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The New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads

The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.

DiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents

… The city recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain … can use smart technology to trim costs, hold the line on taxes, and encourage new growth, but must be vigilant … and Buffalo, are meeting the demand for free public Wi-Fi on a large scale. Through partnerships with local private …

Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12) 30-Day Response

To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).

Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers

… Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for … City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and provide youth with required services. … its two secure and specialized secure detention facilities—Horizon Juvenile Detention Center (Horizon) and Crossroads …

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-274

… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees Tier 6 New … on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to the twoyear look back …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2

… symptoms of COVID-19 and are seeking a medical diagnosis.  Wages are paid at the employee’s regular rate of compensation … to the COVID-19 public health emergency.  Employee wages under the EFMLA are paid at a rate of two-thirds of the … regular rate of compensation. Benefits outlined above under the FEPSLA and the EFMLA are available to eligible …

Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims

… (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay providers for services rendered. Prior to the APG implementation, … to deny claims with the prohibited rate code combinations. For example, Medicaid paid a provider $149 for a clinic visit … paid the provider $128 for this claim. Because the edit was not programmed to stop this particular rate code …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1735.1

… job location is within the five boroughs of New York City (NYC), $12.00 for State employees whose job location is within … eligibility for a minimum wage increase. Currently, there are some employees in the five boroughs of New York City … Pay) = Differential Note: Part-time annual employees are not entitled to Location Pay. OSC Actions The Office of …

Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses

… issues; and through February 2021 for maintenance and repair data. For fuel expenses, the audit covered the period … the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. In addition, … 1, 2016 through March 19, 2021, the Department’s vehicle repair and maintenance expenses totaled approximately $18.4 …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1201

… been changed as follows: When the target employee has a National Id (Social Security Number), the Rehire, Concurrent … will require a full 9-character Empl ID and a full 9-digit National ID to be entered by the online user. When the … Concurrently Hired, or Transferred does not have a National ID in PayServ, the system will accept the full …

IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

Opinion 2000-18

… to the joint fire district. This is in response to your request for our opinion with respect to several issues … Request for our opinion with respect to several issues …

Arlington Fire District – Station Number 5 Renovation (2022M-54)

… interests in leasehold agreements. Key Findings Members of the Board did not use competitive methods to renovate … reduced rent rate provisions. In addition, a member of the Board who also serves as a Trustee of the Croft Corners Fire Company (Company) failed to …

DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues

… Revenues From SFY 2011-12 to 2022-23, state revenues from lottery sales and taxes on gaming revenues increased by … most forms of gaming nationwide. State revenues from video lottery terminal (VLT) facilities, casinos, and tribal-state …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1714

… on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees New York … on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to the twoyear look back …

New York City Contract Spending Trends

New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.

DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges

… Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the … pleaded not guilty and is due back in Aurelius Town Court on June 28. Waldron’s actions were exposed during the … Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her retirement benefits with the …

Election Form for 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 3 Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs and Correction Officers (Section 89-p) (RS5473-P)

NYSLRS election form for only Tier 3 sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs and correction officers not already enrolled in a plan that permits retirement.

DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies

… granting $1 million worth of inappropriate gifts and commercial loans, according to an audit released today by … of a project. FIDA granted two additional unauthorized commercial loans of approximately $187,000. Questionable … expenses and not those of other entities; Cease making commercial loans directly or through the FLDC using FIDA …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1743

… ensure accurate Workers’ Compensation earnings that should be excluded from tax withholdings. The periodic cleanup can produce a large taxable gross adjustment. This … will be identified, the amount of taxes that need to be refunded will be calculated, and only the refunds of Social …