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UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … medical/surgical benefits. Medical/surgical benefits cover a range of services, including acupuncture and … million in actual and potential overpayments for services that were not supported by provider documentation and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… 31 will be capped at 1.56 percent for 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax … monitor their budgets to ensure they are balanced and that they have cash on hand.” The tax cap, which first … inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override it. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-602
… The TIAA Action Request (AC-1767) form is used to request a waiver of the suspense period or an election date change for an employee that has prior service with a qualified employer sponsored … Request AC-1767 (Rev.07/17) form is available on the State Payroll Services Forms Page . The new form requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-602-revised-form-tiaa-eligible-employeesAltona Fire District – Claims Auditing (2016M-162)
… February 29, 2016. Background The Altona Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Altona in … Not all claims contained supporting documentation to show that they were audited and approved prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/01/altona-fire-district-claims-auditing-2016m-162Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… and investigation records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and … the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than … for goods and services. Specifically: 165 of 446 devices that we reviewed were not inspected as required. The Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5World Trade Center Presumption – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/world-trade-center-presumptionSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your … of 23. The Benefit The special accidental death benefit is a pension equal to your salary reduced by: The accidental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/special-accidental-death-benefitCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… include discounts for non-smokers, walking programs and employee health fairs. Employee awareness – This includes offering incentives for … Insurance Department NGA Center for Best Practices: State Employee Wellness Initiatives Government Finance Officers … CostSaving Ideas Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age … if services were not warranted, the reasons why. To ensure that APS activities meet State standards, the Bureau conducts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-355
… implemented the 2021-2026 Agreement between the New York State Court Clerks (BU S9) and the Unified Court System of the State of New York, provides for a maintenance allowance to all eligible members in June and … be automatically created for all eligible Blazer Payments that were made using Earnings Code UBU with the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-355-2025-ucs-blazer-pensionability-changeOpinion 99-7
… of the fire department or company (see e.g., 1995 Opns St Comp No. 95-14, p 29, may be used to purchase a computer, … to dedicate new firehouse and fire apparatus; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-16, p 34, may be used for publication of fire department or company newsletter; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130, loans to volunteer firefighters not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because … COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … the city has seen a steep decline in property values and that may take years to recover from. Unanticipated spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingLimitations – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… in the calculation of your FAS, and the amount of overtime that can be included in your FAS is limited to 15 percent of … in the calculation of your FAS. Earned compensation that exceeds the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please … than two participating employers. The amount of overtime that can be included in your FAS is limited to 15 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/limitationsXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Pursuant to Article 4, Section 40, Paragraph 3 of the State Finance Law, Vouchers and Expense Reports should not be … 30th* *If these dates fall on a non-business day, see the State Agencies Events and Deadlines calendar for more … Pursuant to Article 4 Section 40 Paragraph 3 of the State Finance Law Vouchers and Expense Reports should not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… ERS positions. They must also earn at least the New York State’s minimum wage . The date of membership is the date of … Member Must Purchase Service For members who are in a contributory retirement plan, they will be required to … from the member’s earnings. We will also notify the member that deductions will begin. You Will Be Charged on Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipOpinion 94-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. … 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not enact an ordinance which would exempt the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former City of Rensselaer Department of Public Works Commissioner on Felony Charges For Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… the bulk metal even appearing to have been stripped of its parts. Foust took this idea to his supervisor, Mr. Capuano, … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-city-rensselaer-department-publicBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been … and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … water outlets including sinks and showers in bathrooms and a s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingWhat to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Benefits page for additional information) Tier 6 members: Report compensation but do not take contributions from salary … from any overtime that is not reported. Continue to report normal salary. Public safety overtime* Payment for … NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-reportOpinion 94-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE … LAW, §209-b(4); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i), (ii)(a)(9- a): A village is prohibited by General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7