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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-220
… by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … Benefit for the 2015 calendar year for employees who were in a status of Active or Paid Leave and received salary from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-220-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsOther Bulletin No. 16
… by the 2012-2013 Deficit Reduction Plans to employees in the bargaining units listed below who leave State service … also eligible for repayment. Affected Employees Employees in SCF who leave State service after having any temporary … made as the result of the SCF Deficit Reduction Plan in the following bargaining units: SCF M/C - Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-16-repayment-compensation-taken-2012-2013-deficit-reductionDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The system evaluated all non-calendar year local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesContract Award and Performance
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and … (NYSERDA) awarded procurement contracts according to prescribed policies and procedures. We also determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … CUNY Central Office employees (mostly Vice Chancellors). Key Findings Most of the $125,410 in travel expenses we … from calendar years 2008 through 2011 is questionable. Key Recommendations Improve the control environment over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines. Our … Act establishes a Court-appointed Public Administrator in 11 counties in the State, including Nassau County. Public … not clear the NCPA used the most qualified vendors at the best available prices. Certain estate assets were put up for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… 2011 to October 2, 2013, MTAHQ and MTACC spent $1,217,483 on travel and another $85,568 on entertainment. Key Findings MTAHQ and MTACC have opportunities to strengthen … travel expense reports and supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Revise the All-Agency Travel Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… while in active service (before retiring) . It is payable to the member’s last designated beneficiary(ies). To be … is generally calculated with reference to the Majauskas formula but may vary based on the parties’ agreement. … benefit; Cash Refund Initial Value pension payment option (Tier 1); Cash Refund Contributions pension payment option …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
… are settled. The City’s proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,219,084, which is within the limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/27/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering prescribing referring and attending OPRA health care providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for tax certiorari settlements in the 2021-22 fiscal year. In addition, firefighting overtime costs could … by as much as $2 million based on the 2020-21 fiscal year overtime costs. Over the last 10 years, the city’s … service payments have risen 13.2%. The city will need $80.6 million to service its debt obligations during 2021-22. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… also allows for the inclusion of other public employees in New York, including those of local government entities … if a member and their spouse are both eligible to enroll in NYSHIP, only one may elect Family coverage (the other may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… to budget, finances, milestones, proof of insurance and tax payments, and various other fiscal and program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… limit recoveries to one year or less for claims paid on behalf of members who are retroactively disenrolled (i.e., … language, claims may be recovered for six years. Key Findings The audit identified 3,177 claims totaling $18.2 … time frames, leaving $4.6 million to be recovered. Key Recommendations To Civil Service: Review the $4.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. The audit … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was referred to the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … above the amount Empire should have paid for the items in question. For one hospital, Empire paid $68,382 for three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-through