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DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… of students and campus communities. SUNY needs to do a better job to ensure these items are kept under lock and … A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the Health Department regional offices are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… Administration-approved use and the recipient's treatment is for that other use. To protect public safety, State laws … services to treat ED, if an MCO finds out the recipient is a registered sex offender, the MCO merely does not pay for …
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
… WCHCC also incorrectly reported payments to a non-MWBE vendor as MWBE utilization. Payments totaling $475,598 were made to this vendor between April 2013 and September 2015. However, this vendor was not a certified MWBE. Key Recommendations Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average wireless internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… contains eligibility criteria and appropriate Earn Codes by bargaining unit. Note : Employees are not allowed an … exception to these rules and requirements must be approved by the Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare (United) resulting from this practice. … who agree to accept payments, at rates established by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan … from patients. Our audit focused on claims submitted by Women’s Healthcare - Garden City, an obstetrics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOpinion 2002-7
… of monies from a "capital reserve fund" established by a school district public library is subject to referendum. … for library purposes shall be kept as a separate fund by the municipal or school district treasurer and expended … That statute also provides that upon written demand by the library trustees, the municipal or school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… the 15 years immediately preceding your departure or retirement from State service. Additionally, you must meet … System (NYSTRS); OR Retire directly from State service at age 55 or older, participate in the State University Optional … Retirement Program (TIAA), and begin collecting your pension within 90 days of your last day on the payroll; OR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesOpinion 89-20
… cannot comment upon the procedures that may be considered by the town in its efforts to implement the town's code of … the board is entitled to the advice of counsel employed by the board or, if none, the county attorney (General … board would have all the powers and duties and be governed by the same conditions as a county board of ethics. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20What's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… member of a board of education (board), you’re responsible for ensuring the school budget is well managed and operations … are cost effective. Auditing provides your board the best opportunity for improving fiscal management and … intended protection each is meant to provide. Select the name to learn about qualifications and requirements for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-534
… Miscellaneous Payment Information The Lump Sum Merit Award is not pensionable and not included in the calculation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-534-lump-sum-merit-awards-non-managerial-classified-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… of unemployment insurance benefits, as determined by the New York State Department of Labor Effective Date(s) … Owed, is used for this purpose. This code can only be used by an agency when its use is authorized by the New York State Department of Labor. Agencies may take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
… agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct … who request a check exchange, and who request a Payroll Check Reissue for any reason are affected. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsState Agencies Bulletin No. 322
… For agencies paid on a lag basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the payroll period (Wednesday). … agencies paid on a current basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day (Wednesday) of the previous payroll … 402-4168 or (518) 473-7426 to report the problem. Attached is the Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/322-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesArrochar Meats, Inc.
… how Arrochar Meats was selected to provide fuel to DMNA, all the managers and staff at DMNA we interviewed denied … DMNA made from Arrochar Meats totaling $78,062.We found all 16 vouchers in our sample were priced appropriately. We … Recommendations Conduct procurements in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that … including safety goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… following employees are affected: Employees represented by Communication Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in Bargaining Unit SD. Employees represented by District Council 37 in Bargaining Unit SK who reside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials also did not … gaps. However, the district incurred operating surpluses in all five years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits