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Unified 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-systemEthics
… of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees [pdf] Model Code of Ethics - Local Governments [docx] Model Code of Ethics - Fire Districts [docx] Model Code of Ethics - Frequently Asked Questions [pdf] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Seneca County Industrial Development Agency . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Albany County) The water fund balance continues to be in a deficit position, reaching $907,000 as of May 31, 2015. … did not review purchases made using town credit cards. In addition, town justices did not perform monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/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
… rental and cooperative housing to middle-income families. In New York City, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama … collected application fees of up to $200 per applicant. (In August 2019, this was reduced to a non-refundable $75.) … by lottery. Our audit at three housing developments in Manhattan focused on waiting lists that were current as of …
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 Municipal Audits
… Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling … Court Operations (Franklin County) A total of $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… other incidents of racial injustice, led Amazon to tweet, in May 2020, a declaration of its “solidarity with the Black community—our employees, customers, and partners—in the fight against systemic racism and injustice.” However, … from civil rights organizations, employees, communities in which Amazon operates and other stakeholders. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the statutory limit by approximately $1.3 million. In addition, the district's reserve funds are generally not … purposes, claims were not adequately audited and approved. In addition, allowing the purchase of goods through Amazon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal officers and employees to enter into contracts in which their personal financial interests and public powers … purchasing fuel from gas stations and monitoring fuel held in reserve tanks. In addition, the superintendent did not properly monitor fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT security awareness training for district employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … not prepare timely reports for the Board or the auditor. In addition, IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included on … 64 were unable to be located, 39 were not recorded in the master inventory list, 12 did not have asset tags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState 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