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Outstanding Violations (Follow-Up) (2014-F-13), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by New York City Department of Buildings (Department) officials to implement the recommendations contained in our audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f13-response.pdfDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4,788 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to light during an audit and … and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of … Barnes pleaded guilty on Thursday after pocketing $4788 in public funds for her personal use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfOpinion 96-18
… ch 17, and City of New York v State of New York , 76 NY2d 479, 561 NYS2d 154, relating to the conduct of a referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Facility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances
… increase in complaints at a specific facility or system-wide, in a timely manner. The Commission could improve … and inmate grievances. Key Recommendations Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/19/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievancesSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… for administering State participation in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (Program). The Program's … a traffic citation. Key Recommendations Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification … vehicles have been repaired. Develop strategies to improve carrier compliance, particularly for those with poor safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the overpayments were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that allow wasteful payments to be made," DiNapoli said. ""The department agreed with most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2003
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to advise agencies of the combining of the Garnishment … who appear on the NBEN744 are affected. Background: To simplify agency access and review of new and amended … and Federal Levies and will list employees who have a new or amended Child Support or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2003-update-garnishment-notification-reportsAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfOpinion 89-40
… defendant, unless the commissioner is a member of a fire company and, in that capacity, eligible for reimbursement … position of employer and employee ( Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company v Monello , 41 Misc 2d 943, 246 NYS2d 645; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40Special Accidental Death Benefit – State University Police Plan
… the wage that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/special-accidental-death-benefitBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State University Police Plan
… minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after … or $50,000 (whichever is less), so you must have an account balance of at least $2,000. Benefit Reduction … tool that gives you secure access to your retirement account information. It is the fastest, most convenient way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/borrowing-against-your-contributionsLimitations – State University Police Plan
… of your FAS. Also, payment for up to 30 days of accumulated unused vacation will be included in your FAS calculation if: Your … is excluded from the computation of your FAS. Payment for accumulated vacation is not included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/limitationsContributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… April 1 of each year. Regardless of whether you work on a full- or part-time basis, however, the amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementPartial Lump Sum Payment – State University Police Plan
… a one-time lump sum payment. The lump sum payment is made when your retirement benefit is finalized. Eligibility To be … a disability retirement).* Choosing a Lump Sum Payment When you file for retirement, if you are eligible for PLS, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/partial-lump-sum-paymentManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… are generally classified as aquatic invasive species (AIS) or terrestrial invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized to enact AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-24
… Paychecks dated 5/2/07, Pay Period 1L Background Chapter 9 of the Laws of 2005, Article 8, Section 131.6 of the Civil Service Law, and the 2003-2007 bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-24-april-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsTown of Bainbridge – Justice Court Operations (2021M-51)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Bainbridge (Town) Justices ensured money due to the Court … by $4,129. The Justices cannot account for the source of this money. Key Recommendations The Justices should: Deposit collections within three days of collecting them. Perform monthly accountabilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/11/19/town-bainbridge-justice-court-operations-2021m-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 1478
… Employees. Affected Employees Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1478-april-2016-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… Entry instructions for overtime meal allowances. Affected Employees Employees who are eligible for overtime meal … Immediately Background Various agreements between the State and NYS bargaining units and agreements for employees … allowance. An overtime meal allowance is not payable on a holiday unless the employee's work on that holiday is in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act ( 2019-S-42 ). About the Program The Department of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-follow