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Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… over 5,000 ride permits and collected more than $530,000 in permit revenues. Records indicate that, during this … visits to conduct inspections of rides across the State. In 2013 alone, Department staff performed more than 9,000 … accidents or incidents reported, two of which resulted in fatalities. Department inspectors promptly responded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… from the cohort of 51,874 students who entered high school in 2007 and graduated with high school diplomas in 2011. These students were the most recently certified … attributes to Arts education. For 87 of the students in our sample, the Arts education that they received was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOperational Advisory No. 32
… of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Voucher should be submitted in SFS for OSC approval. All other revenue sources must be … Since the refund relates to a payment that was posted in SFS, a “Related Voucher” must be linked to the … Agencies must include the Citibank voucher ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier ID: 0RPCARDPUR - ROA Vendor Refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… to their injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are … Fund, or by electing to self-insure or participating in group self-insurance. Three of the MTA’s agencies – New … and administer their own workers’ compensation claims in accordance with the Law. Key Findings We found that there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… acupuncture service. Key Findings We identified $7,331,458 in actual and potential overpayments for services not … payments during our audit period. We found: $210,068 in overpayments from a random sample of 836 services, from 10 … that United made overpayments of $7,010,427. $223,765 in duplicate payments for services already paid on another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the South Jefferson Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) In fiscal years 2011-12 through 2015-16, the board … to fund operations. However, due to operating surpluses in four of the five years, $3.9 million of the appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… maintenance costs. Also, the department does not monitor in-house maintenance expenses but, rather, relies on each … (2021-S-7) The audit identified over $36.1 million in improper Medicaid payments. By the end of the audit … been recovered. Auditors also identified seven providers in the Medicaid program who were charged with or found guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… documentation to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers … Yards Acquisition (2021M-38) COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the rail yards. The property was … that could take advantage of the property as a rail yard and be profitable. The board decided this was not in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… legal right to know how corporate dollars are being spent in the political arena,” DiNapoli said. “These companies … Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling in 2010, DiNapoli has made it a priority to engage the Fund’s … with the Fund or after a significant shareholder vote in support of the Fund’s proposal: 2016 Centerpoint Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… several individuals that are currently Retired and Rehired in PayServ who still show as Elect in the Savings Plans page and are receiving service credit … which they are not entitled. Effective Dates: Beginning in paychecks dated November 15, 2017. OSC Actions: Beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireDiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… P. DiNapoli. “There are nearly two million senior citizens in our city, many of whom are among our most vulnerable … to ensure seniors are getting the support they depend on in a timely manner.” DFTA contracts with service providers to … evaluate benefits, and enroll eligible clients in services. When services cannot be provided immediately, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1120
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 who … moved them to a higher salary level on the CSEA dues chart in 2011 Effective Date(s) Administrative Paychecks dated … Agency Shop Fee amounts for employees who receive a change in annual salary effective after their first check date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1120-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1287
… Employees Employees who covered their same-sex spouse in the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) … purposes, regardless of whether the taxpayer was married in New York or elsewhere, and regardless of whether the taxpayer now resides in a state that permits and/or recognizes such marriages. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1287-changes-taxation-imputed-incomeUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue, and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Uniform allowance (including maintenance of) Payments made in anticipation of retirement or as an inducement or incentive to retire Payments made in lieu of accepting fringe benefits (For example, an … child care, parking, dental care, etc.), as provided for in Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. All monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportNew York State Health Insurance Program – CVS Caremark Payments Made Under the Incorrect Plan
… and retiree eligibility and enrollment information in NYBEAS. Key Findings The audit determined that CVS … incorrect plan. As a result, we identified $19.3 million in claims for 338 Medicare-qualified members and their … and CVS Caremark: Continue reviewing the $19.3 million in incorrectly processed claims identified in this report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/06/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-cvs-caremark-payments-made-under-incorrect-planForms
… convenient way to view and update your beneficiaries . You can add or remove beneficiaries and update their contact … a pension (and have retired under payment option ½, 1, 5-Year Certain or 10-Year Certain), you should use the … fastest and most convenient way to reinstate an earlier tier of membership, transfer your membership or withdraw from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/formsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the … time, you may be required to pay a 10 percent penalty tax in addition to any ordinary federal income tax you owe. … when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member service credit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… independently. Consolidation, efficiency, and savings in this area was promised years ago, but has yet to be fully … Function went into effect Oct. 2021. There are four units in MTA’s Procurement Function: Procurement Operations (PO), … As of May 2022, MTA had approximately 1,050 employees in Procurement Function, with one Chief Procurement Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-money