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What Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… fringe benefits (For example, an employer may offer payment if an employee declines health insurance.) Overtime … PFRS (15 percent of regular salary) members Overtime which is paid by private, non-governmental entities Payments made … 125 of the Internal Revenue Code: “…by an employee who is a participant in the New York State and Local Employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… who appeared to be affiliated complied with Medicaid provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for … Findings We identified vulnerabilities in the Department’s provider enrollment and revalidating processes and procedures … fully comply with the Department’s Medicaid policies for provider enrollment and revalidation were able to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersResponse to Human Trafficking
… adequate services are being provided to victims of human trafficking (survivors). The audit covered the period from … January 2019 through May 2024. About the Program Human trafficking is recognized in two main forms—sex and labor trafficking, defined as the use of force, fraud, or coercion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingContact Update for State Agencies
… changes and more. To help us reach the right individuals in a timely manner, we require designated staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service. … responsible for State agency payroll. To get started, log in with your username and password. New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Resources Administration's (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with … assessing new applicant and existing recipient (Client) eligibility, and when a Client is determined to be … assessment process when determining a Client's eligibility, and that process is in compliance with governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of … technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, … the data they hold are valuable and need to be protected from unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring … 14, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for overseeing pupil transportation services provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… forward.” The MRT is charged with identifying savings that can lead to financial sustainability of the program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetHighland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-145)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Highland FallsFort Montgomery Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/10/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-network-userSkaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… Key Findings Officials adequately segregated the duties of employees responsible for online banking transactions and … online transfers will be authorized and processed. None of the employees involved in online banking received Internet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have at … insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum loan is 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates it missed out on, according to a report released … hundreds of millions of dollars. Another $1.2 million in rebates could be collected with further efforts." In 1990, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-citySelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities and whether safety and security equipment such as cameras help point intercoms and customer assistance intercoms is maintained working and tested
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… and services were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Town … $1.1 million. Did not obtain quotes as required by the procurement policy for eight purchases totaling about … and employees follow competitive bidding statutes and procurement policy requirements. Review and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… the environment, but for strengthening the economy. Environmental protections go hand in hand with smart, … spreadsheet we must find creative ways to lighten our environmental impact that help raise the bottom line.” As … taken a leading investor role in seeking better corporate environmental practices. He has consistently engaged major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015DiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli rejected a state Department of Transportation contract with Whitestone NYbased Limnes Corp for $47 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two companies debarred by the state for prevailing wage violations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… can lead to damaging consequences," DiNapoli said. "Experts say staying within your credit limit, paying bills on … Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/protection.html ) and the New York State Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached climate-related agreements … more than one million participants in the New York State retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “To foster long-term … a progress report on the plan. The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companies