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Opinion 98-7
… a fire district may establish a capital reserve fund to finance the purchase of a "traffic signal control system" to … fund is a device which permits a local government to finance certain local government expenditures by accumulating … of a fire district to establish capital reserve funds to finance, among other things, the acquisition of a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7Ethics
Resources and information on ethics for local officials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/ethicsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18
… in Bargaining Unit 67 who have a Workers’ Compensation accident occurring on or after 7/1/05 Effective Date(s) July … determined by the State Insurance Fund (SIF) is more than 50% and the statutory payment received from SIF is less than … Pay Benefit, SIF must determine the employee is more than 50% disabled and the employee must be within the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workersMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… and whether you are in a 20- or 25-year retirement plan from the Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… allows State authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the Office of the … details and attach contract documents Submit contracts and amendments to OSC for filing or approval Access all contracts … use the System and submit contracts and contract amendments. Back to top System Roles CSS users are assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-316
… increase of two percent (2.00%) or $1,000, whichever is greater, effective April 1, 2021 and April 1, 2022 for all … percent (2.00%) or $1,000 salary increase, whichever is greater (if employee’s BU is DR, F8, G9, SD, SK, SR, 87, 86, … percent (2.00%) or $1,000 salary increase, whichever is greater (if employee’s BU is DR, F8, G9, SD, SK, SR, 87, 86, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-316-april-2021-and-april-2022-state-new-york-unified-court-systemMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY
… of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age … is met. After the deductible is met, Medicare begins to pay its share and the enrollee is responsible for any coinsurance. Typically, Medicare will pay 80 percent of its approved amount for a service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emednyUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… HealthCare for prescription medications under the State's employee health insurance program. The audit covered the … HealthCare for prescription medications under the States employee health insurance program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring unlicensed … March 3, 2017. Background The Department, through its Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Legal Unit, is … (FBI) and the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), which in turn, send any criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… In addition, allowing the purchase of goods through Amazon has a high level of risk because of the ease with … funds. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… services, although it made payments to MWBEs in this industry segment. Key Recommendations Develop and implement … to: documenting the methodology, including quantitative analysis, used to establish annual MWBE participation goals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-242
… and income taxes and will be taxed using the Supplemental Optional Flat Rate Method. The monies will be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-242-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2016Contract Award and Performance
… Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.” … expiration dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to … veterans' health care benefits provided through Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The audit covers the period April … To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… policies and procedures for enforcing unresolved traffic tickets. Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper … Invoice Date; Unique invoice number as described in Section 5.B – Unique Invoice Number Requirements of this … This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceFiling for Retirement – When Employees Retire
… their pension. Retirement Online is the fastest way for employees to file their service retirement applications and other required documents. (Applications for disability retirement cannot be filed online at this time. Employees filing for disability retirement must submit a paper application.) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/filing-retirementNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… Fund (the Fund) has filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon.com, Inc. asking for an independent audit to assess … inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it stands alongside those fighting systemic … March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… cooperative developments with approximately 46,500 total apartments. Each development is governed by a Board of … by the development or HPD. Generally, as vacancies occur, apartments should be offered and awarded to applicants based … applicants. However, few of these applicants are obtaining apartments. HPD has not established criteria as to the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis