Search
Opinion 98-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BOND AND NOTES -- Periods of Probable … time. At the time of replacement, each car would have been in service for about six years. You also ask whether a fire … to control the traffic signal at the intersection in order to reduce the possibility of accidents involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 1989
… 1 003228 3101100 Dietitian 2 003229 3101200 Direct Support Assistant 020485 5545030 Direct Support Assistant … (Carpenter) 006805 7202100 Maintenance Assistant (Painter) 006808 7202150 Maintenance Supervisor 1 006775 … (Mason & Plasterer) 023179 7120150 Trades Specialist (Painter) 023171 7120110 Trades Specialist (Plumber & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18
… the Supplemental Pay Benefit. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 67 who have a Workers’ Compensation … Details ), the agency must report the date of accident in the Incident Date field and must check either box labeled … page, the agency must enter the employee’s EmplID and in the Date Reported field, the effective date of the Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workersMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… If you are in the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), no matter … sound financial plan. Select your tier and whether you are in a 20- or 25-year retirement plan from the Contents on the … to your retirement. With 20 years of service creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. Thereafter, a role(s) may be added or … and submit contracts and amendments for filing or approval in the CSS. Contract View Role Allows user to view the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in the calculation of benefits. Rev. 2/20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-316
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … April 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022 for all eligible members. In addition, consistent with prior practice, when a CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-316-april-2021-and-april-2022-state-new-york-unified-court-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Putnam County and the Village of South Glens Falls . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … While the executive director was generally compensated in accordance with adopted policy, the board did not … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a … workers are on the front lines battling the coronavirus in their communities every day,” DiNapoli said. “God forbid … our heroic state and local workers and their families in these tough times.” Under the existing law, members of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisContract Award and Performance
… Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.” … expiration dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. State agencies and public authorities are … $25.9 million was overstated by $4 million (15 percent). In preparing reports to DED, the Authority did not make … adjustments for payments to MWBE prime contractors who in turn paid other MWBE contractors as subcontractors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… (Davis Ethical) is an independently owned pharmacy located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, … the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). In December 2011, Davis Ethical was sold. We limited our … the purported prescribing physicians, although the members in question were patients of the physicians. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentDual Employment
… (28 percent) violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time not worked. Each case showed a … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping … findings, actions by OCFS officials have already resulted in the resignation or termination of three of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… history background checks when hiring unlicensed persons in direct care positions. Our audit covered the period of … criminal history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an … through the CHRC system to the Department. The Department, in turn, submits a fingerprint request on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… 46,500 total apartments. Each development is governed by a Board of Directors, which may hire a managing agent to handle … is rejected by the development or HPD. Generally, as vacancies occur, apartments should be offered and awarded to … when enough applicants are available to fill foreseeable vacancies. Waiting lists are periodically re-opened and new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… information, and notifies Empire of any changes in a member’s status. Many contracts that Empire negotiates … due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. In one example, Empire paid $186,000 in ineligible claims because it took more than eight years to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… under 65 with certain disabilities. Individuals enrolled in both programs are commonly referred to as “dual-eligible.” … deductibles and coinsurance) on behalf of dual-eligibles. In December 2009, the Department of Health (Department) … the accuracy of Medicaid payments for dual-eligibles. In certain instances, providers may still submit these claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Wells Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … through 2015-16 that appropriated a total of $19 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because the … accounted for and used only for district purposes. In addition, there is an increased risk that fuel leaks or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits