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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… responsibilities under the act. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): New York State Supplemental … provides a supplemental benefit to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and other qualifying state residents. … escheated or remain uncashed. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: SSP Payments Made to State Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,693 contracts for state … of New York for juvenile delinquency prevention training. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $32 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… personal income tax refunds. $340.7 million for 501,000 property tax credits. $157.1 million for 19,000 corporate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… Objective To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental … system losses. Follow the steps below to determine if your water system has more unaccounted for losses than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemEnding Your Membership – Police and Fire Plan
… service and seven years have elapsed since you last worked in public employment; 1 If you are not vested, leave public employment and voluntarily withdraw your … an officer or employee with an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ending-your-membershipState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or essentially keep them flat,” … management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best funded in the nation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredShared Services in Local Government Presentation
This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/shared-services-in-local-government-05-26-2021.pdfSeneca County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2015M-207)
… is adequately documented, and any analysis in arriving at an approval decision is based on verified information. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/12/24/seneca-county-industrial-development-agency-projectIX.12.P Annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
… non-cash programs are not included in the annual TSA (Treasury State Agreement) because they do not involve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12p-annual-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awardsAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… total invoice, excluding payments for group term life insurance, deficiencies, previous amortizations, incentive … annual pension contribution (not including Group Term Life Insurance [GTLI]) from their last invoice, they will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationCounty of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… to review the Agency’s process for evaluating, approving and monitoring projects for the period January 1, 2013 … public benefit corporation created to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, … PILOT agreements reviewed contained a "recapture of benefits" clause holding businesses accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectChild and Dependent Care Credit
… was to identify potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits (credits) processed by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for tax year 2015 because the … The findings from this examination demonstrate the benefits of pursuing legislation to allow the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
Determine whether the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (CPIDA) Board properly evaluated and awarded projects and monitored the performance of the businesses that received financial benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/poughkeepsie-2021-168.pdfSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) Board appropriately evaluated projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/st-lawrence-county-ida-2021-151.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … of the town-wide general fund were reasonable as compared to the actual revenues and expenditures. However, the board … assessments of internal controls as required. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – Legacy Reporting
… please refer to our Independent Contractor vs. Employee page .) Employers using the enhanced reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overviewExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… (i) Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payment requests and payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … efforts. This includes $260,163 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsApplication for Internal Transfer of Membership (RS5535)
To transfer your NYSLRS membership between the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), use form RS5535.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5535.pdf