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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1682
… income taxes, if any. Please refer to Attachment A for template to be used for employee notification. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1682-current-year-social-security-andor-medicare-tax-deficiencies-and-impactDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… have had a devastating impact on the victim and the victim’s family. The Rensselaer County DA’s Office will continue to work with our partners in the State … treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the victim was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… of the Unemployment Insurance System (Report 2021-S-3 ). About the Program One of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) key … 2021, DOL began using ID.me, Inc. to provide identity verification services to assist with identifying fraudulent … and useful information about languages used by Limited English Proficient claimants because of its outdated UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended June 30, 2014. Background Baker Victory, a not-for-profit organization located in Lackawanna, New York, … to children with disabilities. Baker Victory is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that Baker Victory reports to SED on its annual CFR. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, Baker Victory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 2001-5
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §91(1): A fire district may offer a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest … inconsistent. You ask whether a fire district may offer a reward for information leading to the conviction of the … or theft of fire district property. Payment of such a reward is not subject to a fire district's spending limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made improper Medicaid payments for transportation services. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. … To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andMedicaid Program - Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2018-F-14) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f14-response.pdfSafety of Seized Dogs
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) adequately oversees the seizure of dogs to ensure their safety and protect the rights of owners. The audit covered the period January 1, 2015 to … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets adequately oversees the seizure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission … audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the head of the agency (or designee) has granted that authority … filed with the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… cards. As a rule of thumb, New Yorkers should register the card with the retailer and use gift cards within a year of … is not used within a certain time period; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees … they are owed money and visit www.osc.state.ny.us . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardOpinion 2010-1
… NYS2d 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883; Bayswater v Planning Board of the Town of Lewisboro … NYS2d 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883, [quoting this passage from the Bayswater case]). 2 … 445, cert denied 541 US 974, 158 L Ed 2d 469, 124 S Ct 1883; see also Dolan v City of Tigard , 512 US 374, 129 L …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Tier Status – Forest Rangers Plan
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c Tier Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/tier-statusTier Status – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/tier-statusTier Status – State University Police Plan
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, … State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d Tier Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/tier-statusI.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… all times. If agencies require updates to the SFS-related account codes, agencies must notify OSC. OSC will work with … are made. More information on the relationship between the account codes and statewide procedures can be found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10Personal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings … as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Dollars Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsTown of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)
… 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a population of approximately 11,000 … process were properly designed and operating effectively. We found that Town officials obtained appropriate competition … than $20,000 each and approximately $1.4 million in total. We also reviewed supporting documents to verify that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-putnam-valley-purchasing-2013m-193Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… Purpose To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owner’s associates inappropriately enrolled as Medicaid … violations and questionable practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and … To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andEast Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Library’s internal controls over cash receipts for the period … March 31, 2013. Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district public library which received its charter from the State Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223