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DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… has proposed a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State … of implementing a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases. The proposal calls for higher toll rates that … has been a significant decline in the number of Thruway staff, while its reliance on procurements has increased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionOpinion 90-15
… may establish the office of deputy police commissioner to be appointed by the town board. If no term of office is … fixed by resolution, or other compensation paid pursuant to local law, should be commensurate with the duties of the … has appointed the town supervisor as commissioner pursuant to Town Law, §150, may appoint a deputy police commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… be verified. See below for a link to these websites and a list of qualifications that can be verified. For those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsCorporate Governance
… At Walmart, Netflix, Seek To Pressure Boards On Workers’ Rights Fundamental Governance and Accountability Sound … and they bear the responsibility of establishing fair compensation frameworks across the workforce. These … to manage multiple controversies. Against Executive Compensation An excessive one-time grant, lacking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceWarsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… The Company provides services for the Village of Warsaw in Wyoming County and fire protection services to residents … Warsaw and Middlebury. The Company is operated in accordance with its by-laws which stipulate that an … being issued. Not all Company funds were accounted for or in the custody of the Treasurer as required by the by-laws; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … in jail and five years of probation and was ordered to pay restitution. Watervliet Housing Authority – Timekeeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Le Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The … internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that Department moneys were safeguarded. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related … as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services … services during the global surgery period, which resulted in Medicaid overpayments totaling about $2.6 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the Department of Civil … prescription drug program costs about $2 billion annually. In accordance with the contract, CVS Health was required to … period, Civil Service received more than $600 million in commercial drug rebates. Key Findings We reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… was to evaluate the Greene County Industrial Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January … analyses. GCIDA does have a process in place to monitor employment goals. However, it does not have a policy that … hold businesses accountable when they do not comply with employment reporting requirements or meet specific employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… require the businesses to separately report existing and new employees and the related compensation. There is no data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Niskayuna No. … Phelps – Financial Management (Ontario County) Officials have not developed adequate policies and procedures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… check. Agencies should encourage employees to participate in direct deposit by promoting its many benefits, including: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt … average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or more, higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (2010-S-72). Background … recommendations. Of the five prior recommendations, two have been implemented and three have been partially implemented. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1075
… agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment. Affected Employees PS&T … below Effective Date(s) Immediately Contract Provisions and Eligibility Criteria The PEF 2007-11 contract includes a … successfully complete agency-directed firearms proficiency and safety training programs as set by the Joint Committee on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1075-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Transportation Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards. Our audit … The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that … and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1188
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program … and Safety Incentive Program payment on the Additional Pay page: Earnings Code: PFR Effective Date: 4/1/12 OT … mailbox. … To provide agencies with instructions to pay the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1188-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1197
… processing calendar due to the SSN Decoupling conversion in PayServ. Affected Employees Users of the PayServ system … OSC is converting the EmplID (Primary Employee Identifier) in PayServ from an SSN-based number to the current NYS … Inst 17 Curr (11/15 – 11/28) All other deadlines specified in the submission schedule remain in effect as previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1197-payroll-processing-calendar-schedule-ssn-decouplingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022