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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) … approval prior to payment. Key Findings Our examination of daily payment requests, identified and disallowed 206 claims …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-report

Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits

… of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and … 8,392 overpayments totaling more than $2.1 million. This includes $168,878 in payment requests stopped, $399,356 … have been made over the life of the claim had DOL not taken corrective action based on our findings, and $1,600,459 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits

Other Bulletin No. 70

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund … equated to a grade (Grade 603-667) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment … 2023 SCF M/C Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU96 position on the payment effective date; and Has …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-70-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf

Other Bulletin No. 69

… Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2023 SCF M/C LLS Payment. Affected Employees: Employees … of the Budget Bulletin D-1148 provide for payment of the 2023-2024 Longevity Payments effective April 2023 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount of $1,500, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-69-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scf

Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)

… Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) … the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, … the Bureau informs the APS provider of its findings. Based on the findings of the Review, the Bureau may require the APS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-follow

Cyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)

… to, and recover from terrorism and other man-made and natural disasters, threats, fires, and other emergencies. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-follow

Monitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Select Programs … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of Select Programs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-follow

DiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes

… $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings from the sweepstakes will be put in a new or existing 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan account. The New York 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakes

Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow

Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes

… June 2015 through September 2019. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest … initial determination of residency status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions … overcharges totaling $44,171 for students charged the out-of-state rate from our reviews at seven SUNY campuses. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposes

State Police Bulletin No. SP-230

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining Unit 62. Affected Employees Employees represented by NYSPIA, in Bargaining Unit 62 are affected. Effective Dates Effective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increase

Weedsport Central School District – Payroll (2021M-179)

… with supporting documentation for an administrator’s employment agreement. The Superintendent calculated the Treasurer’s and his 2021-22 salaries, which resulted in their salaries … to separate individuals or provide adequate oversight of the work of employees who perform these functions. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/weedsport-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-179

Other Bulletin No. 63

… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the State University Construction Fund … Pay Period 3L, paycheck dated 05/25/2022. Due to the issues surrounding COVID-19, OSC will process this … Employees in NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-617) are eligible for the April 2022 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-63-april-2022-state-university-construction-fund-scf

XII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures

… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once … This section explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interest

XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… by statute, regulation, agency policy or contract, the State will reimburse grant contractors for the State's share of properly allocated indirect costs. Some … contractor applies its allocation policies and procedures on a consistent basis to State programs and other operations. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocations

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender

… today regarding the Legislature's passage of an extender bill to fund state operations: "The passage of a budget extender bill will ensure that more than 60,000 state employees will … today regarding the Legislatures passage of an extender bill to fund state operations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extender

State Police Bulletin No. SP-227

… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 1, 2022 2% Salary Increase. Affected Employees Employees of the Division … Benevolent Association and provides for a 2% General Salary increase effective April 1, 2022 for Troopers in … Bargaining Unit 17. Effective Dates The April 1, 2022 2% Salary Increase will be paid using the following effective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-227-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented

City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (2021M-215)

… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Lackawanna (City) officials properly implemented … technology (IT) security controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption. Key … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption. City …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-lackawanna-network-management-and-internal-controls-2021m-215