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The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… The Survivor’s Benefit Program is a financial protection plan that provides a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your … Information about The Survivors Benefit Program which provides minimum death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… additional three (3) hours until 6:30 p.m. for a total of 10 ½ hours. The additional hours are consecutive and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of Economic Development. The audit covers the period April 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. Background WCHCC is a … a different quarter and 39 payments (33 percent) totaling $1.06 million were reported in fiscal years other than when … of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (2014-S-6 ) Dormitory Authority of the State of New York: Contract …
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
… practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the … pay medical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with certain providers who agree to … by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan members. United pays these “participating providers” directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesOpinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
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
… The district’s internet connectivity met the Federal Communications Commission’s recommended bandwidth of 100 … financial reports that documented the project’s budget-to-actual expenditures, she did not provide them to the board … totaling $873,056 prior to payment. Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (Erie County) Credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Health 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 … DiNapoli’s auditors reviewed a random sample of 400 cases and found 43 cases among five local departments where either nursing …
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
… drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The … the recipient is a registered sex offender, the MCO merely does not pay for the services. Certain steps could be taken … Medicaid laws and policies are inconsistent: State policy does not allow payment of ED drugs for the treatment of BPH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, … Of the five other schools auditors visited – Plattsburgh, New Paltz, Polytechnic Institute, Oneonta, and Cobleskill – … did identify areas for improvement. For instance, at New Paltz, auditors were able to access 16 labs and prep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersWhat's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in … concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192More About This Retirement Plan – Career Plan
… describes the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the Career Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are … of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/more-about-retirement-planMore About This Retirement Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available … benefits are provided by Sections 370-a, 371-a and 375 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law … is in Albany, New York. This publication is a general summary of membership benefits, rights and responsibilities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/more-about-retirement-planPort Washington Union Free School District – Claims Processing and Inventories (2016M-263)
Port Washington Union Free School District Claims Processing and Inventories 2016M263
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/port-washington-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… Date(s) Immediately. Agency Actions Upon notification from NYCERS, Deduction Code 648 should be entered on the General … Calculation Routine. The Goal Amount provided in the NYCERS certification letter should also be entered. Questions … eligibility for this deduction may be directed to NYCERS Member Services at (347) 642-3000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxWilliamson Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-55)
… The Williamson Central School District is located in the Towns of Ontario, Marion, Sodus and Williamson in Wayne County. The District, which operates three schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/williamson-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesNanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2014 through July 27, 2015. Background … do not require pre-approval of overtime or the use of alternate work schedules to reduce the need for overtime. The … overtime incurred. Consider cost saving measures such as alternate work schedules to help reduce overtime costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287Millbrook Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-48)
… of Washington, Union Vale, Clinton, LaGrange, Stanford and Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County. The District, which … Findings The claims auditor did not report to the Board and did not provide reports detailing claims audit results. … to ensure that they were accurate, properly supported and for valid District purposes. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/06/12/millbrook-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-48Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… approximately $87.8 million. Key Findings The Board does not have written guidelines or procedures for seeking … to competitive bidding requirements. The purchasing agent does not ensure that quotes are obtained or purchases are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313