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Examination of Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefit Payments
As part of our daily audit of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance program, we examined high risk payments and payment requests DOL approved during
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-11-19.pdfLife Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… numbers listed in the Health Insurance section above. Divorce and Domestic Relations Orders If you are divorced or … have to pay state taxes on your pension. Visit the Retired Public Employees Association website to see which states tax … your designee will be able to: Change your address on our records; Change the account or bank in which your benefit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are nearing settlement and will likely be in place in 2021. The City has … a tax levy of $13,174,703 which complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Carefully monitor revenues and … ensure the budget is balanced. Consider the CBAs nearing settlement and whether contingency appropriations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Town of Decatur – Disbursement Oversight and Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-87)
… The annual financial reports (known as AUDs) and tax cap forms were not filed, as required. As a result, the Board was … Supervisor’s records and reports. File AUDs and tax cap forms in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-disbursement-oversight-and-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-87New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… referrals, placement services, and on-site medical and mental health services for women with mental illness and co-morbid … abuse disorders at their 200-bed Tillary Street Women’s Shelter (Tillary) for the period from December 2013 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-institutePerformance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… behalf. For example, your attorney, a power of attorney (POA) , or a court-appointed guardian who has been granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan
… retirement benefit within one year following the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a … in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is … as long as you have not resigned or been terminated from employment while receiving those benefits. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Career Plan
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit … may be eligible to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… incident or occurrence with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the incident or occurrence; or Your employer within … in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement benefit within one year following the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the incident or occurrence; or Your employer within 30 days of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… retirement benefit within one year following the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a … in service or within two years of your discontinuance from service. When filing for this benefit, “in service” is … as long as you have not resigned or been terminated from employment while receiving those benefits. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit … be eligible to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/performance-duty-disabilityPerformance of Duty Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit within one year following … annuity based on those contributions. The performance of duty disability benefit is not reduced by any Workers’ … of attorney may file your application for performance of duty disability retirement. The application must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/performance-duty-disabilityExamination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesOversight of Campus Foundations
… System Administration is providing sufficient oversight of campus foundations to make certain the campus foundations conduct their activities in accordance … and functions that are not specifically vested with the campus. Generally, foundations receive and manage donations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsDivision of Diversity Management
… The Division of Diversity Management supports the Comptroller’s commitment … a fair, fully inclusive work environment for all Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) employees helps carry out the … providing services in the workplace, regardless of immigration status. Reports of sexual harassment may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementManagement of Invasive Species
… are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community … observation, to identify specific forest-related TIS. Key Findings While the Department has been active in … were not always completed or were missing information. Key Recommendations Develop a process to, among other things, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesOversight of Passenger Safety
… OPWDD works to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. Services provided by OPWDD include … as well as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In the New York City region, … system that notifies organizations of driver-related events, such as the expiration and renewal of driver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. … otherwise be overlooked. School districts and other local education agencies (LEAs), such as charter schools and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismSafety 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-dogs