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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… particularly on essentials like groceries and household expenses . Eligibility for the checks varied under each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021X.5.B Requesting a Single Payment Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… a request to the Vendor Management Unit (VMU), for a new Single Payment Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System. Only the VMU can establish … Number. Business Units should contact the VMU to request new IDs. If a Business Unit determines it has a need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5b-requesting-single-payment-vendor-idPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-003.1
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the process for updating and designating queries to be included in the upgrade migration. Affected Employees … at Go Live on March 15, 2021. Background OSC is preparing to upgrade PayServ from PeopleSoft version 9.1 to version …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0031-payroll-improvement-project-ps-query-updates-andDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax … local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… that was provided by the Department through August 18, 2020. About the Program The Department’s mission is to … and child labor, help improve working conditions for adults, minors, and individuals with disabilities. … amounts assessed in an effort to compensate workers for the delay in receiving wages owed and which may serve as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresEthelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Library’s disbursements for the period November 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Ethelbert B. Crawford … these disbursements totaling $96,586, three of which were to Library employees. While the majority of these 100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network participating providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) … are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background In New York State, each of the 57 counties outside of New … geographic areas. Elections within the five counties in New York City are jointly administered by the New York … administering and enforcing all laws relating to elections in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… The City University of New York (CUNY) consists of 11 senior colleges, six community colleges, and several other … policies, and guidelines. York College (York) is a senior CUNY college located in Jamaica, Queens. York enrolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … Assistance (Office) adequately monitors wage subsidies to ensure payments are used as intended and whether program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, … established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of leased property occupied by State agencies. The Commission predicted this initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeSelected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 Through December 31, 2012 (Empire BlueCross and BlueShield)
… Purpose To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/selected-payments-special-items-period-july-1-2012-through-december-31-2012-empireOpinion 2007-6
… ( see e.g . Whitman v City of Troy , Sup Ct, Rensselaer County, October 7, 2005, Ceresia, J., index No. 209202). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the … totaled at least $2.1 million. Empire officials advised us they have engaged a consultant to review claims with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughState Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… of the agency’s address to be displayed on Employee Form W-2 for Tax Year 2024. Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides information related to types of intergovernmental agreements and whether they are subject to … in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES WITH SEPARATE LEGAL EXISTENCE An intergovernmental agreement, whether expenditure or revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 906
… with multiple jobs or married couples with higher combined incomes should review their NYS State and Yonkers … for 2009. Please advise employees to use the revised Form IT-2104, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. … the new withholding brackets and rates and the revised Form IT-2104, please visit www.tax.ny.gov . … To inform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/906-changes-new-york-state-and-yonkers-tax-withholding-tablesOversight of Dam Safety
… DEC’s mission is to conserve, improve, and protect New York’s natural resources and environment and to prevent, … Key Recommendation Improve regulation of dam owners in New York State, which may include but not be limited to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… when they’re taxpayer dimes and taxpayers ought to know if these funds were used to buy corporate jets, pay dividends … the record loss in 2007. Industry losses were actually much greater when other business services, such as mergers … locations) are not included. DiNapoli’s estimate also does not include stock options that have not yet been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008