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Other Bulletin No. 87
… Fund with instructions for processing the April 2026 SCF CSEA LLS payment and eligibility changes due to the … Fund’s Board Resolution AD-8 authorizes the 2021-2026 Memorandum of Agreement between the State University … Fund and CSEA which provides for payment of the 2026 Longevity Payment in April 2026 as a one-time, lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-87-april-2026-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-67
… Division of Housing and Community Renewal of procedures for processing the April 2014 Rent Regulation Services Unit … between the State of New York and the DC-37, provides for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) for fiscal year 2014-2015 and includes the 2014 RRSU Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-67-april-2014-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationOpinion 96-4
… of sale of property); (establishment of general reserve fund); (authority to supersede village budget procedures) -- … in the amount of the purchase price less the amount due on closing. Under each of these alternatives, the moneys held by … Municipal Law, §6-c authorizes the creation of one or more capital reserve funds to finance the construction, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City Council District, but he was unsuccessful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… Corporation (EFC) under a federal program to help fund its replacement of public and private lead water service lines … the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service … the use of public funding to address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalSocial Adult Day Services
… and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 through March 26, 2015. Background SADS programs are … each year. In fiscal year 2014-15, NYSOFA provided $1.1 million in funding to its 17 SADS contractors, while AAAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a recognized leader in addressing climate-related investment risks and pursuing … by 2040 and position it for changes already happening in the markets.” The Fund committed $1 billion to funds … retirement funds to integrate climate risk considerations in their global equity investment process,” In 2022, the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programOpinion 88-3
… 120 provide that penalties shall be paid into the State Treasury and be applied to the expenses of administering the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3XI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for payment of future expenses, such as payments for capital construction, monthly lease or maintenance … in amounts equal to the full value of the contract(s). CAPITAL PROJECTS When used as a category of appropriation, "Capital Projects" includes all appropriations for capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … for others. Affected Employees: Employees receiving a 2024 Form W-2 are affected. Background: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 2377
… to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … for others. Affected Employees: Employees receiving a 2025 Form W-2 are affected. Background: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2377-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2025Forensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followGASB Statement 87, Leases
… Defining a Lease Under GASBS 87 A lease is a contract that transfers the right to use another entity’s … lessee by the end of the contract, and have no termination options. These should be reported as a financed purchase of … for office space. This lease has two four-year renewal options. If the agency decides it’s reasonably certain it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesOpinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension … . “I thank Suffolk County District Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office … those who attempt to defraud them to justice.” Johnson's arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… by the provider. This is commonly known as the global surgery period. All routine services related to the surgery, … for E/M services billed without a modifier code on the same day a surgical procedure was performed. The payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: … processes and pays Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements Empire negotiates with member … Key Finding Empire officials made considerable progress in implementing the recommendations we made in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield … To determine the extent of implementation of 3 recommendations made in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… with the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Cityscape and Franchises (Office) . The … years, and at the end of that period they may be renewed . DOT charges an annual rate for eligible revocable consents, … 23, 2020. The audit objective was to determine whether DOT had billed and collected the correct fees for revocable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit … Systems (Report 2017-S-56 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-follow