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Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises

… comply with the Law. Key Findings The Law set the State’s MWBE participation target at 28.92 percent, and the Authority … years. However, the Authority did not explain why its MWBE participation goals were less than the goal established … required per DED regulation. The Authority overstated its MWBE contract participation when reporting to DED. A …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises

Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… Fire District – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (Nassau County) The board needs to improve its policies and … Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The board has not established an internal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures

… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a … as provided by ordering agency. When an invoice does not contain the above information, agencies must reject the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoice

DiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis

… the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one to COVID-19 before … to provide for them. Executive Order 202.18 authorizes a retroactive waiver of the 15 day waiting period to March 7, 2020, the date that the state emergency was declared, for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisis

New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members

… Program (NYSHIP), which provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … (i.e., when a member is disenrolled after the date their coverage ended; for example, action can be taken to disenroll … it took an average of nearly 400 days to cancel members’ coverage due to delays by Civil Service, HBAs, and members. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-services

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… District , Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School and the Tully Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Filing 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 … are received by our Albany office, one of our consultation sites or another Office of the State Comptroller. Documents …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/filing-retirement

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has … for an independent audit to assess the company’s policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequality

Repaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement

… loan and increase their pension. Retirees cannot take a new loan from NYSLRS. If you are not yet retired, visit our … You can pay by check or money order, made out to the New York State and Local Retirement System. Please write your …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirement

Contract Award and Performance

… efforts focused on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. NYSERDA’s … whose expected value is $50,000 or less; and Minority or Women Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) contracts valued at $200,000 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performance

United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy

… employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP and includes … the prescription drug benefit portion of the Plan. Based on the primary contract, the Department reimburses United for … Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy

State Agencies Bulletin No. 503

… Employees promoted or otherwise advanced to a higher salary grade on September 14, 2004 and after will be paid at the … the PayServ and Query Bulletin Boards prior to Pay Period 20. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/503-calculating-base-salary-pef-employees-who-have-been-promoted

Dual Employment

… job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 through March 9, 2012. Background OPWDD's mission is to help people … a conflict of interest. Key Findings Between July 2009 and June 2010, 678 OPWDD staff members were simultaneously …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … - Department of Consumer Affairs - Misappropriation of Cash Receipts Internal controls over the department’s cash receipts were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1989

… processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA … must use the overtime factor of .00120 in the calculation when submitting any payments using Earnings Code OTO – OT …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1989-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18

… Purpose To inform agencies of the eligibility of RRSU (DC 37) … accident occurring on or after 7/1/05 Effective Date(s) July 1, 2005 Background Pursuant to Chapter 9 of the … No. 559 for OSC’s current Deduction Priority Schedule. Retirement Credit and Deduction While an employee is covered …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers

Membership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members

… No longer able to withdraw your membership and receive a refund of your contributions. With 20 years of service … No longer able to withdraw your membership and receive a refund of any mandatory contributions. With 20 years of … No longer able to withdraw your membership and receive a refund of any mandatory contributions. With 25 years of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-members