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Opinion 88-16
… (2) no deduction can be made if a judgment debtor's weekly disposable earnings are less than thirty (30) times the … federal minimum wage; (3) a judgment debtor's weekly disposable earnings cannot be reduced below an amount which … exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the judgment debtors disposable income, no further deductions can be made; (5) if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (in the 2011 graduating class) completed an Arts Education curriculum that complied with State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-33
… the CSEA Operational Service Unit – BU03 in the Department of Transportation Background Pursuant to Article 51 of the 2016-2021 Operational Services Unit Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-33-2018-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonInlet Common School District – Claims Processing (2023M-180)
… did not document the date that they authorized claims to be paid. District officials used a debit card to pay for 60 purchases totaling $6,840 that were not subject to Board approval. Key Recommendations The Board should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/inlet-common-school-district-claims-processing-2023m-180DiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on … stockholders' meeting. "I commend Mattel for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political spending," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureCareer and Technical Education
… To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education … market needs; expand and upgrade delivery and availability of CTE programs; and ensure State plans measure … jobs, no significant changes were made in the number of related programs offered. CTE programs at some high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… covered the period from January 2019 through December 2023. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance … and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire … on-site audits of all the top 50 paid pharmacies for calendar years 2019–2023, as required by the Contract. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… felonies such as fraud and larceny. “Public officials” for purposes of this Act include: The governor, lieutenant … office, the prosecuting agency may commence an action for pension forfeiture in the supreme court of the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered the period … “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known as Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersBrighton Fire District No. 5 - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2018M-60)
… were not pre-approved and the Board did not authorize per diem payments of approximately $9,000 that may have been … audit all claims for payment. Properly establish and pay per diem amounts. District officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/13/brighton-fire-district-no-5-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures-2018m-60Department of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the period of February 23, 2012 … due and owing. During the period of our examination, the Department employee certified 820 expense reports that … was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the period of February 23 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expensesHousing for Seniors
… Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners. Our audit covered the period from January … in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior citizens, including the Senior Affordable Rental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Comptroller approved 1,575 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.6 billion and approved nearly 2.9 million payments worth nearly $9.9 billion. The office rejected 157 contracts and related transactions valued at $500 million and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsSalmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Salmon River … District (District) officials accurately paid tuition for foster care students enrolled at other school districts. … Findings District officials did not accurately pay tuition for foster care students enrolled care students enrolled at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mFunctional MDS – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… programs (collectively referred to as Programs) for about 190 disabled children between the ages of three and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/functional-mds-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual55b/c Opportunities for Wartime Veterans and Individuals With Disabilities
… edge to recruit the best and brightest. New York State’s 55b/c programs are specialized, coordinated efforts … vast talent pools into entry-level positions with the State. The Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for 55b/c … The Office of the State Comptroller is continuously recruiting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/55bcTown of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (2020M-105)
… properly manage pool project donations or disbursements. For example, the Board: Improperly allowed the West Branch Recreation and Aquatics Committee (Committee) to act under the auspices of the Town and organize … an affiliate of the Town. Inappropriately used Town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/15/town-delhi-pool-project-donations-and-disbursements-2020m-105DiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… on corporate political spending, DiNapoli has made it a priority to engage the Fund's portfolio companies urging … PACs accounted for between 68.6 percent ($310 million in 2009-10) and 72.8 percent ($379 million in 2013-14) of all … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureCUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum wage increases for hourly … from Carmelo Batista, Jr. authorizing implementation of an increase to minimum wage in December for years 2016, … This bulletin informs agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s76.pdf