented by the PBANYS are … PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures (Departments) adequately provided … consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. Key … consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report 2021-S-16 ). About the Program DOH … audit report Medicaid Program Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare Report 2021S16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followOpinion 90-21
… one from the town clerk concerning the proper procedures for the preparation of claims for audit and for retention of audited claims in a town of the second class … claims may be prepared and presented to the town board for audit by the secretary to the supervisor and may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-20 ). About … Medicaid Program Improper FeeforService Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With ThirdParty Health Insurance Report 2021S20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health-insurance-follow