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DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Public Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities responsible for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business customers. The … PSC reviews and approves utility companies’ applications for mergers and acquisitions, rate cases, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsOpinion 96-17
… conference); (reimbursement of volunteer firefighters for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (expenses for attendance at conferences); (for tuition expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… and State governments, and demonstrates a clear need for a continuing commitment to reduce the incidence of food … lapsed and food prices have experienced rapid inflationary increases. Census survey data indicate growing numbers of New … lapsed and food prices have experienced rapid inflationary increases. More recent data are self-reported by individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2019
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 PEF Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … to minimum wage are eligible to receive the 2% salary increases provided the increases to minimum wage did not … Note: Agencies must not submit transactions to pay retroactive salary increases for effective dates with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2019-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … (Livingston County) The board did not adopt policies for password management, protection of personal, private and … occurred because officials did not develop procedures for processing separation. In addition, the claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… business owners to become certified as SDVOBs, and aims to increase their participation in State contracts, with a goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Office of Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation $1.6 million with Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for a new … Grace Industries LLC for asphalt repaving on the Cross Bronx Expressway in Bronx County. $15 million for tree work, … design and construction of the Hudson River Line Positive Train Control System. $1.2 million to Granite Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,677 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $4.8 … of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services $11.5 million for chemical dependency services, including $8.9 million with … on the Arts $1 million with the Corning Museum of Glass for expansion of a glass-working studio. Office of Children & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,308 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $6.5 … payments valued at more than $37.7 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. Information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,149 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $56.4 … 19,100 payments valued at nearly $17.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… telehealth utilization in New York followed the national trend: CMS reported a 2,745 percent increase in telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Regulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … has been a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsPension Payment Options
… for retirement , you’ll choose from several options, all of which provide you with monthly pension payments for the … good idea to include your pension payment option election form with your application, especially if you are terminally … your beneficiary(ies) at any time. If you die within 5 or 10 years after retiring, your beneficiary will receive your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by far the most popular … from out-of-network providers. United’s reimbursements for out-of-network services are usually higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … in 2023, $2.8 billion in 2024 and $3.3 billion in 2025) predominantly through the use of $10.5 billion in … by an average of 4.2%, higher than projected inflation. In 2025, when federal aid runs out, the MTA plans to balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceOpinion 90-23
… debt limitations indebtedness contracted by them for so much of the cost of any public improvement as is … excluded and retired debt issued since January 1, 1928 for such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of … in the case of Syracuse. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to the application of article 8, §6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Retiree Annual Statement
… provides a year-end summary of your pension payments for the last calendar year, including the total amount you … in your Statement. The dollar amounts are year-end totals for the previous calendar year. NYSLRS ID # This … the cost-of-living index and a formula set by State law. For information about COLA eligibility and how it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 260,000 improper payments (totaling about $26.8 million) for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. In a … and improper Medicaid payments continue to be paid for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. … Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51) With approval from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… to input their username and password, which are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, … is most effective against cyberattacks. A best practice for protecting IT systems, information and local government … in place to help safeguard against online banking fraud. For example, officials should establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-banking