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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… District as contracted by the District. The Department is operated in accordance with its by-laws, and is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors (Board). The … financial activities. The Department Treasurer is responsible for recording all the Department’s cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… also failed to adopt the statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws do not address all areas of financial … and reconciliations. The Board should also adopt a code of ethics. Review and update the by-laws to eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Treasurer’s activities. The District has not employed an IPA to audit the District’s finances or LOSAP as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… Two of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, … "Weak oversight of hazardous materials could jeopardize the health and safety of students and campus communities. … campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials used include cadmium nitrate tetrahydrate, a …
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
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to … The state Department of Health DOH needs to improve its monitoring of New Yorks Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOpinion 2002-7
… expenditure from reserve funds) -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish); (necessity for referendum) REFERENDUM -- Public Libraries (not required to expend monies from reserve fund) EDUCATION LAW §§259, … trustees of a school district public library may determine to accumulate library fund monies for capital purposes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 89-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … of a fire district located within the town. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of … powers and duties of another municipality. Accordingly, in responding to your inquiry, we cannot comment upon the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20The Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… the 15 years immediately preceding your departure or retirement from State service. Additionally, you must meet … service and be a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) or the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS); OR Retire directly from State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesWhat'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-newContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises in State contracts. Specifically, State agencies and public … officials told us that they determined the percentage in the goal plan using the anticipated MWBE expenditures … ability to ensure it develops achievable and appropriate strategies to meet the objective of the program is limited. …
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
… rates that participating providers agree to accept for the same services. Often, the rates for non-participating … Overpayments for Services at the Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center (2007-S-72) United Health Care: New York State … Insurance Program - Overpayments for Services at the Day Op Center of North Nassau (2007-S-120) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… About the Program Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile … State laws are more restrictive and also prohibit Medicaid payment of procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered … and policies are inconsistent: State policy does not allow payment of ED drugs for the treatment of BPH under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average … per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 598
… are not allowed an overtime meal allowance when in travel status or when the employer provides a meal while the … capacity. General Eligibility Rules The attachment lists overtime meal allowance rates, overtime status and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/598-eligibility-and-processing-overtime-meal-allowances-executive-agenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1166
To inform agencies of changes made to the 20112012 CSEA Deficit Reduction Plan and to provide a new earnings code and procedures for processing refunds for aff
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1166-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-refunds-certain-employees-representedOpinion 97-10
… under which a contractor would build a firehouse on a concrete slab on fire district property and the fire district would … the structure would be constructed on and affixed to a concrete slab. You state that it has been argued that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… password attempt thresholds and password encryption. Mobile Devices – This should identify any mobile devices 6 explicitly authorized or prohibited from … 121.5(b) 4 8 NYCRR 121.5(c)(1) 5 8 NYCRR 121.5(c)(2) 6 Mobile devices include, but are not limited to, laptops, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… for refund checks issued out of the Comptroller’s Refund Account and for payroll checks. The Department of Taxation … based on which bank account the original check was paid from. Comptroller’s Refund Account Outreach For the … the calendar year of issuance. OSC will complete this transfer for the Comptroller’s Refund Account and payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… The Center has law enforcement authority to protect and advocate for people with special needs who are served by six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigation