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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1682
… a Social Security and/or Medicare tax deficiency and have since left the New York State payroll Background … the employee and employer share of the taxes to the United States Department of Treasury. When an employee’s net pay is not sufficient to withhold the employee’s share of the taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1682-current-year-social-security-andor-medicare-tax-deficiencies-and-impactOversight of Campus Foundations (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Campus Foundations Report 2016S93
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/oversight-campus-foundations-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels of medical care than those actually … rehabilitative and psychiatric care. When billing Medicaid for inpatient services, hospitals must indicate a patient's … of Care (ALC) setting, hospitals should not bill Medicaid for more intensive acute levels of care. To help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today … “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that pharmacies, health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
… beneficiary will receive the same monthly amount (without COLA) for life. If your beneficiary dies before you, all … receive a specific percentage of your benefit (without COLA) which you select (either 75, 50 or 25 percent) for his … the same monthly amount or one-half that amount (without COLA), depending on which option you elect, to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… DiNapoli said. This is the fifth year DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school … report filed with the State Education Department as of Dec. 29, 2017. Today's announcement does not include scores … monitoring system does not score New York City. DiNapoli's office recently implemented system enhancements which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is one of a handful of states … made by December 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2014 tax filings. Parents have paid for more than $916 million in college-related expenses through the program since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1199
… of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. A qualified … paid by a nonqualified program are fully taxable. Most State of New York programs are qualified programs. Please see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1199-educational-assistance-benefitsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Supplemental Maternity … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s retirement system while employed … arrest is the result of DiNapoli's partnership with the New York State Police and Essex County District Attorney … said. "Thanks to our investigators and auditors, her fraud was exposed. I thank Essex County District Attorney Kristy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District Attorney’s Office is … Andrews, 77, is charged with allegedly stealing $78,881.55 in tax, water and sewer payments that were made in cash … business records and tampering with public records, all felonies. Andrews served as the City of Oneida’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversees and monitors … safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in … obligations for conducting background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent … Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… reside outside the city and avoiding New York City income tax. New York State Thruway Authority – Mission Statement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of Sylvester Sly McClearn as director of the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund Emerging Manager Program He was appointed Interim Director of the Program in February 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… and availability of its systems. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many schools across the nation to close in 2020 and … learning environment, leading to an increased reliance on technology. This resulted in an escalation of … Office report, the number of students impacted by cyberattacks rose from 39,000 students in 2018 to a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… totaled nearly $41.6 billion through October, a drop of $764.1 million, or 1.8 percent, from the same period last … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, tax collections of $4.7 billion in October were 13.8 percent higher than those of October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York … death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in seeing that justice is served.” “Failing to report the death of an individual in order to obtain Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Multiyear Planning and Software Management Audit … Up The follow-up review was limited to interviews with BOCES personnel and inspection of certain documents related … identified in our report. Based on limited procedures, BOCES has made progress implementing corrective action. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Judge Danny Chun, Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term and is due back in court on February 23, 2023. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-scheme