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Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ … “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. … that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… deposit advices will not be mailed until all other advices can be released. Background: If the SFY 2024-25 budget is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… should the NYS budget be late and a budget extender bill is not passed. Affected Employees: All Employees* paid … the SFY 2025-26 budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … Governor signs the 2025-26 NYS budget or a budget extender bill. Effective Dates: OSC has created the attached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2297
… Background: Pursuant to Part E of Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2015, amended by Part VVV of Chapter 59 of the Laws … and will be included on the employee’s W-2. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be … Yonkers non-residents). Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll check is undeliverable due to the agency’s inability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2297-january-1-2025-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… certify to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … for that certification. This certification requirement is separate and distinct from DOB’s annual Internal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certificationRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 of the New … of patient care by limiting consecutive hours of work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesOptimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Report 2015-S-1 ). Background The State’s Medicaid … of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. We issued our initial audit … whether the Department was maximizing revenues from drug rebates. The audit covered the period April 1, 2010 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a … were never resubmitted by MCOs, and the state did not collect an estimated $69 million. DiNapoli’s auditors also … found that several undermine the department’s ability to collect all the rebates to which the state is entitled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by … P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudSUNY Bulletin No. SU-141
… through the New York State payroll system. Effective Date(s) SUNY System Administration has designated pay periods for … Discretionary Salary Increase rosters in EmpID order. The roster must be signed by the College President and forwarded … to update any subsequent rows that appear on the employee’s Job Data record provided the employee remained in BU08. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-141-uup-1-discretionary-increaseMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… covered under, there are important milestones you need to know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop … tier from the Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. … vested and are entitled to a monthly benefit that may start as early as age 55. (You will forfeit the monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersGraded Rates – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The increase or decrease in the Retirement System graded rates depends on the gap between the System … Graded Rate System Average Rate with GTLI Employees’ Retirement System 2012 15.9 10.5 16.3 2013 18.5 11.5 18.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/graded-ratesOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… PFRS Retirement Plans Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program For questions, use our help desk form (select … who participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Broome , Candor Fire District , County of Clinton … District , Greene County , Hewlett Bay Fire District , Long Lake Fire District No. 1 , Town of Milford , New … the board has not adopted a comprehensive IT policy. Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… the problems we have uncovered. It should recover up to $10 million that should not have been spent." New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to … Express Scripts Holding Company took over those duties in 2012. DiNapoli’s auditors found that on a quarterly basis, … Scripts invoiced drug manufacturers for rebates and, in accordance with its subcontract with United, made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nys