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Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of … and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and to provide … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… of a winter storm, certain equipment is required to be on hand. However, auditors found instances where generators, … Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesChild Care Stabilization Grants (Follow-Up)
… To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2026, of the three recommendations included in our initial … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2026 of the three recommendations included in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/07/09/child-care-stabilization-grants-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2371
… bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new Correctional Institution Differential payments for eligible employees at DOCCS. Affected Employees: … as well as approval from the Office of Employee Relations for unrepresented M/C employees, a $1.00 per hour salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2371-new-correctional-institution-differential-eligible-employees-departmentDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a record $716 million in 2015 – up nearly $55 million from the year before, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … million,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s state agencies need to ensure that overtime use is justified, while ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… rates are due by Feb. 1, 2018, but may be pre-paid by Dec. 15, 2017. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… Cizik witnessed a cremation authorization form for Wynn when he died and failed to notify the Retirement … prosecute those who misuse public funds.” The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … thank the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for their assistance. Anyone with additional information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.3 percent of payroll to 14.9 … budgets. Prudent management helps keep New York State’s pension fund one of the strongest and best funded in the … March 31, 2017, the end of the fiscal year for the state pension fund. Employer rates are determined based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected to computers, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York … Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and the New York State Police today announced that Valerie … protecting public funds,” Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler said. Betty James died on April 11, 2017, but … Comptroller DiNapoli Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler and New York State Police announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… from hiring an internal auditor. You can obtain more information on the certification requirements from the NYSED … or by phone at (518) 474-6541. Inter-municipal and shared service agreements Investigate the feasibility of entering … with other districts when obtaining internal and claims auditing services. Get additional information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… a modifier code on the claim to further describe the service(s) provided. Medicaid payments for surgical … known as the global surgery period. All routine services related to the surgery, such as evaluation and management … periods to ensure claims are paid appropriately. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid … six eye care professionals who did not fully comply with the Department’s Medicaid policies for provider … eye care providers who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and if Medicaid paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Report … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
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)
… Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Report … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Personal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… were $19.3 million for City Fiscal Year (CFY) ended June 30, 2020 and $18.5 million for CFY ended June 30, 2021. We issued our initial audit report on September 23, … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-follow