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State Agencies Bulletin No. 267
… of a decrease in the supplemental wage flat withholding rate from 28% to 27.5%. Affected Employees Any employee who … of a decrease in the supplemental wage flat withholding rate from 28 to 275 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/267-supplemental-wage-flat-withholding-rate-decreaseOpinion 2006-11
… board member has an interest in town purchases from an auto parts store solely because the board member is an … or performance of any portion of town orders from the auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and … a prohibited interest if the town makes purchases from an auto parts store that employs the board member as its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… Comptroller DiNapoli and elected officials held a socially distanced press conference in Flushing, NY, to … than ever before. These are key to helping Flushing get back on its feet.” "Flushing is one of Queens' strongest, … of the COVID-19 crisis, and my office will continue to do all it can to spur further growth and development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsOpinion 2006-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (term of an irrevocable letter of credit issued as security by a qualifying federal … General Municipal Law that limit to ninety days the term of an eligible letter of credit applies to a letter of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4Opinion 2008-1
… (contracts with not-for-profit-corporations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800(2), 802(1)(f), 803: A school board … conflict of interest under article 18 of the General Municipal Law if he or she also served as a trustee on the … assuming disclosure is not otherwise required by General Municipal Law § 803, should disclose his or her relationship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1Opinion 2004-8
… establish a reserve fund for direct cash reimbursements by the village for health care benefits of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that … thereto, reimburses employees for health care expenses not covered by insurance. You ask whether the village may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Oversight of Campus Foundations
… Stony Brook Foundation, Inc. (SBF) and University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. (UBF), controlled $1.1 billion, more … two individuals who were working for the University at Buffalo but were compensated by UBF – and not the University … audit planning process and consider performing audits that address high-risk areas. Ensure all foundations have thorough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-370
… of Understanding between the LISVH at Stony Brook, the Public Employees Federation (PEF) at LISVH, and the Civil … employed at the LISVH (Department 2805X) as a Registered Nurse 1, Registered Nurse 2, Certified Nursing Assistant, … the new Preceptor Incentive Program payment: Earnings Code Description PRP Preceptor Pay Differential Agency Actions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-universityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… over a 19-year period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree corrupting the government (B … report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required by state … detailed which water outlets they exempted from sampling, how they would be secured against use, and what remedial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict access … of hazardous materials could jeopardize the health and safety of students and campus communities. SUNY needs to do a better job to … University of New Yorks SUNY flagship campuses Buffalo and Stony Brook did not properly monitor or restrict access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are receiving required services, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your beneficiary may … *State service means your salary is/was paid directly by New York State. What You Need to Know Before You Retire … Retire directly from State service and be a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED … of procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. Key Findings Medicaid made improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andOther Bulletin No. 37
… immediately prior to April 1, 2017 is at or above the job rate of their salary grade or equated salary grade on the … such officer’s or employee’s salary to exceed the job rate of the M/C salary grade or equated grade on the April 1, … may only receive a partial increase capped at the job rate of their salary grade or equated grade on the April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… The state Department of Health (DOH) overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw in how … The state Department of Health DOH overpaid managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the … but also allows providers who should be excluded, and may be unqualified, to treat patients. DOH must improve … Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview Pursuant to the State Finance Law, §98, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep … of investments that are identified in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of … Pursuant to the State Finance Law 98 the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with … eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible … claims that were billed in excess of permitted limits. By the end of the audit fieldwork, about $4.2 million of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … Central School Districts Districts progress as of June 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-f