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Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… Objective To determine if the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has effectively addressed … rate of working-age people with disabilities was about 33 percent compared to about 75 percent for people without … services to assist all individuals with disabilities in making informed decisions about going to work. Specifically, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… resolution with the Ohio-based electric utility. “Many publicly traded companies use corporate funds to … the political process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a … association dues used for political purposes. Discussions are ongoing, with more agreements expected in the coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel … form or some indication that travel was properly approved. Is the travel or mileage reimbursement form attached, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… in state history at an estimated $212 billion, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … a total of $3.5 billion in Medicaid payments and did not make any new deposits to statutory rainy day reserve funds, … of the Enacted Budget State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… opportunities and whether PANYNJ followed its procedures in the leasing of properties. This audit covered the period … New York and New Jersey, the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, and … of Newark Airport was later sub-leased to a private business for a for-profit purpose. PANYNJ should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… April 2021. About the Program The Department’s mission is to ensure that its customers – those who live, work, and … sound transportation system. The Department is composed of 11 regional offices across the State, of which … the Contractor and has not determined if the Contractor is complying with Contract terms, despite central office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1964
… stop payment for a replacement, reversal, or exchange of a NYS payroll paper check through PayServ. Background Under the … process, state agencies submit Form AC 3340 to OSC’s Bureau of State Payroll Services through the Uncashed NYS … PayServ, please see the Payroll Bulletin No. PIP-008 and the Request Stop Payment job aid. The Payroll Check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1964-new-process-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for crime victim compensation claims, grants, and forensic rape examination (FRE) claims were made only to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers … 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid … monthly premiums and the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid recipients and reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsManagement of Invasive Species
… system to control activities (e.g., dredging, mining, construction) that could inadvertently spread AIS or TIS. The … to control activities, such as mining, dredging, and construction, that can trigger invasive species spread and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The most common equitable distribution formula for a public pension was established by the State Court of … (denominator) 2. Marital share × 50% = ex-spouse’s portion For example, if the member accrued 18 years of service while … when the numerator is written as an open date field, for example: Total service credit accrued between the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… such a review. In the solicitation document, you should state that: only responsive and responsible vendors will be … a designee, complete and file form AC1782-S Authorized Signature Form . If you want to limit the authorization so … The Vendor Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… budgets that planned for using $228,000 of fund balance to offset projected operating deficits in the general fund. … limit per the town’s policy ranging from $464,000 to $709,000 in the general fund and $168,000 to $225,000 in the highway fund. Valley Stream Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Mayor de Blasio and the city are right to approach fiscal year 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… Overall ridership on New York City’s regional transit system is not recovering as hoped, leaving … (MTA) into a difficult financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York … covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As of May 2022, fares covered just 31.9% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… covered the period from January 2018 through December 2021. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the … incidents occurred between January 1, 2018 and May 15, 2021. These incidents resulted in 36 fatalities and 2,066 … personal injury, and property damage. Between June 10, 2021 and August 31, 2021, we visited 43 construction sites …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has … New York Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the … limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in connection with the credit card charge.) Use a competitive … to select a service provider. (The contract must be in compliance with your local government's procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… independently. Consolidation, efficiency, and savings in this area was promised years ago, but has yet to be fully … Function went into effect Oct. 2021. There are four units in MTA’s Procurement Function: Procurement Operations (PO), … As of May 2022, MTA had approximately 1,050 employees in Procurement Function, with one Chief Procurement Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-money