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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… NYCERS, PFRS, NYSTRS, or ERS are affected. Background In accordance with Senate Resolution No. 958 of Bill No. … reach the $250,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following plan year. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… cognizant agency without first recording the refund in the SFS as described in these procedures. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… July 15, 2014. Background The Town of Jefferson is located in Schoharie County and had a population as of the 2010 … the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in February 2014 to maintain the Town’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B24-6-3)
… Key Findings The Village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,533,658, which is within the limit established by … Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase to no more than the tax levy limit as permitted by law unless the Village Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/12/village-suffern-budget-review-b24-6-3Village of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Lindenhurst is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and has approximately … supporting documentation. Obtain approved purchase orders in advance of any purchase. … Village of Lindenhurst Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Mount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Your Membership Tier – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… assigned a tier based on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July … , or call us toll-free at 866-805-0990. There is no Tier 4 in PFRS. … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/your-membership-tierState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… to assess any actions taken by the new administration in Washington and how they could affect New York’s finances. … release a more detailed analysis of the Executive Budget in the coming weeks.” … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetCity of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… the Cohoes Public Library (Library), such as access aisles in accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police … physical accessibility for the 49 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… documentation and the same county department was deficient in providing required follow-up services at the time of the … had been provided to these children. The report notes that in April 2019, state law was amended to lower the standard … of what it would have been if the current standard was in place then (24,989 tests compared with 80,946 tests). This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… the employees who were issued keys or employees who are in possession of particular keys, leaving the school … Provide guidance and support to campus officials in designing and implementing a system of internal controls … the largest student and faculty population of any campus in the state, officials there were not open and responsive to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll in the Survivor’s Benefit Program. You are automatically … from State service at age 55 or older, participate in the State University Optional Retirement Program (TIAA), … upon your death will receive the survivor’s benefit in addition to any pension benefit that becomes payable. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… Employees are not allowed an overtime meal allowance when in travel status or when the employer provides a meal while the employee is working in an overtime capacity. General Eligibility Rules The … on a holiday unless the employee's work on that holiday is in an overtime capacity. An employee who leaves work at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The … Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that … drugs. We found that between $2.8 million and $5.2 million in payments for ED drugs approved to also treat BPH or PAH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these goals, and is accurately … year 2013-14, $13.9 million for fiscal year 2014-15, and $8.3 million for the first two quarters of 2015-16. WCHCC reported MWBE utilization of $3.8 million (20.29 percent), $3.4 million (24.46 percent), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New York. With respect to the Empire Plan, … Plan members and, as such, ostensibly waived the amounts in question. Such a practice may constitute billing fraud, as … $1,144. However, Dr. Gomes accepted the $5,228 as payment in full and ostensibly waived the $1,144 due from the member. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOpinion 2002-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … of the library. Thus, library funds, whether held in the custody of the library treasurer, or by the municipal … remain the property of the library and surplus monies in a municipal or school district public library fund, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 89-20
… opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) … and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a … We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies of this code were sent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Charter School – Credit Cards (Erie County) Credit card charges were not always properly approved or adequately … were for school purposes. Auditors reviewed 170 credit card charges totaling $128,070 and found supporting … $50,989. The treasurer did not adequately review credit card charges in a timely manner. The treasurer reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1What's New
… sales Using New York Format? Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be … unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in the National Association of Unclaimed Property … go to Contact Us , select Subject: Reporter Question, and in the Comments section, add “NAUPA Conversion”. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-new