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Wage Theft Investigations
… State Labor Laws, including the 2011 Wage Theft Prevention Act, established to reinforce protection of workers against unfair and/or illegal … the investigative and restitution arm of worker and wage protection, the Division conducts wage theft investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsMedicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… inpatient payment system for Medicaid services when patient deaths occur within one day of admission. The audit … inpatient medical care. The new methodology, based on All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR DRG), was … reflect the variable costs associated with individual patient treatment. Key Findings Since the implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction … (IEP), schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early … Our audit covered the period from July 2018 through August 2021. Overall, we found that the Department did not require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those … up-to-date inventory of systems; and Formally classifying all information assets. Improve the timeliness of cooperation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a policy from a private sector insurance carrier Purchase a policy from the New York State … audit (used to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsOperational Advisory No. 29
… stops. The updated form can be obtained from the OSC website (see reference below). If an agency needs a copy of … a Refund Check Office of the New York State Comptroller Website: https://osc.state.ny.us/state-agencies/forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/29-gfo-updates-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-vendor-employee-expense-or-sspState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach , Town of Minisink , Village of Tannersville and Town of Wales . "In … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach Town of Minisink Village of Tannersville and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… had a strong first half year, assisted by a surging stock market," DiNapoli said. "However, we remain focused on recent … fund is prudently diversified to smooth out the stock market rollercoaster, and maximize sustainable investment … the Fund has an investment approach which capitalizes on market opportunities and weathers market ups and downs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsOpinion 91-30
… may make purchases directly from a State contract vendor pursuant to any State commodities purchase contract … that the municipality purchasing from the State contract vendor "shall accept sole responsibility for any payment due the vendor" and that "[a]ll purchases shall be subject to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… required request for proposal or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The town’s procurement policy … solicitation of competition, such as written proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Town of … policy. District officials were unable to provide written quotes for 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of approximately $1.4 million if revenue estimates are not realized. Budgeted personal services revenues of … or recorded. This increased risk that collections are not properly recorded or could be lost, stolen or … totaling $23,817 for solvents. Some of the parts are only compatible with snowmobiles, all-terrain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… sector, but the city will face some dire choices in 2021 if the federal government does not deliver direct aid to … city estimates a $632 million surplus for fiscal year (FY) 2021, which it expects to use to help balance the budget in FY 2022. However, payments deferred in FY 2021 will need to be paid in FY 2022, and are higher than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally … Le Roy Fire Department Inc Oversight of Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025West Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… January 1, 2009, through November 28, 2012. Background The West Seneca Fire District #6 is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of West Seneca and the County of Erie in which it is located. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … officials consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of $3.7 million, or 9 percent, leading to … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesMore About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 3 … NYSLRS is required to compare the employer’s special plan cost to the cost of the Article 14 plan and assign you to the less costly plan. Based on our … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planOpinion 91-50
… of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; … Corporation are securities which may be deposited for the release of retained percentages held by the State … or by a political subdivision. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether bonds of the Local Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50Town of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 2345
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 CSEA Tool Allowance Payment. Affected Employees: Employees in the … employees required by the State to provide a personal tool inventory for use in the performance of their jobs shall … meet the following criteria are eligible for the 2025 CSEA Tool Allowance Payment: Perform automotive repair duties in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2345-2025-csea-tool-allowance-payment