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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Interface Effective Date(s) All Automated Interface transaction files submitted after 12:00 noon on Friday, … position 55 ]. OSC Actions Changes to the New Hire Process Temporary IDs must be entered into the Empl ID Field for New … value of the Temporary ID that was submitted. Temporary ID Restrictions: Field is a character field and can be 1 – 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyOpinion 97-13
… of suspension); (service credit for training taken without approval) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §217(c)(i): A volunteer … suspension for misconduct. We are informed that, pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations or by-laws, a … or company is that Opns St Comp, No. 97-13 they are subject to call for whatever duties may be assigned to them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-13Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services awarded contracts to entities that met … 5, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (Division) oversees and directs the … programs, and services related to interoperable and emergency communications. Within the Division, the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… in a double-dipping scheme. Hoffman, 66, of Shirley, was sentenced to execute a confession of judgment for the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedTown of Palermo – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-22)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Palermo (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and … file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/01/30/town-palermo-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-22City of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to … exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company, Inc. , City of Gloversville , City of Jamestown and the Town of Warwarsing . “In today’s fiscal … approximately $83,000 in additional revenue. City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (Chautauqua County) The city … Volunteer Fire Company Inc City of Gloversville City of Jamestown and the Town of Warwarsing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… take steps to establish better monitoring to ensure that only properly supported claims that are for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesTravel Card Transactions
… was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card transactions at the Department of Economic Development … provide the information necessary to reconcile the travel card bill and dispute potentially fraudulent charges. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsEstimate Your Pension
… part of retirement planning . Use Retirement Online to Estimate Your Pension Most members can estimate their pension using Retirement Online in just a … Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . Click Estimate My Pension Benefit button. Retirement Online uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pensionImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care … as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesTown of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Opinion 90-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) … LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village mayor at a village board meeting, the deputy mayor has the power to appoint village officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33Opinion 89-14
… opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (collecting officer may not solicit stamped envelopes for … mailing tax receipts) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §986(1): A collecting officer may not request persons paying their taxes … envelope with their tax payment. You ask whether a tax collecting officer may request that persons paying their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Medicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New York State Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… were made as authorized or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) … Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (Niagara County) Credit card purchases were not always made by authorized users, and … in a timely manner. In addition, the clerk did not prepare bank reconciliations or compare known liabilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims auditing official would be beneficial … 3 See Records Retention Schedules published by the New York State Department of Education at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (Saratoga County) The board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total … accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013 nearly onethird of the citys total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with … from casinos. The Commission has officials at each casino to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and … Costs for this oversight are to be collected from each casino. During the three fiscal years ended March 31, 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections