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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1598
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of PayServ changes that must occur when an employee is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1598-terminating-retirement-plans-active-employees-prior-job-action-retireState Agencies Bulletin No. 1625
… and Tier 5 Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) members for calendar year 2018 is $19,001.55. Background In accordance … effective January 1, 2010. This amount increases each calendar year thereafter by three percent. The overtime … and TRS members as follows: ERS and TRS Overtime Limit by Calendar Year Year Overtime Limit 2018 $19,001.55 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1625-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2018-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-587
… completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency … should review the list below of Department Budget Table USA Rows for Positions Pools that contain chart of accounts … accounts data must be completed before June 22, 2017. This includes all position pools that contain chartfield strings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-587-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endState Agencies Bulletin No. 1493
… using Deduction Code 502 NYS (SS/Medicare Deficiency) will have a deduction rate of ten percent of gross pay … Deficiency) with an effective date prior to 9/1/16 and will remain at their current rate. Affected Employees … FICA on or after September 1, 2016, the prior obligation will be converted to Deduction Codes 500 NYS/SCF (Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1493-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-502-nys-ssmedicare-deficiencyHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Housing Preferences for Veterans (Report 2011-N-3 ). Background Our initial … State Legislature had extended the right of preference for housing to many more veterans, few actually benefited due … included in our initial audit report Housing Preferences for Veterans Report 2011N3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followCapital Planning and Maintenance
… means, the Authority relies on federal, State, and other sources of funding. During each of the fiscal years 2012-13, … profitable asset, generating about $2.4 million in toll revenue annually. The Authority uses cash from the Bridge’s … for reconstruction and upgrades, based on its current revenue, it would be unable to afford enough bonding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… fire districts, rather than merely establishing a modified procedure for obtaining an approval necessary to provide such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. COUNTIES -- Emergency (911) Telephone System (use of surcharge revenues to construct housing for enhanced … Whether costs associated with the construction of an addition to an existing building are proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services Follow-up (2013-F-18) … included in our initial audit report Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College … located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the … Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of New York system and … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers … (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Opinion 2000-2
… issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (expenditure by village to promote literary, graphic, … agreements with not-for-profit agencies accepting federal funds pursuant to the National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965 to provide funds, services and facilities to promote progress and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… complied with the Education Law (Law) and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations (Regulations) when … Proctor Art Institute in Utica and the Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington, Delaware. Pratt serves … totaling $3.9 million that were paid to Pratt on behalf of 803 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteKinderwise Learning Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2017-S-7 ) School for Language and Communication Development: Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/kinderwise-learning-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of … through December 31, 2016. Background Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount … be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires agencies to competitively procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, but shifts … state-funded college aid. Includes a proposed Clean Water Infrastructure Act authorizing $400 million annually over … billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing outyear gaps but shifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightDisaster Recovery Planning
… Services: Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems ( 2014-S-24 ) Office of … Services: Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems (Follow-Up) ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planningVillage of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… Determine whether: The Board provided adequate oversight to ensure that Village resources are safeguarded. Village … Maintain documentation for the restricted donations to ensure that they are used accordingly. Close bank accounts … not used for Village purposes. Amend the purchasing policy to require Village officials to obtain professional services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135