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Schuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County … funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets … the Treasurer, Clerk and Surrogate’s Court must develop sound procedures and processes that, when implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Tracking Close to Projections Through First Half of the Year
… of the year, risks including global unrest, labor market weakness, or adverse weather could negatively impact … reflecting, in part, the impact of wage and financial market growth over the course of the year. Year-to-date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-tracking-close-projections-through-first-half-yearLegal Topics and Approvals
… Bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 (March, 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for procurements. … Procedures for Approval of County Districts - A guide for preparation of applications to be submitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2025 are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to … Effective Dates: Administration paychecks dated July 2, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated July 10, 2025 OSC Actions: OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2024
… by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for managed care newborn birth and maternity claims that contained inaccurate information, such as low newborn birth weight, which caused increased payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2024-through-september-30-2024Incorrect 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 … had been evaluated or put in place to prevent claims from being inappropriately paid under the Commercial Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… through June 2023. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers about 1.2 million … to Anthem. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) maintains eligibility and enrollment records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… of Health (DOH) provided adequate oversight to ensure managed care recipients in the Recipient Restriction Program received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientVendor Responsibility Review Process
… integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the requirements of the contract fully. … these four major categories: Financial and Organizational Capacity Legal Authority Integrity Previous Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… members with four types of health insurance coverage: hospital, prescription drug, mental health and substance use, … (Anthem), formerly Empire BlueCross, to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan and to process and pay claims for hospital services. Hospital benefits cover a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugs-followTier 3 — Accidental Death Benefit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Tier 3 Accidental Death Benefit Article 14
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/tier-3-accidental-death-benefit20-Year Retirement Benefit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
… … Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sections 551 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/20-year-retirement-benefit25-Year Retirement Benefit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 25Year Retirement Benefit Section 551
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/25-year-retirement-benefitCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sec 551 552 553 Credit for Prev Public Employment or Military Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriff Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 2 Article 14B Sec 551 552 553 Addl Service for Sick Leave Section 41j
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public employment before … member. 1 Tier 1 members under the alternative age 55 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 55. Tier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Members who joined before January 1, 2001 were given a choice between two death benefits. If you chose death benefit one and you die … whichever was earlier. Example: Retirement at age 62 with a salary of $60,000 $60,000 × 3 = $180,000 (reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility If you are unable to perform your duties because of permanent … incapacity, and have ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement … benefits . Filing You, your employer or someone authorized with your power of attorney may file your application for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your annuity … benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension … loan, but with multiple loans, as each loan is paid off, the total minimum payment goes down. With a refinanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/borrowing-against-your-contributionsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit paid. You can choose from several options, all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, … Election form (unless notified otherwise, as in the case of disability retirement) before the first day of the month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election