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2015 Year End Report
The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers compensation payment requests by claimants and medical providers claims during the pe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if: (i) … based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees on the institutional payroll should watch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderState Agencies Bulletin No. 1825
… to eligible employees based on the appropriate 2019 Salary Schedule (BUs 01 and 21), 2015 Salary Schedule (BUs 61 and 91), or 2014 Salary Schedule (BU31). Chapter 24 of the Laws of 2019 implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1825-april-2020-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1826
… 2020 CSEA Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … on April 1 to eligible CSEA employees based on the 2019 Salary Schedule. Effective Date(s) The April 2020 CSEA … are equated to a grade (Grade 001-025) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1826-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our … care plans and FHP managed care plans for recipients who were no longer enrolled. The audit covered the period … in the initial audit report; however, additional action is needed. In particular, OMIG recovered about $20 million of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … were implemented and one was partially implemented. OCFS is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… Subject Summary of Tax Related Changes for 2020 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform … agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2020 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees … IRS has issued guidance on changes to the following areas for 2020: Withholding Rates and Tax Brackets Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None … current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan that could enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In … OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2020 Calendar Year. PayServ will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses were program appropriate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1810
… since 12/31/2018 and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Action Reason code ACV to identify employees … PayServ upgrade, employee records that have been inactive for more than one (1) year and meet the other specific … The automatic system terminations will be processed for the following dates: Administration Pay Period 24L/25C, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1810-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1847
… regarding the following: Contract Pay and Additional Pay for Contract Pay teachers Submitting Salary Withholding for 21P employees Reporting Time Entry … to an appropriate position. Questions Reporting Retroactive Changes in Pay Basis Code Retroactive Changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1847-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… subdivisions, including Electrical, which is responsible for Power and Signals. Subway track is divided into sections for maintenance purposes. As of January 15, 2020, Subways … NYCT employs Signal Maintainers, who are responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and testing (MIT) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. In … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue to Civil Service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 130,000 New Yorkers with developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman … establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as the … both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities, such as nursing homes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations … owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followTown of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… $1.62 million. Key Findings Payroll duties were not properly segregated, since the Town’s accountant was … reconciling the payroll bank account. Department heads are not required to sign time cards showing their approval. The Town does not take a physical inventory of its fuel and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365