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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three … to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been … its records to Disability Rights New York (DRNY), the not-for-profit group designated by federal and state law for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… governor, lieutenant governor, state comptroller, state attorney general, state senator or state assemblymember to … city’s campaign finance program was used, according to the Brennan Center for Justice. Many of the winners that year who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… Department of Health (Department) made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… poses investment risks, it also creates opportunities for the state pension fund to invest in the companies and funds that are best positioned for the low-carbon future,” DiNapoli said. “The commitments … in climate investing and to strengthen our portfolio for the long-term.” The Fund committed approximately $300 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… ineligible to receive a Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment. In addition, the purpose of this bulletin is to inform … who require an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in CSEA (BU02, BU03, BU04, BU47, and BU97), M/C (BU06, BU18, … Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 (M/C and PEF), employees in the respective bargaining units listed above may have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775.1
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Security Titles and to outline the procedures regarding … for uniform allowance payment of eligible employees. In addition, a memorandum dated October 19, 2023, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-7751-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-775
… for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) December 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Security … payments will be discontinued: Effective immediately, the first three uniform allowance payments for newly appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-775-cuny-december-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-and-modifiedOpinion 88-31
… be deposited in the same manner as may be by law provided for the deposit of money generally received by such court, … to compensate the treasurer or finance commissioner for receiving, keeping and paying out the bail (see 1972 Opns … to deposit the money in the same manner provided by law for the deposit of money generally by that official (see, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… to 88.5 percent and the average room rate declined for the first time since the recession, from $301 to $294. … Additional findings in the report include: The average salary in the hotel industry in New York City was $61,150 in … Waldorf Astoria was sold to a Chinese insurance company for a record $1.92 billion in 2014. For a copy of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryLanguage Access Services
… will take to ensure meaningful access to their services for LEP New Yorkers. The Department of Motor Vehicles … contracted vendor, LanguageLine Solutions (Language Line), for interpretation services. According to the Department, … DMVs were not following aspects of the Department’s Plan. For example, 22 County DMVs and one State DMV that we visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.2
… represented by PEF or CSEA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain … Services Unit (BU05) titles who work at a SUNY University Hospital are affected. Background The Memorandum of … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment and income taxes. Income taxes will be calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3142-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.3
… Income taxes will be calculated using employees’ current withholding elements in PayServ. The Retro Codes (RC5, RO5, … taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19493-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
… No. 1949.4 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Employees Federation (PEF) allow specific OCFS facilities to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … Agencies must use overtime factor .00120 in calculations when submitting payments using Earnings Code OTO – OT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3
… The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, SUNY, CSEA, and PEF allows specific SUNY providers that … effective 09/16/2021. Agencies should begin using the new Time Entry Overtime Earnings Codes beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
… No. 1949.5 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Employees Federation (PEF) allow specific OCFS facilities to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … Agencies must use overtime factor .00120 in calculations when submitting payments using Earnings Code OTO – OT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… funding provides the backbone of the safety net and funds for a wide array of essential services including health care, … of $8.6 billion, or 3.6%, compared to updated projections for SFY 2024-25. State Operating Funds (SOF) spending is … While General Fund surpluses are anticipated currently for SFY 2024-25 and SFY 2025-26, these are projected to give …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… practice of destroying forests, and sets the precedent for a new model of agricultural production that protects the … expansion. Around 75 percent of soy worldwide is used for animal feed. However, soy and palm oil production are … that deforestation and forest degradation account for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyHenrietta FD – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-27-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Henrietta Fire District’s (District’s) … and presented budgets indicating the District needed to both increase real property taxes and use appropriated fund balance to close projected budget gaps. As a result, more real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/henrietta-fd-audit-follow-2021m-27-fDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a … the Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering over 1 million members. Civil Service … CVS Caremark to administer the prescription drug program for the Empire Plan. This program includes a Commercial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-under