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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions December 2, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Statewide Job Losses … February Still Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady … program. The State Department of Labor collected $2.34 billion and $2.14 billion of UI taxes in 2018 and 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-317
… Prior to processing the payments, campuses must complete a roster identifying employees who will receive a UUP 2021 Discretionary Increase. The roster must include the increased salary, signed by the … forwarded to SUNY System Administration. A copy of this roster will be provided to OSC in Excel format. To process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-317-2021-uup-discretionary-increasesOpinion 89-24
… is a voluntary non-profit association within the meaning of section 802(1)(f) (see Stettine , supra ). … code of ethics ( Matter of Samuel and Zohn, 25 Ed Dept. 228 [1985]). The inclusion of such a provision in the … Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358 [2nd Dept 1985]; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation and Taxpayers Ass'n …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24CUNY Bulletin No. CU-268
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and … earnings." Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City … This bulletin explains the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-268-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-266
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for "miscellaneous earnings." Affected Employees CUNY … This bulletin explains the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-266-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-cement-masonsEast Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Key Findings District officials improperly made gifts and non-interest bearing loans of public moneys to … legal advisor about seeking reimbursement of previous gifts and loans made with public moneys. Take steps, as may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… Ethical Pharmacy, pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree in Nassau County District Court. William Davis was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacySullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, … In addition, the County reported a net cost to operate the jail of $10.5 million for the 2011 fiscal year, or 5.5 … 2011. Every county in NYS is required by law to maintain a jail. The County’s jail was constructed in 1909 with 37 cells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Contract Advisory No. 7
… The only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two hyphens (-) that separate the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone … should not contain any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured … for inpatient claims that were either billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided or were billed with incorrect patient status codes; $590,405 in overpayments for claims billed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2014-through-march-31-2015Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1More About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 20- and 25-year retirement plans. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are provided by Sections 384, 384-d … 8, 2010, you may not be covered by the benefits described in this publication, even if your employer has adopted and … will be covered under Article 14. The benefit information in this summary does not apply to you. View your Article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planTown of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… of $892 were recorded but never deposited into Court bank accounts; the Court has not reported and remitted $7,542 … traffic violations. The Court has not completed monthly bank reconciliations. The Court’s information technology … as paid or enforced, in a timely manner. Ensure that bank reconciliations are being completed for all Court bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Opinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Village of Franklinville , Town of Jefferson , City of Olean and the Walworth-Seely Public Library . “In today’s … make decisions and manage town operations. City of Olean – Budget Review (Cattaraugus County) The significant … of the Village of Franklinville Town of Jefferson City of Olean and the WalworthSeely Public Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. … entered into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of … who recused himself from voting because he is also the Foundation’s Executive Director. The compact does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Cooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… report - pdf] We also released 10 letter reports to the following: Schoharie County [pdf] and the Village of Richmondville [pdf] ; Broome County [pdf] and … Intermunicipal cooperation for certain IT services is also occurring in Broome and Tompkins Counties. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… and the Supervisor has allowed the bookkeeper to sign Town checks in the bookkeeper’s own name. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309CUNY Bulletin No. CU-696
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program. Affected Employees … Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. Background The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial … December 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a population of 4,100. The five-member Board of Trustees is the elected legislative body responsible for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134