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As Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfImproper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up) (2014-F-7), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Manag
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f7-response.pdfStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan For 2005-2011 (Follow-Up) (2013-F-5), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority), to implement the recommendations contained in our au
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f5-response.pdfSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department VFD Treasurer Timothy J Brown pleaded guilty to grand larceny and agreed to repay the $30000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… Center, such as doors with slower closing speeds. 33 at the Courthouse, such as accessible entrances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37Cantalician Center for Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-7)
To determine whether the costs reported by Cantalician Center for Learning on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s7.pdfEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network (2017-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s43-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Prattsville Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud of State Funds
… DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); John … obtain $24,915 in grant proceeds under the New York Main Street Program. United States Attorney Freedman stated: “The New York Main Street Program was designed to make sure that grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-prattsville-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-fraud-state-fundsVillage of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… parking spaces located at the closest accessible route to the entrance. 26 components at the Library, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-36)
… inches of maneuvering clearance on the latch side of the door and interior signs with raised lettering and Braille … curb ramps with accessible slopes, a main entrance with a door closing speed of at least five seconds and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-long-beach-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-36Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… provided at selected Town facilities. Key Findings Of the 562 applicable physical accessibility components (components) … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… the payments to two contractors; Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance Center by the Office of Alcoholism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followCity of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… of at least 32 inches and wheelchair accessible lavatories in restrooms. 38 components at the Senior Center, such as … physical accessibility for the 171 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38Approved State Contracts and Payments for August 2017
… Target Date Funds Manager. $61 million with The Vanguard Group Inc. as Balanced Fund Manager. $24 million with Morgan … with Delaware Investments Fund Services Company as U.S. Equity Manager. $15.1 million with T. Rowe Price Associates … System $11 million to The Legal Aid Society for the Law Guardian Attorney for the Child Program. Payment Rejections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-august-2017Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the … retiree dies. required to contribute to the health insurance coverage costs. offered subsidized health insurance costs by allowing the retiree to buy coverage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement … in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the SFY that ended March 31, 2025, … assumptions recommended by NYSLRS’ actuary, who is required to review the actuarial assumptions and experience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen … to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be … your unused sick leave at retirement cannot be used to: Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an optional sick … Qualify for vesting. For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five to be vested, your sick leave credit cannot … for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… sick leave benefit. If your employer has chosen to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your … you must retire directly from public employment or within a year after separating from service. The additional credit … beyond the maximum amount payable under your retirement plan. Meet the service credit requirement to retire under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Fuel Card
… employees their own unique personal identification number (PIN) to establish accountability over each employee’s fuel … a fuel purchase, drivers are required to (i) enter their PIN at the fuel pump, (ii) document details pertaining to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/10/office-people-developmental-disabilities-fuel-card