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Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a … or payable because of your death). By law, the following family beneficiaries would receive this benefit (even if they … beneficiary. If you die on or after January 1, 2020, the application for the accidental death benefit must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a … or payable because of your death). By law, the following family beneficiaries would receive the benefit (even if they … beneficiary. If you die on or after January 1, 2020, the application for the accidental death benefit must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-death-benefitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Program (NYSHIP): United HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint LLP … members' required out-of-pocket cost-sharing obligations for services provided. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… loan authority has been granted which allows the use of state funds for federal program spending with the … actions that can be taken to improve the cash management of their grants. OSC BSAO recognizes that different federal … different guidelines and requirements on the reimbursement of their grants. This will be taken into consideration when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresContributing Toward Your Retirement – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… than $100,000 6% … Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 under Sections 370a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one … audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsVillage of Riverside – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-349)
… budget appropriations totaled approximately $411,500 for all funds. Key Findings Due to the Board’s continuous lack of … safeguard assets, which allowed the Treasurer to perform all cash receipt and disbursements duties without oversight. … Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover all misappropriated moneys. Adopt comprehensive policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/08/village-riverside-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2013m-349Village of Walton – Bio-Digester Capital Plan (2016M-378)
… and operate the bio-digester by sufficient amounts to warrant the substantial risks involved in the project. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-walton-bio-digester-capital-plan-2016m-378North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… The North Syracuse Central School District is located in the Towns of Cicero, Clay and Salina, Onondaga County. The … Key Findings Seven individuals had access to functions in the payroll system that were not required to fulfill their … paycheck of salaried employees against the information in the payroll financial system. Key Recommendations Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationJericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… were communicated confidentially to officials, we found: All nine business office employees, including the Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Orleans County Soil and Water Conservation District - Claims Audit (2018M-105)
… Determine whether claims were properly audited prior to payment. Key Findings The Board has not adopted a cash … sample, were not audited and approved by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a cash disbursement policy to ensure all claims are subjected to an independent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2018/08/03/orleans-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-claims-audit-2018m-105Accounts Payable Advisory No. 65
… be necessary to override the calculated Schedule Due Date in special circumstances such as lapsing, fiscal year-end, … on Adjusting the System Calculated Schedule Due Date in Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/65-accounts-payable-advisory-no-65DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… by the Office of the State Comptroller. The full forward calendar can be obtained at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… tax-exempt and taxable bonds for the month of December. Long Island Power Authority – a bond sale of up to $350 million in … the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the Long Island Power Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… other things, the retirees may be: allowed a continuation of coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to … or their surviving spouses and dependents. An audit of 20 school districts revealed ten school districts who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… and who work regularly scheduled shifts in a hospital or clinic and are assigned to specific areas are eligible for … pharmacy, physician’s assistant, radiology, respiratory therapy, and social work. Individual titles may be found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupOpinion 89-17
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority for school district to establish reserve fund to pay … may establish and expend moneys from a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims in tax certiorari … expressly authorizes school districts to establish reserve funds for tax certiorari judgments and claims, the analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Public Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. … pandemic have also prevented the State from implementing a portion of Medicaid savings actions enacted in 2020. … in SFY 2022-23 and grow to over 1.2 million by March 2025. In April 2015, New York State joined Minnesota to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Among the Findings: New York has several … other categories. New York provides tax benefits for farms, saving farmers an estimated $254 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… over 98 percent of the total expenditures submitted for payment to OCFS. We attributed the unsupported, inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-follow