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City of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… and wage costs. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $28,015,018. Key Recommendations Closely monitor … 2023. Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law, unless it properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … supervisor did not maintain separate accounting records for each water district. Instead, the board adopted one … includes appropriations of $1.8 million in termination salary payments, yet these type of expenditures have averaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… 21% in transportation and utilities and nearly 20% in manufacturing. The foreign-born labor force in the … ended the program for people coming to the U.S. from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Nepal and Honduras. … to older workers. In 2023, the unemployment rate was 15% for 16-to-24-year-old immigrant workers, which was up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… Superstorm Sandy, weather predicting models have indicated that, with rising sea levels, the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea … were often incomplete in scope of work, not finished on time or within budget, or insufficiently documented. Just two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Police Bulletin No. SP-260
… of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2025 State Police Holiday Bonus Payment, and to provide … are affected. Background: Chapter 182 of the Laws of 2025 implements the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of … an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective 11/01/2025, the Holiday Bonus Payment must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-260-2025-holiday-bonus-payment-eligible-employees-state-policeImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… admissions are generally appropriate when the admitting practitioner expects the patient to stay through at least two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member … Key Finding Empire officials made considerable progress in implementing the recommendations we made in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield … To determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations made in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… portion of the Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee … payments for special items are made in accordance with hospital agreements, and made significant progress to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159
… personal usage. These charges may include tolls paid with EZ Pass accounts or other credit cards issued by the State. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2159-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2059
… gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … through October 31, 2022, as income on the employee’s 2022 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P ersonal E mployer V … of the vehicle is for a reporting period of less than the full 12 months, employees have the option of using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2059-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2159.1
… gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … through October 31, 2023, as income on the employee’s 2023 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P ersonal E mployer V … of the vehicle is for a reporting period of less than the full 12 months, employees have the option of using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2366
… the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2025. Affected Employees: Employees with employer-provided … for the period November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2025, as income on the employee’s 2025 Form W-2 using Earnings Code PEV ( P ersonal E mployer V …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2366-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2271
… chauffeur services for the period November 1, 2023, through October 31, 2024, as income on the employee’s … of Personal Use (AC 3173) for the period of November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024 prior to the deadline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2271-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-response.DOS_.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseDFS.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (2020-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid managed long-term care (MLTC) premium payments on behalf of ineligible enrollees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s52-response.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdf