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Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… whether Empire BlueCross properly paid hospital claims for intraocular procedures. The audit covered the period … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Empire … portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate determined by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an organizational unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… entered against a line. Since Category Code will be used for reporting, the integrity of the Category Code to Account … maintained. Category Codes will provide a level of detail for purchasing that will significantly improve data analysis and reporting; therefore, the long-term goal is for all agencies to use Category Codes on all supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeEthics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… and should do more to ensure proper ethics oversight. For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local … on time. 50 percent did not review disclosure statements for potential conflicts of interest and completeness. 50 … requirements are met. Ensure ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 995
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the June 2010 Tool Allowance payment. Affected … CSEA Operational Services Unit (BU03) Agreement provides for an annual Tool Allowance payment during June of each … Period A $175.00 Tool Allowance payment is payable for the period April 1, 2009 through March 31, 2010. Salaried …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/995-june-2010-tool-allowance-payment-csea-operational-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 956
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 202 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 213 ) as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/956-council-82-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 999
… Purpose To inform agencies of the creation of Reason Codes TRI and NPR . Affected Employees All … Retirement Incentive Program Background Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010 authorized a two track Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/999-new-retirement-incentive-program-reason-codesState Agencies Bulletin No. 939
… Purpose To explain the procedures for processing the DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance … Association, Inc., agency funds will be allocated for a DMNA Uniform Maintenance Allowance until a cleaning … GOER memo, the payment to individuals is limited to $52.00 for 2009. In order to be eligible for the allowance, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/939-2009-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformNotice of Assessment on State Lands
… statutory language with operational procedures relating to assessments on state lands. Memo Bill Text Status … … statutory language with operational procedures relating to assessments on state lands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-assessment-state-landsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1581
… Effective July 1, 2017, the Low Gross and Low Tax amounts are changing for Married and Single Tax status. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1581-idaho-income-tax-withholding-rate-changeV.3.J Activity (Projects) – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… of a Project Type. Statewide Project Types are available for use when a Project is entered on a transaction. Each … Type of the associated Project. Refer to SFS Secure for more information including the COA Handbook which … under the Activity topic. See XIX.2.C and XIX.2.C.1 for more detailed information on selecting To request an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3j-activity-projectsNYSLRS Ordinary Death Benefit
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: NYSLRS Ordinary Death Benefit – A.10570/S.9812-A (Zebrowski/Skoufis) – Authorizes beneficiaries to choose pension benefits or a death benefit in certain circumstances. Memo Bill Text Status … Authorizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nyslrs-ordinary-death-benefitOvertime Compensation – Legacy Reporting
… For Tier 5 and 6 members, overtime pay beyond the annual … for the calendar year. You must still report the member’s salary and days worked; only omit overtime pay that exceeds … Members: View the Tier 5 ERS overtime limits . The limit increases by 3 percent each calendar year. Tier 5 PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/overtime-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1829.2
… units who meet the eligibility criteria are affected: Administrative Services BU02 Operational Services BU03 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18292-april-2020-civil-service-employees-association-csea-retroactive-2Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Williamsville, does not detail or track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being inappropriately … designated individuals; Retaining documentation to show who authorized grade changes and the reason for the changes; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… growth in local sales tax collections could be challenging for local officials trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this uncertain economy.” For May 2023 compared with May 2022: New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.8 billion, up $188 million as compared to July of last year. “Statewide local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… dues increase and a one-time adjustment to recoup retroactive dues for employees represented by Council 82 in Bargaining Unit … and from $19.70 to $21.95 for hourly employees. This is a retroactive dues increase per pay period each year from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020, as … recognition of the 10 warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1