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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such individuals are referred to as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue
… Objective To determine if CVS Health remitted to the State Department of Civil Service all commercial drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/17/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenueSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s investment return was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to renewable … protect the Fund’s investments and supports the growth of a low carbon global economy.” As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… paychecks after July 18. The notice informs employees of the following changes: Key Bank will only be required to … paychecks that are drawn on Fleet Bank if two forms of proper identification are provided. Fleet Bank branch … can be found by accessing their Website at www.fleet.com. Agencies are encouraged to remind their employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … service providers who received payments totaling $155,865. In addition, the board has not implemented policies that … the board does not conduct a comprehensive audit of each claim as required. Auditors also found credit card claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B24-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 332 of the Laws of 2014, as amended … 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to submit to the State Comptroller each year, beginning January 1, 2015, and … purchase appropriations by $156,073 to purchase a new ambulance for the fire department using unanticipated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b24-1-8DiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State … County District Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement system.” Deanna … death, Hansen accessed her deceased father’s account online to obtain $67,423 through an online payment platform. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionNYS Common Retirement Fund Contacts
… information for investment professionals looking to do business with the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/nys-common-retirement-fund-contactsOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … Agency. These letters notify payees that the proceeds of an uncashed check will be turned over to the OSC Office of Unclaimed Funds if action is not taken to negotiate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachWhat to Expect from Us
… are usually processed within 90 days from the date of the first letter we sent to you or when we receive your … helping you recover your money is 15 percent. The Value of Your Claim To protect your privacy and prevent fraud, we can’t tell you the amount of your claim until we receive and confirm your proof of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program commonly referred to as HEAP is designed to assist income eligible households with their heating or utility costs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… released a Climate Action Plan , which provides a roadmap for the Common Retirement Fund (CRF) to address climate risks … estate funds. The Fund also assesses how managers account for ESG (environmental, social, governance)-related risks and … the Plan’s goals; the Climate Action Plan Progress Report provides an implementation update. CRF Sustainability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOpinion 93-24
… (construction of outdoor competitive sports facility by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may not improve vacant land owned by the district with permanent outdoor competitive sports … Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law, §5[1]; 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-41, p 105; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-34, p 55). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24Opinion 97 - 12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary as employee of … Law, §806[1]). Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 91-60
… may request officers and employees of a city to complete a form listing certain outside employment and business … Office has requested that certain city officers complete a form listing certain outside employment and business … (OTB), may request officials of an OTB to complete a form listing certain outside employment and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60