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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Management of Internal Controls
… is to plan, design, develop, construct, own, operate and lease facilities that support the technical programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible. The audit … with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the plan’s hospital benefits. From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018, Empire processed and paid about 6 million hospital claims totaling $13 billion. A coordinated effort is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. The … New York City, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity cooperative developments with … total units (apartments). Linden Plaza, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Brooklyn, is owned by Linden Plaza …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… medical services ranging from hospital inpatient care to physician and dental services. Plans are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lincoln – Disbursements (Madison County) The board and former supervisor did not ensure that … were adequately supported and properly approved. The former supervisor received 13 check payments, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Dual Employment
… certain restrictions and approval requirements established in law and civil service regulation. Key Findings Between … additional hours of extra service per pay period. Follow-up and additional testing identified three staff who violated time and attendance rules, resulting in improper payments for time not worked. These three cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-2DiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he … Comptroller’s office in 2011, he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general in the state Attorney General’s office and an assistant district … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-32 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … insurance coverage: prescription drug, medical/surgical, hospital, and mental health and substance abuse coverage. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… insurer will collect and remit FFI tax proceeds to the New York State Department of Financial Services, which distributes the proceeds to the proper recipients. Pursuant to Insurance Law and relevant case law, when a fire … The Treasurer used the 2023 prorata allocation percentage to distribute a portion of the 2024 FFI tax proceeds instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-830
… entered beginning in Institution Pay Period 06C, paychecks dated 06/26/2025. Eligibility Criteria: CUNY employees … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-830-cuny-2025-rate-increases-painter-titlesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-840
… entered beginning in Institution Pay Period 09C, paychecks dated 08/07/2025. Eligibility Criteria: CUNY employees … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-840-cuny-2025-rate-increases-steamfitter-titlesDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… our pension system. We will continue our work to track down and bring to justice those who try to defraud the … pension payment as a beneficiary since 2019. When she passed away in October 2021, both payments should have … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains … low among New York's villages, while some cities continue to struggle,” said DiNapoli. “Local officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdCUNY Bulletin No. CU-637
… payment for employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner is made in accordance … State Nurses Association (Bargaining Unit TE). Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated … payment will be made in a separate check regardless of when it is paid. The separate check will be issued with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-637-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum wage increases for hourly employees in the titles of College … U1 Student Aide title. Effective Date(s) The minimum wage increases for eligible hourly employees will be processed … automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum wage increases for hourly employees in the titles of College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in City of Newburgh Embezzlement Case
… police for their diligence and commitment to partnering to fight public corruption." "There is simply never an excuse … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-david-m-hoovlerXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… property, or services delivered or rendered, in such form and supported by such other substantiating documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… Cap for additional information and examples. Average Hours Worked The employee must work a combined average of at least 20 hours per week during a single vesting period in all eligible positions. The average hours are determined by totaling all hours worked in all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesOther Bulletin No. 33
… Schedule or set via a Budget Director’s Approval (BDA) Form, if appropriate; these employees are not eligible to … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks If the agency has made an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-33-april-2016-state-university-construction-fund-scf