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Special Disability Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… disabled because you contracted HIV (where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved the transmission of this disease), tuberculosis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-disability-benefitsOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Eligibility To qualify for the ordinary disability retirement benefit, you must: Be unable to perform your duties because of a permanent physical or mental incapacity; Have five years of credited service; and Be eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… for mandatory member contributions (called deficiencies) are usually incurred for service after a member’s date of … retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution deductions are taken before tax for federal income tax purposes because they are covered under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for IT assets. As a result, officials cannot ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent … 12, 2024, units in Subchapter B buildings had a total of 5,374 open violations, including 1,396 Class C (immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt Contracts Filed … of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt Contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nySyracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that, when multiple quotes are obtained, they are from companies that are not affiliated and that are primarily in the business of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… with NHA, to ensure the fee is reasonable and in the best interest of the School. Periodically request a breakdown … agreements to ensure that they are reasonable and in the best interest of the School. … Southside Academy Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… a wide range of medical services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health … supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical use such as gauze and wipes. … home reimbursement rates, recipients in nursing homes are to be provided with DMEPOS (the rates do not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… providers comply with the minimum standards established by NYS Social Services Law (Law) and Office regulations. In New … children within home settings are considered "license exempt" and are not subject to licensure by or registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… and overseeing Medicaid as a whole. It is not specifically required to oversee individual component services offered … not up-to-date, and fire drills that are not conducted as required. DiNapoli recommended the stakeholder agencies: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… to individuals who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. … and a subsidy toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The Program provides … to Program service providers to ensure that expenses are appropriate and that Program goals are met. Further, OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… individuals. Firewalls Firewalls are hardware and/or software programs that enforce boundaries between devices on different networks or network segments. Firewalls control network communications … capabilities to analyze network communications and allow or deny specific types by comparing communication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… The Director should establish procedures to ensure NOVs are issued when warranted, voided NOVs have adequate supporting documentation, MORs are analyzed and corrected in a timely manner, sanitary surveys are performed in compliance with NYS DOH guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Ordinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… payroll; or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years); or While you are receiving … Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitVillage of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… Washingtonville is located in the Town of Blooming Grove, Orange County, and has a population of approximately 5,900. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mState Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… Purpose To provide instructions for submitting time entry … Immediately OSC Actions At agency discretion and subject to overall agency spending allotments, all M/C employees are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesTown of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… for sidewalk replacement. Further, because property owners are required to reimburse the Town for sidewalk replacement, … services. Key Recommendations Ensure that all contracts are competitively bid and properly awarded as required. Ensure that project requirements and costs are properly planned before bid specifications are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293VI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… (PBC01) and miscellaneous entity concepts (MSC01) are included in a single BU and are differentiated by different budgetary departments. The BU … of the individual agency. The Department chartfield ranges are assigned to agencies to keep the values unique across New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… by its members and six elected Business Officers, who are responsible for the Company’s overall financial … approximately $482,000. Key Finding Company controls are adequate to ensure that moneys are safeguarded and financial activity is properly recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m