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Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for … New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the …
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
… As a result of this analysis, we selected seven State University of New York at Binghamton (University) employees for audit with travel expenditures … long after the ten-day accounting and reconciliation requirement. Key Recommendations Ensure that travelers obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Personal Income Tax Refunds
… Value of Refunds Taxpayer claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of … preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based on incorrect information 2,236 6,150,150 Taxpayer claimed … third-party vendor 2 36,050,261 Other (e.g. various errors on return) 1,125 14,113,214 Total Refunds Stopped 12,746 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsControls 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-followSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… evaluation system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters for use by its agencies to report on contractor … to award additional contracts where the same contractor is party to a new contract (either alone or in a joint venture). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… 2017-S-56 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, … owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is … by NYS IT policy and standards. Further, the audit team encountered significant delays during the audit due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … single rapid transit line, which runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to the … system buses at many of SIR’s 21 stations or to the Staten Island Ferry. SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks … use. As of July 2020, there were over 4,700 data items on Open Data. Parks is responsible for the operation and … As of July 2, 2020, Parks had published 22 data items on Open Data. Key Findings Parks has taken steps to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments across New … Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more … officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while developing their 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… fiscal year were approximately $4.14 million. Key Findings On May 27, 2011, the Board approved a compact contract … percent of per pupil revenue from the prior academic year. On January 31, 2013, the Board approved a revised compact … next two years will place an additional financial burden on the School. The fee structure of a percentage of per pupil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… receive nearly 13% of their revenues from revenue sharing. Big Four Cities: Buffalo (31.4%), Syracuse (23.5%), Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through … In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… from lows reached during the COVID-19 pandemic. The return on investments increased the Fund’s value to an estimated … manage our state’s pension fund with prudence and a focus on stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement … and mortality. Contribution rates are determined based on recommendations from the Retirement System’s Actuary in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1458
… formatting for employee addresses in the payroll system Affected Employees All employees Effective Date(s) March 18, … postal format requirements. Please see the attached list of countries and field requirements that have been set … Interface (AI) to load their data to PayServ will be affected by the address formatting updates. If an address is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1458-new-functionality-employee-address-fields-payservFire District Information
… Accounting and Financial Reporting Each year, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of every fire district is … Process for Fire Districts [pdf] What to Expect During a CPA Audit [pdf] Recent OSC Fire District Audit Reports … Training Providers For Training Providers: Application to Get Training Course Approved [pdf] Commissioner Training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/fire-district-informationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… and administered under the Medical Spending Conversion (MSC) Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment … must complete the Health Benefits Application and the MSC Enrollment/Change Form. An employee will receive $1,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outOrdinary Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… 1997, only the performance of duty and the En-Con police disability benefits are available. Eligibility If you are … of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, this … made. If you are 60 or older at the effective date of your disability retirement your ordinary disability benefit would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-disabilityDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 September 27, 2026 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roa