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DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… added to the Direct Plan's three age-based options. This will smooth the transition steps from more aggressive to more … for college-related expenses to Direct Plan account holders. The Advisor-Guided Plan offers age-based and asset … returns on any account or investment portfolio. *May be subject to recapture in certain circumstances such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsVillage of Medina – Ambulance Service Billings (2014M-326)
… 10, 2014. Background The Village of Medina is located in Orleans County and has a population of approximately … amounts collected and did not have sufficient procedures in place to enforce unpaid ambulance bills. The Board allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-medina-ambulance-service-billings-2014m-326CUNY Bulletin No. CU-367
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases Affected Employees CUNY … rate(s), the agency must submit the following requests: For all rate increases, request a Pay Change with the … the new hourly rate. A separate request must be made for each of the rows that exist on the employee’s Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-367-salary-rate-increases-cuny-electriciansTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… Objective Determine whether the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … Determine whether the Town properly charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Finger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… Ensure all credit card claims are audited prior to payment and adequately supported. Discontinue allowing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresState Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… This Bulletin is for All Agencies, except CUNY. Purpose To announce increases in Maintenance Rates for employee housing and meals. Affected … The Office of the State Comptroller will produce listings to identify employees in each agency who currently have … To announce increases in Maintenance Rates for employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… to verify that lodging rates are consistent with GSA and DOS rate limits. Also, advise such supervisors to ensure that unsuccessful efforts to obtain GSA or DOS rates are adequately documented. Establish controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-334
… earnings." Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Maintenance Worker (CUNY) Effective Date(s) Increases may … the agency must submit the following requests regardless of the employee’s status: For all rate increases, request a … Comments page or on a separate worksheet. If the agency uses a worksheet, the worksheet must be received in OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-334-retroactive-rate-increases-maintenance-workers-cunyBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial Activities (2017M-68)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Commission’s financial activities were properly recorded and … Background The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission was established in 1973 by the Towns of Ballston, … the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District. The Commission’s Board is currently composed of one member each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2017/10/06/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-youth-recreation-commission-financial-activitiesClymer Central School District – Payroll (2023M-168)
… pay rates were accurate or that compensation was paid in compliance with employment agreements. As a result, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/clymer-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-168Forest Ranger Disability Benefit (Section 363-e) – Forest Rangers Plan
… whichever is later. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/forest-ranger-disability-benefit-section-363-eEn-Con Police Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… willful negligence, regardless of your years of service. (For a disability not sustained in service, you must have at … you must apply within 90 days of the discontinuance. For this benefit, “service” is when you are: On the payroll; … been receiving in the position from which you last retired for disability. If you have 25 or more years of En-Con police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/en-con-police-disabilityDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and their bottom lines,” said … sales tax revenues otherwise rose $249 million (3.7%) for the year. Additional findings in DiNapoli’s report … a sales tax saw a drop in collections from 2014 to 2015. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesAbout the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Get answers about the NYSLRS Elected and Appointed Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) and was nearly the same as the average growth rate for the January to June period from 2010 to 2019 during the … million), year over year, while aggregate collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state grew by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… had to earn at least $1,500. Employer Failure to Enroll Employee in NYSLRS If you fail to enroll an employee who is required to join NYSLRS, their membership … Purchase Service For members who are in a contributory retirement plan, they will be required to purchase this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipEarnings Limits
… FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $350,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $345,000 April … Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $250,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $250,000 April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/25/port-chester-rye-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-147Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… fiscal years. For example, the balance of $508,923 in the retirement contribution for employees reserve was sufficient to cover expenditures for at least … a manner that benefits taxpayers. Develop a plan to reduce reserve balances to reasonable levels. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47