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DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year and to disenroll individuals who no longer qualified … 2020, enrollees in New York Medicaid – as well as in the Child Health Plus and Essential Plan public health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… against the defendants carry a maximum term of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to twice the loss amount, and a term of … to any other prison term. A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statutes the defendant is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… its monitoring of casinos, especially with its failure to collect millions in oversight fees from casinos, according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller … collect all oversight charges that casinos are supposed to cover,” DiNapoli said. “The commission has made some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two … County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years … her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… Zielinski appeared before Judge Jonathan Bernstein in Sand Lake Town Court on May 10. Their next court appearances are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2298
… Effective for payroll checks dated January 15, 2025 (Administrative) and January 23, 2025 (Institution). OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2298-council-82-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2396
… Dates: Effective for payroll checks dated January 14, 2026 (Administrative) and January 22, 2026 (Institution). OSC Actions: At the request of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2396-council-82-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2189
… 25, 2024 (Institution). OSC Actions: At the request of the New York State Law Enforcement Officers Union, Council 82, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2189-council-82-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2095
… Dates Effective for payroll checks dated February 1, 2023 (Administrative) and February 9, 2023 (Institution). OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2095-council-82-dues-increaseDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced that Devin Zielinski was sentenced to serve … Rensselaer County DA Donnelly, State Police Superintendent James, and the Schodack Police Department for their … who betrayed the trust of a vulnerable victim,” James said. “I commend the outstanding collaboration between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prison2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… compensation subject to federal tax withholding Background In December of 2017, new legislation (TCJA) was passed … personal tax returns for 2018, that employees file in 2019, may be affected. Employees with more complex tax … will need the previous year’s personal income tax return in order to maximize the benefit provided by the calculator. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Lewiston-Porter Central School District - Payroll (2018M-246)
… not consistently tracked or properly approved, resulting in possible over- or underpayments. Seven employees were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-246City of Lackawanna – Garbage Collection Fees (2021M-206)
… City officials did not always assess and bill garbage fees in accordance with the City Code (Code). Officials also did … were not assessed and/or billed the correct garbage fees in accordance with the Code. Twenty-five of these properties … support and/or did not comply with City requirements. In addition, although the DPW Commissioner prepared memos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-garbage-collection-fees-2021m-206State Agencies Bulletin No. 1494
… an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees Employees in Management/Confidential positions who are members of OMCE … each employee as described below: When an employee enrolls in OMCE, the correct deduction amount must be entered based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1494-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of 1,043 communities. … today join the previously announced 115 municipalities and school districts that have been classified in some level of … In addition, DiNapoli's Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts ongoing outreach with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… more than a “rubber stamp” of the claim packages. Instead, it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to … payable software. In other units (especially small units), it may be necessary to check the availability of … to present a sales tax exemption form for individual restaurant meals and it is not a common practice for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… and settlement revenue is boosting state coffers. In the short term the state’s fiscal outlook is positive.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-review