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DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… than the MTA expects, or the MTA must find new sources of income, or other financial support, to pay for additional … to upgrades and other work that could impact the quality of service.” The COVID-19 pandemic devastated ridership and hurt other sources of MTA revenue, which the MTA forecasts will not return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… (Department) properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection … provides oversight of the inspection of railroad bridges in an effort to ensure public safety and decrease the risk of … require railroad bridge inspections to be conducted in accordance with formal bridge management plans and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by the state Division of Budget (DOB), but $219.1 million below collections in August 2019. “Tax revenues continue to fall short of levels needed to fund education, health care and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-342
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the implementation of Paid Parental Leave for certain State University of New York (SUNY) employees and … an employee begins the Paid Parental Leave. If an employee is on an unpaid leave of absence at the time of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-342-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New … P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the state and city to work in coordination to provide establishments with clear guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… reopening continue, state tax revenues remain far short of pre-pandemic levels,” DiNapoli said. “Currently, state spending is well below projections, as the Division of the Budget withholds some payments in response to fiscal … are to respond fully to the COVID-19 crisis.” Other items of note in the report: June tax receipts were $475 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearCapital Planning (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the implementation of the three … $1.6 billion. The Public Authorities Law requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual … found that NFTA management did not maintain documentation to support their decisions on the projects they selected for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/capital-planning-followIX.12.G Check Clearance Patterns – IX. Federal Grants
… bank account each day after the state makes a disbursement of federal funds. That is, the clearance pattern reflects how … states to develop check clearance patterns for the purpose of: Timing the drawdown of selected federal programs, as with Medicaid beneficiary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12g-check-clearance-patternsSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real property throughout the City – … the CAMA system did not always include the user ID of the official requesting the change or the official executing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followAccounting for Medicaid Expenditures
Provide updated guidance to counties on accounting for Medicaid expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-for-medicaid-expenditure.pdfUpdate Vendor Information and Access
… the Vendor Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or AC-3327-S , which can take up to … and manage Vendor Self-Service user log-ins for others in your company, allowing those users to access your vendor’s … Add or Update Locations We added a new feature in the Vendor Portal in SFS to make it easier for you to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… Being part of NYSLRS allows municipal employers to offer workers … NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including enrolling members … that an employee may purchase, which would increase their pension benefits. The amount of the deficiency depends on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerApplication for Service Retirement (RS6037)
To apply to receive a pension benefit, NYSLRS members use form RS6037.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6037.pdfDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the competitive sale scheduled for March 16 of tax-exempt and taxable New York State General Obligation … on market conditions, $454.8 million to refund a portion of certain outstanding General Obligation bonds to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares for partnering with my office to protect the state retirement … nearly $85000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for the program, according to an audit by State Comptroller … six years resulted in over $700 million in overpayments for ineligible members and $2.8 billion for minimal services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… suffering and provide treatment for people with serious medical problems, but these drugs can also cause serious harm … dispense when prescriptions are ordered via telephone or fax due to the inherent risk of drugs ordered in this manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsPerformance Incentive Program
… its employees for meeting performance goals. A series of legal opinions and directives issued by various State … 2011-12 through 2013-14, the Authority distributed a total of $1.8 million in awards. Key Findings The Program, by design, directed the bulk of incentive awards to upper management. Upper management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programEarnings Limits
… member contributions from earnings above the limit. For Members Who Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 1996 The … The amount is set by federal law and periodically adjusted for inflation. Refer to the table below for the maximum … FAE calculation. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdf