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Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), released … An independent fiduciary and conflict of interest review of the New York State Common Retirement Fund commended the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsJohnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… Public Library is a Municipal Public Library located in the City of Johnstown, Fulton County, which serves approximately 17,050 residents in the City and surrounding area. The Library, part of the … Key Findings For cash collections that are not recorded in the circulation system, the Library does not use a cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response2.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response1.pdfXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… indicated, the State contracting entity should ensure the carrier has entered the name of the State contracting entity in this field, as the insurance carrier will notify the certificate holder if a policy is … or police or peace officer. 3 The business’s insurance carrier will send this form to the State contracting entity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentSaratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-194
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction code 551 Security Mutual Life that has been established for certain employees of the Unified Court System. Affected Employees Employees in … To notify agencies of the new deduction code 551 Security Mutual Life that has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-194-new-deduction-code-551-security-mutual-lifeOrdinary Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit if you meet the eligibility requirements and your death is not attributable to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time, … benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group-term life insurance, which is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/ordinary-death-benefitCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Special Hauling … Central Permits Bureau (Bureau) and the regional offices. In contrast, a divisible load is any cargo that can be … overweight permits. The audit found significant weaknesses in the internal controls over the special hauling permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-188
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction code 407 Political Action Fund that has been established for certain employees of the Unified Court System. Affected Employees Employees in … To notify agencies of the new deduction code 407 Political Action Fund that has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-188-new-deduction-code-407-political-action-fund-pacSmithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over capital … Board did not have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital … a written capital asset policy containing the procedures to be followed when authorizing capital asset construction. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Prompt Payment Interest Report FY 2016-2017, May 2017
In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,536,275, representing an increase of $73,440 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2016-17.pdfSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices (2013-S-37), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s37-response.pdfSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices (2013-S-37)
To determine whether the Office of the Nassau County Public Administrator (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s37.pdfOpinion 2001-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Library Trustees (authority to … employees as a direct expense of the sponsor. This is in reply to your letter in which you ask whether the trustees of a school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply with workplace safety rules. We … does not assess and collect all required fees and fines. In total, the Department did not collect about $3.8 million, … assessment and collection of fees and penalties identified in this report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesNew NY Broadband Program (2020-S-19) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its overall goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s19-response.pdfMid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… is a nonprofit cooperative public library system, located in the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, which serves 66 regional libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster counties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT),¹ and … the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with the State). During the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsOpinion 2007-7
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reporting “days worked” for elected officials) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Reporting to (by employers for “days worked” by elected officials) WORDS AND PHRASES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7