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DiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… must continue to support the programs and reforms that have helped homeowners avoid foreclosure and communities … caused by zombie properties.” DiNapoli last reported on mortgage foreclosures in 2016 when New York state was … State Unified Court System (UCS). Most areas of the state have experienced substantial improvement over the past four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1458
… March 18, 2016 Background OSC has developed functionality on the employee address fields in PayServ to help agencies … the attached list of countries and field requirements that have been set up in the payroll system. The attachment … be set up in the payroll system. Zip Codes Some countries have specific formatting for their zip/postal codes. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1458-new-functionality-employee-address-fields-payservImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… and leaves computers at risk of being compromised by new types of threats. Similarly, without ongoing scanning, … written to automatically propagate, or spread across, any new system they discover. Because malware can be embedded … of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected to computers, such as USB flash drives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Selected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… contracts where the same contractor is party to a new contract (either alone or in a joint venture). Issues … a contractor being determined responsible to take on new contract work. Key Findings MTA did not properly handle … with repeated less-than-satisfactory ACEs when awarding new contracts. MTA missed opportunities to advise project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The … employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the high-cost travelers in the State as well as other … travel advances in installments long after the ten-day accounting and reconciliation requirement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee schedules that are negotiated between Empire … special items. Our initial audit report, which was issued on January 16, 2014, found that Empire did not have adequate … 31, 2012, Empire made a net overpayment of $898,541 on 96 claims from hospitals that had contracts with Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our audit report, New … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is … as the services being provided do not have any bearing the number of students at the School or the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321State Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… of 2021. Under ARPA, the paid leave will be reflected on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for … between 04/01/2021 and 09/30/2021 are affected. Background In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, Congress passed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide … innovation and change,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of climate change and take advantage of the opportunities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, while others have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… percent). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. Historic Fund Returns and Value Fund’s value … 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/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historySafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 minutes, and more frequently during weekday rush hours. From July 1, … Center receives the call, prepares an Exception Report, and notifies MOW and/or the Engineering Department of the incident, requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Payment to employees appearing on this list, University Payroll must submit the following information on the Time … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings Mailbox. … CUNY Bulletin No CU731 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… of a right to an individual or organization to construct and maintain certain structures on, over, or under the … (Office) . The permission is granted in exchange for compensation to the City . Revocable consents are granted for a term of ten years, and at the end of that period they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Buffalo (31.4%), Syracuse (23.5%), Yonkers (17.7%) and Rochester (14.1%) receive a large share of their total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflation