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Ordinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… beneficiary may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit, in lieu of a monthly pension, if your death is not … pension 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/1513/ordinary-death-benefitWhat's New
… about the latest changes and initiatives for reporting unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newElectronic Reporting
… 2025. If you upload your report, do not mail a separate Verification and Checklist. Manual Online Reporting – live … report by Manual Online Reporting, do not mail a separate Verification and Checklist Expired Formats and Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingOpinion 97-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial Disclosure … The phrase "local officer or employee" is defined, in relevant part, as "the heads (other than local elected … completion and filing by library officers and employees. In addition, since a "city and county public library" is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17II.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… tax refunds, and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans … plan updates released throughout the fiscal year. In addition, the State Comptroller is required under Section … and revenue processes. The reports provide information in a format which facilitates analysis of activities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Still, it’s important to keep in mind that economic conditions and the revenue outlook may … lower than last year. Other taxes, led by collections in estate and real estate transfer taxes, totaled $2.4 … from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming Comptroller, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with other procedure codes unless the provider … for surgical procedures to remove a tumor and to repair blood vessels and a sciatic nerve that resulted from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Industrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… released six letter reports to the following Industrial Development Agencies (IDAS): Auburn [pdf] , Bethlehem [pdf] , … Industrial Development Agency Board Governance 2017MS1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1City of Lockport – Budget Review (B23-1-7)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024. Background Chapter 332 of … Chapter 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the Act), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/03/city-lockport-budget-review-b23-1-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… board did not ensure all goods and services were procured in compliance with state law, district policies or in the best interest of taxpayers. The board did not oversee … even the limited oversight responsibilities outlined in the company’s bylaws. Certain officers hindered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… identifying certain conditions and opportunities related to cash receipts and disbursements for the department … Auditors revisited the department on February 22, 2022 to review progress in implementing the recommendations. The follow-up review was limited to interviews with department personnel and inspection of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2012
… ends. AC-230s AC-230s submitted to reverse the overpayment in PayServ will continue to be received and audited by OSC. … AC-230s will not be processed to reverse the paycheck in PayServ until the corresponding direct deposit reversal … out period, ensure the employee’s Direct Deposit Table in PayServ is updated immediately. Agencies must continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2012-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsOther Bulletin No. 53
… Lump Sum (LLS) payments. Affected Employees Employees in CSEA who are promoted effective 04/01/2020 and after are … of the higher grade or will receive a percentage increase in base pay determined as indicated below, whichever results in a higher salary. For the purpose of this section, “base …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-53-calculating-base-salary-employees-state-universityGlen Cove City School District – Information Technology (2025M-144)
… district officials must manage network user accounts to help protect personal, private, sensitive student/staff … information (PPSI), 1 including (but not limited to) student and employee names, dates of birth, addresses, … points for attackers and, if compromised, could be used to make unauthorized changes to official school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/glen-cove-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-144IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… to actively manage their grants within these modules. In addition, expenditures will be cost collected in PC for both non-onboarded and onboarded agencies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewXII.7.A Responding to Voucher and Expense Report Audit Questions – XII. Expenditures
… clarification, or documentation from agencies during the voucher or expense report audit process. Agencies are … information, clarification, or documentation during the voucher or expense report audit process, Bureau auditors will contact a Voucher Authorizer at the agency via phone call or email. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7a-responding-voucher-and-expense-report-audit-questionsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencings of Annette Bigelow, 61, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to pocket nearly $22,000 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, which … discharge and ordered to pay full restitution of $22,000. “Annette Bigelow and Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionWSP USA Inc.
… was to determine whether contract payments made by the Department of Transportation (Department) to WSP USA Inc. (WSP) were appropriate. … highway bridges, of which 43% (7,571) are owned by the Department. The Department is responsible for ensuring all … was to determine whether contract payments made by the Department of Transportation Department to WSP USA Inc WSP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… the Department’s three cash advance accounts is overfunded in comparison to its apparent business needs. Key Recommendation Reduce the amount of funds held in each advance account to more appropriate levels based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… explained that the rental car charges were necessary to transport various Division personnel to locations in and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses