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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal, administers the Rural Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the United States Department of … for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in multi-family properties in rural areas of the state. Overall, auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Premium Payments Made on Behalf of Managed Care Members Residing Outside the State
… of New York to receive benefits. Individuals enroll in Medicaid through the NY State of Health (NYSOH, the … determine if an individual is receiving duplicate benefits in more than one location. PARIS uses a beneficiary’s Social … matches. Most of the State’s Medicaid members are enrolled in managed care plans, which are responsible for ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/09/09/medicaid-program-improper-premium-payments-made-behalf-managed-care-members-residingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … for Form W-2 require the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: … Compliance mailbox containing the Department ID, employee name, and the complete NYS EMPLID number of all employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 1862
… bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: … Compliance mailbox containing the Department ID, employee name, and the complete NYS EMPLID number of all employees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1862-retirement-plan-checkbox-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 2084
… 1987-1 C.B. 446), employees receiving retirement benefits from a previous employer’s plan are not considered covered by … known as Section 211 and 212 employees) receiving benefits from a retirement system of the State of New York as a result … Employees should be aware that they are not prevented from making contributions to a Traditional Individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2084-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022Urban Choice Charter School - Credit Card Expenditures (2019M-192)
… policies, including the preapproval of all purchases by using a purchase request form. Ensure that all credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/urban-choice-charter-school-credit-card-expenditures-2019m-192Village of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… for proper Village purposes. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Employees were not always paid at Board-approved rates. All nine hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were calculated properly, and … (Follow-Up ) (2013-F-18) An initial report, issued in July 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York … renewed contracts for personal and miscellaneous services. In addition, the authority did not provide documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 96-13
… may simultaneously participate in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers … may simultaneously participate in, and receive benefits from, a service award program for volunteer ambulance workers … is a member of, or receiving a retirement allowance from, the State Employees' Retirement System. Indeed, section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Opinion 92-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to … of this amendment is to stimulate the local economy. In 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-52, p 141, we addressed, inter … that bidder is not the lowest responsible bidder, would be in conflict with the requirement in General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 93-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition of (when … court to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund moneys … forfeiture due to a clerical error when the defendant, in fact, did not miss a court date. You state that a village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 93-6
… (see, NY Const. art IX, 1[c]; see also e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-14, p 53). Villages have the power to provide … subdivision" and "district corporation" separate and apart from the town (see Town Law, §174[7]). A "fire alarm … however, is a geographic area for which the town board is required to contract for fire protection services pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, … programs vary and some of the requirements are specified in the legislation that established each program. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC … to promote the safety of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and … operations. Key Findings DOB needs to be more proactive in ensuring that owners and other responsible parties comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsVirtual Currency Licensing
… conduct within financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. DFS supervises and regulates the activities of … For this report, we reviewed a list provided by DFS in October 2022 that contained 22 active virtual currency licensees. In June 2015, DFS issued NYCRR Title 23, Part 200 (Part 200) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingNYSARC, Inc.– NYC Chapter: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2015, NYSARC reported approximately $61.8 million in reimbursable costs for the SED cost-based programs. During … fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, we identified $1,311,070 in reported costs that did not comply with the RCM’s … be disallowed. These ineligible costs included $791,114 in personal service costs and $519,956 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/21/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Leaves (Follow-Up) (2015-F-5) An initial audit issued in October 2013 examined whether the fellowship leaves … staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that although … complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed. In a follow-up report, auditors found CUNY has made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, according … was out of date, nor did it address issues identified in a 2015 State Comptroller’s audit. The system lacked the … requirements, contributed to a dramatic increase in UI claims. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. DOL reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … fund appropriations by $7.3 million (9 percent) resulting in combined operating surpluses totaling $6.4 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Overview – State Police Plan
… service and your final average earnings (FAE). For members in Tiers 2 and 5, your FAE is the average of your highest … the years right before retirement, but they can be anytime in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must be earned in the period used in your FAE. In some cases, certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overview