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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2309
… (full and part-time), hourly, and per diem employees in CSEA, PEF, DC-37, Council 82, PBANYS, NYSCOPBA, UUP, PBA, … extended the Military Leave Benefits through 12/31/2025 in response to the continuing need for New York State employees in the National Guard and Reserves to be activated federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2309-2025-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… promote a control environment that sets the foundation for proper internal controls. Establish clear agreements with … those of Downstate. Contain specific remedies in the event Downstate determines the vendor fails to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, … In contrast, the Office has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local Districts. However, the Office remains responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through its Traffic Violations Bureaus (TVBs). The audit covered the … July 31, 2014. Background New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law authorizes cities with a population of 200,000 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesOn-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time … customers can connect with the Staten Island Ferry (Ferry) to Manhattan. SIR trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Organizationally, SIR reports to MTA-New York City Transit’s Department of Subways …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceOperational Advisory No. 32
… October 1, 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required … card. For example, the original voucher was paid to Citibank but the refund would be from the actual vendor (i.e. Staples). Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… NY State of Health (the State’s online health insurance marketplace). Multiple eligibility systems are used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… agencies administer their workers’ compensation plans to ensure they meet the self-insurers’ regulatory … agencies are administering their workers’ compensation plans to ensure they meet the self-insurers’ obligations. … selfinsured agencies administer their workers compensation plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate fee-for-service (FFS) payments to hospitals that failed to … system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients and generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. The Department uses the All Patient Refined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate … seller and the buyer. Beginning July 1, 2019, additional taxes apply to some conveyances of real property, or … Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes Report 2017S88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with the State). During the three fiscal years ended March … from casinos. The Commission has officials at each casino to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program Chronic absenteeism is a widespread …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… kits to collect DNA and other evidence during the physical exam of an alleged victim of sexual assault. Once a victim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 15 recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds Report 2019N9
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and regulation. The … to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and regulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2414
… are affected. Background: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between each of the parties listed above and New York … for military service related to the war on terror. Each MOU calls for a recalculation of Military Stipends on … agencies may refer to the applicable bargaining unit’s MOU. Effective Date: The extension of benefits is effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2414-2026-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures for the … reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an optional, detailed … Sections 101 and 103 provide competitive bidding requirements which must be followed. Section 109-b provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … approved a compact contract between the School and the Foundation that states that the Foundation will provide the School with access to legal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)
… for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, property registration fees, metered sewer rents and golf course fees … for unanticipated costs. The adopted budget includes a tax levy of $6,047,472 which exceeds the allowable tax levy limit by $187,957. However, the Council adopted a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8