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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the time. According to New York statewide parcel data, 795 properties, totaling 260,669 acres, remain committed … and actions taken by the Department to monitor those properties through July 2021. The audit found monitoring and … resource of major importance and that only eligible properties receive local tax exemptions. Additionally, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followPublic Welfare – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The number of recipients in the State’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increased for the first … on public assistance and and the States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-welfareFranklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… Union Free School District (District) officials ensure the District’s website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial and administrative information? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – April 17, 2025 … District officials did not ensure the Districts website provided the public with transparent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social … needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have … In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings … New Yorkers to consider investing in a 529 College Savings account today.” New York residents can deduct annual … by December 31. New York State taxpayers who are already account owners can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-152
… agencies with instructions for submitting the Courts Buyout Incentive Payment. Affected Employees Selected full … annual UCS employees Effective Date(s) The Courts Buyout Incentive Payment will be made in separate checks … payments in the 2009 and 2010 calendar years. The Courts Buyout Incentive Payment is not pensionable and is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-152-unified-court-system-separation-buyout-incentive-paymentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.3
… 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-2663-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.1
… the Unified Court System with an updated list of those unions that submit membership and dues transactions via … because OSC is not a party to the relationship between the unions and its members and because the process for initiating … union membership varies by union, OSC must rely upon the unions for the information necessary to determine whether and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2661-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.5
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6255-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.4
… Bulletin CU-625.5 Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues … To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6254-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.3
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the … for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all actions taken with respect to union dues deductions are properly authorized, verified and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6253-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.2
… Bulletin CU-625.3 Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues … To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6252-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.1
… Bulletin CU-625.2 Purpose To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues … To provide agencies with an updated list of unions that submit membership and dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6251-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… greater (phase 1) will implement for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2002; those with revenues between $10 million and $100 million (phase 2) for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2003; and those with revenues less than $10 million ( phase 3) for fiscal years ending after June 15, 2004. Retroactive infrastructure reporting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… Weeden Wetmore and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Tammy Miele, former Assistant Clerk for the Village … for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint investigation between … Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “This arrest should serve as a reminder that those who choose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… Councilman Ruben Wills and the convictions of former state Senator Shirley Huntley and former executives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (Follow-up)
… 2011, DHS contracted with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC), a City-based not-for-profit organization, to provide … million. During the 3 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019, BRC claimed $23.6 million in reimbursable expenses for the … DHS is responsible for monitoring its contract with BRC to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-contract-expenditures-bowery-residents-committee-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate … for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS Caremark to administer the prescription drug coverage … $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was required to negotiate agreements with drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by … higher levels of medical care than those actually provided to patients. The audit covers the period April 1, 2005 … To determine whether Medicaid overpaid hospitals by reimbursing for higher levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII, Section 4.B - Certification of Vouchers Chapter XII, Section 4.D - Certification of Internal Controls over the Payment Process … controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is separate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certification