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DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… payments, oversees the legal pursuit of those who don’t pay and handles hearings when a summons is contested. TAB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedOpinion 89-9
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … all debtors known to the affiant, after diligent inquiry, do not exceed $10,000 (SCPA, §1310[3]). In addition, … all debtors, known to the affiant, after diligent inquiry, do not exceed $1500. Accordingly, upon receipt of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… We maintain that many of the examples cited in our report do represent non-compliance with existing policies and that certain of the examples do call into question the benefit that taxpayers and the University have actually received from the use of paid leaves. Our State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… to providers that are still not enrolled in Medicaid or have been denied,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is vital to … of quality health care and the Department of Health must do a better job ensuring the program’s integrity.” DOH pays … supposed to terminate providers from their networks who do not enroll in the state’s Medicaid program. After services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… disaster remains a major concern. Federal regulators must do more to protect the taxpayers and communities of New … of $50 million per occurrence. Canadian Pacific’s filings do not include information on the levels of insurance per … Director of Environmental Advocates of New York. “We have seen too many communities left with the bill when an oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 89-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (in proceeding for appointment of administrator c.t.a. or d.b.n., or successor executor) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-49CUNY Bulletin No. CU-386
… The salary increase will be processed for employees who have a Position Change or Transfer, on or after the effective … salary will not be increased as follows: Position and Job do not match Salary is off Step Agency Actions in Pay Period … For annual and hourly employees whose Position and Job do not match or whose salary is off step, the agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-386-salary-increases-employees-represented-professional-staffComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The fire district’s procedures over cash disbursements have not been appropriately designed to safeguard district … to the treasurer releasing payment. District officials do not have adequate assurance that all cash disbursements are for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… for special items, while agreements with other hospitals do not have such limitations. From January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012, … claims for special items. Key Findings Empire did not have adequate controls to ensure special items were paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughNY-Sun Incentive Program
… timeframe. However, we found 1,568 projects that not only have exceeded 210 days, but have been open for more than 300 days, and do not have an extension request. According to Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 584
… Service’s notice to change an employee’s withholding tax status. The instructions are sent to OSC in the Internal … Employees Employees who must have a specific withholding tax status as identified by IRS Effective Date(s) Immediately … to ensure that employees have adequate federal income tax withheld from their paychecks. Previous regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/584-internal-revenue-service-letter-2800-cgState Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… After filing an application for this benefit, you may have to undergo one or more medical examinations. The cost of … one year of the alleged accident. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: NYSLRS … savings contributions, and therefore, Tier 5 and 6 members do not receive annuities based on those contributions. You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, and into which such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… employer, who are not mandatory members of NYSLRS, have the right to join (Section 45 of the Retirement and … keep these documents on file at their organization – you do not need to submit the documentation to NYSLRS. If you are … is already a member of NYSLRS, they cannot decline to have their subsequent employment added to their membership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1
… by Department ID, hired on or after January 1, 2023, who do not have an active direct deposit balance row in the Request … 56, Article 14, §200(4). Agency Actions Agencies must have all new employees complete the updated Direct Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Claims Auditing (Hamilton County) District officials have established an effective policy to ensure claims are … fuel for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Also, district officials have not periodically solicited bids or proposals for primary … – Fuel Inventories (Suffolk County) District officials do not review fuel transaction reports generated from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… audit found areas where the Department of Health can do better and avoid improper and wasteful spending of … of the audit, more than $2.8 million in improper payments have already been recovered. Some of the other key findings … was paid for fee-for-service inpatient claims that should have been paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… in January, April, July and October after AUC retailers have filed their quarterly tax returns and remitted payment … of the AUC tax revenue that is distributed. Counties then have 30 days to distribute the remaining 75 percent to … and update the location code to OSCAUCDIST. If you do not have a SFS Vendor Self-Service account, contact the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucSodus Center Fire Department – Financial Activities (2016M-424)
… Key Findings The Department’s constitution and bylaws do not define financial oversight responsibilities and do not provide specific guidelines on how the membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/03/31/sodus-center-fire-department-financial-activities-2016m-424Review of Collecto, Inc
… officials are implementing desk procedures to ensure staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings. In addition, … terms. Key Recommendations Continue to ensure staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings for amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-inc