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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately … are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State’s forest … those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… has contacted as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund in recent months. “Research has shown that … at a competitive disadvantage. And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they … directors. The letter called on the companies to explain how they would address investors’ concerns regarding their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversitySelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… throughout the State and a central administrative office (System Administration) located in Albany. SUNY’s non-personal … services expenditures are more than $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing … Stony Brook University Hospital: Health Information Management Department - Selected Procurement and Human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the … one-time Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and postpartum physician care and hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careOpinion 97-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Private Roads (construction of by village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (construction of … corporation pursuant to Village Law, §22-2200. You state that it is the intention of the not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Disability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… who has been granted authority by the court, may file. In most cases, as the employer, you also have the authority … on the employee’s tier, the type of disability and, in some cases, job title. To ensure you or your employee file … application from our Forms page . Fill out the form in your web browser then print and sign it, or print the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsOpinion 2009-2
… LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to issue indebtedness to finance a water improvement, the town must obtain the … total estimated cost of the improvement, including amounts to be financed both by the issuance of obligations and from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die … of service, your beneficiary would receive a benefit equal to one year of your salary; if you die after two years, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die … of service, your beneficiary would receive a benefit equal to one year of your salary; if you die after two years, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, … would receive a benefit equal to one year of your salary; if you die after two years, your beneficiary would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… the greater benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, … by 3 percent each year you continue to be in service. It will not be reduced below 70 percent of the original … be 10 percent of the ordinary death benefit that would have been payable at age 60, if any, or at retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… the greater benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, … by 3 percent each year you continue to be in service. It will not be reduced below 70 percent of the original … be 10 percent of the ordinary death benefit that would have been payable at age 60, if any, or at retirement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… due from violators and that it suspended the licenses, or the privilege to obtain a license, of drivers who did not … per year for three years on drivers convicted of alcohol- or drug-related traffic violations or who refuse a chemical test. The Law also mandates a fee of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programOpinion 89-21
… a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with the highway superintendent of the other … overhanging branches or trees constituting a danger to users of the highway, regardless of whether the trunks of … within the highway. You ask the following with respect to a town highway, the center line of which forms the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21Controls and Accountability of Court, Trust and Bail Funds
… Purpose To determine if New York City Department of Finance accurately accounts for Court, Trust and Bail funds. This audit covered from January 1, 2011 through … of December 31, 2012, Finance had a total of $295,394,265 in two accounts. Key Findings Finance's Court Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/controls-and-accountability-court-trust-and-bail-fundsOpinion 91-41
… REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by petition to compel referendum) TOWN LAW, §81: Town electors may not, by petition, compel the town board to hold a referendum on a proposition to impose a limit on the amount by which real property taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Opinion 88-58
… for the construction of town buildings would be subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask whether a referendum is required for a town to expend $40,000 from a capital reserve fund for the … a town board may authorize the town highway superintendent to erect a building for the housing and storage of machinery, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… severe decline in both ridership and fare revenues than most other large systems that operate both subways and buses … most heavily reliant on public transit. The MTA, working with the New York City Department of Transportation, has also … consistent revenue to the system that is commensurate with its operations. Understanding the reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mta