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Opinion 88-28
… Town Law, §64(11). The place of publication of a newspaper is a question of fact [1982 Opns St Comp, No. 82-307 … class mail matter in the post office of a city within the county in which the town is located; (2) a weekly newspaper … the City of New York, was "published" in the Borough of Manhattan, rather than the Borough of Queens, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28State Police Bulletin No. SP-247
… of State Police with instructions for processing the 2025 Education Payment. Affected Employees: Employees of the … if there is no successor agreement. Effective Dates: The 2025 State Police Education Payment is effective beginning … Administration Pay Period 4L/5C, paychecks dated 06/04/2025. Eligibility Criteria: Annual salaried employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-247-2025-state-police-education-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the … Retirement Arrangements (IRAs),” and Instructions for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees who are eligible for a retirement plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementUnder Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions … and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home care. This is referred to as net available monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if those electronic devices approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of … own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State agencies. At the time of our audit, the … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… - Med Refund Wage Adjustment, used by OSC in Time Entry for processing approved tax refund requests for current year Social Security (TF5) or current year … Medicare (TF6) refunds. NOTE: THESE NEW EARNINGS CODES ARE FOR OSC USE ONLY. Affected Employees Employees who receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … an increase of 10.5%—or nearly $69 million—when compared to April of 2021. Nearly every county also experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-64) 90-Day Response
To assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s reported assessable expenses and compliance with relevant statutes related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s64-response.pdfApplication for Conversion of Service or Disability Retirement to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W)
To convert a retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit for victims of the 2001 World Trade Center disaster, NYSLRS beneficiaries use form RS6418-W.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6418-w.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the lives and education for all of New York’s children. Barbara’s family has lost a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of approximately 6,300 miles … maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections with … Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation responsible for citywide traffic management, incident response, traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOther Bulletin No. 5
… Purpose To notify the SUNY Construction Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the $800 … Date(s) 4/5/07 - Paychecks dated 5/2/07, Pay Period Administration 1L Eligibility Employees in Bargaining Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 1344
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the 2013-2014 Pilot Firearms Training and … Incentive Program Payment. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – … be eligible to receive an incentive payment in return for participating in an agency-directed training program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1344-2013-2014-pilot-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-program-paymentTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
Determine whether complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District District officials to effectively manage the Districts financial operations and capital projects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14