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Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfOpinion 96-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees … (Public Authorities Law, §§2985[2], [6]). The maximum amount of liability for the first and each succeeding … of toll collection regulations under section 2985 does not constitute a misdemeanor. However, Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Opinion 88-76
… granted, must be filed with this Office within sixty days after the close of the fiscal year (General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76Cherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
… Ensure AUDs are filed with our office within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. Annually audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/10/30/cherry-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2019m-141Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for … officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for … $14,208. Key Recommendations Periodically issue RFPs to solicit competition when seeking professional services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 831
… To advise agencies of the new automated print process for Form W-2C. Affected Employees Employees whose previously … by OSC. Background In order to streamline the process and for compliance purposes, agencies are no longer required to … request. Form W-2C adjusts an employee’s wages reported for a previous calendar year. The correction is necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/831-monthly-processing-form-w-2c-corrected-wage-tax-statementOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection … academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, … or death by damaging bodily systems. DOH is responsible for the supervision and regulation of radiation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andDiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… Job growth in New York City has outpaced the nation and New York state … is at a record level and more jobs are being created in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than ever before." Employment in New York City increased by 18.9 percent between 2009 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make … 2021. About the Program On February 28, 2020, a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in a resident of a long-term care skilled nursing facility in King County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataVillage of Scotia - Parking Tickets and Justice Court Operations (2019M-44)
… Determine whether Village officials properly account for and enforce the collection of issued parking tickets. Determine whether Justice Court (Court) collections … $36,425, or $6,924 less than the $43,349 recorded in the system as of July 31, 2018. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/06/07/village-scotia-parking-tickets-and-justice-court-operations-2019m-44Massena Central School District - Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-71)
… money to the administrator for the total amount payable in satisfaction of dental claims and initiate and disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/massena-central-school-district-selected-non-payroll-disbursements-2019mNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… whether District officials properly managed and accounted for Niagara Power Coalition and Native American revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million was … was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-49
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing of the LLS payment and to … Request using the Action/Reason code of DTA/CIC (Data Change/Correct Increment Code). The appropriate increment … the Increment Code must be updated to 7777 . Change incorrect information pertaining to an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-49-october-2010-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17)
To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s17.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2011 Through December 31, 2011 (2012-S-3)
To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its mem
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s3.pdfOther Bulletin No. 23
… LLS payment during 2015-2016: Leave of Absence/Preferred List on 03/31/15: An employee who otherwise qualifies for the … Leave or Unpaid Military Leave) or on a preferred list on 03/31/15 becomes eligible if they return to the … employee’s April 2015 SCF CSEA LLS eligibility. Preferred List on 03/31/15: The agency must submit transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-23-april-2015-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-57
… Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) and provides for 5 and 10 year* Longevity Lump Sum payments effective October 2012. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-57-october-2012-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… $7.35 billion total benefits in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024. SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is … by individual providers throughout the State. In FFY 2024, WIC in New York State benefitted 437,619 women, infants … expenditures, totaling approximately $405.8 million in FFY 2024. WIC is available to pregnant individuals, breastfeeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her … bank account online and then transferred the pension and social security funds into her personal bank … after admitting she stole $459050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysOpinion 89-34
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34