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DiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on New York’s local governments, even as vaccines are being … from 2.8 percent in the Mohawk Valley to 8.1 percent on Long Island. New York City had a 6 percent decline, down …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up)
… litigation proceeds. Our initial audit report, issued on January 17, 2020, sought to determine whether the Research … at SUNY campuses. The initial audit covered the period January 1, 2015 through August 14, 2019. During the initial … ownership rights for 94 percent of all IP disclosures from January 1, 2015 through March 12, 2019; made decisions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-payments-followShort Term Interest Pool (STIP) Increase
… of 2015 – A.7509 (Farrell) / S.5299 (DeFrancisco) – Allows for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is … bank or trust companies. Memo Bill Text Status … Allows for an increase in the dollar amount the Comptroller is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/short-term-interest-pool-stip-increaseExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… we used data analytics to select 57,054 transactions for audit, including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2016; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2016 … with DOL to identified $238,792 in potential recoveries for past UI overpayments from 130 New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-reportAnnual Audit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee … amounts to be paid. Separate and apart from our daily audit, we reviewed claims processed by the Board on a post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in school and municipal taxes on their primary residences.To receive the PTF Credit for tax year 2015, homeowners must receive the STAR property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/08/property-tax-freeze-creditSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… 2011. Of that amount, about $3,482,478 (20 percent) was for charges on State-issued travel cards, and $13,520,915 (80 percent), was for reimbursement to employees for travel expenses not charged to a travel card. This audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … $91,686. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the three Department employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … $206,494. Key Findings We found that the travel expenses for the four Office employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesMaximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether … The amendments did not include detailed budgets, rate schedules or other provisions limiting the amount Maximus may … by the General Services Administration, and establishing a salary rate schedule. DOH Efforts on Key Recommendations DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the … New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Extended School Day Program
… Department (Department) paid SCO Family of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under the … We examined the $634,544 in expenses SCO claimed for reimbursement from the Department during the period July … who taught an adult aerobics class. $11,188 in direct salary expenses for the SCO Educational Coordinator who did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programReview of Travel Card Expenses
… were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According to the New York State travel rules and regulations, the State will only … was not entitled, falsifying a departure location to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether officials of United HealthCare implemented the recommendation contained … entitled New York State Health Insurance Program: Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Report … plan for the Program. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… “filters” and performed file matches to select payments for examination based on ris k . We reviewed the high risk … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $101,443 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary … Department 5,661 questionable payments totaling $591,902 for follow-up evaluation and appropriate action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditState Agencies Bulletin No. 2191
… is to notify agencies of new voluntary deduction codes for Sunlife Accident Insurance, Specified Disease Insurance … by the vendor, PEF. PEF will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes in a bi-weekly file. Agency update access is not available for these deductions. Agency Actions: Notify eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2191-new-sunlife-insurance-deduction-codes-public-employees-federation-pefState Agencies Bulletin No. 2183
… ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background: In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, Legislation established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2183-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2184
… ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background: In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the overtime limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2184-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024Town of Throop – Procurement (2022M-173)
… bidding requirements. Procure professional services in a competitive manner. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-procurement-2022m-173