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Special Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitDivorce – State University Police Plan
… benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … not required, but because the review process is simplified for submissions using the DRO template, we can complete our … wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… guidance to employees. Officials did not reconcile fuel pump readings to physical inventory. Menands Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire companies. DiNapoli's legislation would require any incorporated fire company to submit an itemized statement of the estimated … the process for local communities that contract out their fire protection services to incorporated volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 89-46
… citizens) TOWN LAW, §§23, 271; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §3; ELECTION LAW, §5-102: An individual who is not a U.S. citizen … Town Law, §23 requires all town officers, at the time of election and throughout the term of office, to be "an elector … One qualification to register for and to vote at a town election is U.S. citizenship (NY Const. Art II, §1; Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems … financial and nonfinancial information, accessing the Internet, communicating through email and reporting to … and federal agencies. These systems and the data they hold are valuable and need to be protected from unauthorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW New York State reimburses employees for overnight lodging and meals based on an allowance established by the General Service Administration (GSA) for travel within the continental US (CONUS) and by the Department of State for travel outside the continental US (OCONUS). By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… verify that transactions were appropriate. Town of Lewis – Highway Purchases (Lewis County) The board did not ensure that the former highway superintendent followed the town’s procurement policy … Department – Restitution Payments and Revenues (2014M-93) The department has established an adequate system of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0Operational Advisory No. 2
… be approved by the end of the Fiscal Year, will be deleted in accordance with the schedule provided in the Fiscal Year End guidance. For more information, see … lapsed, will be deleted according to the schedule provided in the Lapsing guidance. For more information see the GFO , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Purpose To determine whether Dowling College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an independent, coeducational college located in Suffolk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… Purpose To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing … its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from … To determine whether the Shorefront Mental Health Board Shorefront complied with the prevailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… (FQHCs). FQHCs are "safety net" organizations that receive enhanced reimbursements from Medicare and Medicaid because … designated them as FQHCs which made them eligible for enhanced Medicaid reimbursements they were not entitled to. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. … To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Purpose To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Purpose To determine whether the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority … Industry (PCI) security standards. Our audit scope covers the period January 1, 2015 through June 24, 2016. Background The Authority provides transportation services in Onondaga, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… qualifications, such as the required Department of State registration, education, and/or work experience. Of those 27, 10 individuals worked without an active DOS registration, which requires individuals to pass background … for up to eight months prior to applying for their DOS registration, two individuals who never applied or obtained a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… the period from July 2016 through January 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers medically necessary prescription and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… Objective To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority … to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels. The audit covered the period January 1, 2019 through April 3, 2019. About the … To determine whether the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… The Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, as well as prescription drugs. When … $18.6 million was paid for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services provided by licensed therapists. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare