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About the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… work day? Can there be different standard work days for different officials? Are members of the New York State … and town officials? What is an “appointed official?” For the purposes of the regulation, an “appointed official” … such as deputies, assistants or confidential secretaries. For example, if an elected official appoints a Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 through May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… appliances and supplies; and drugs. When individuals are enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare (referred to as … In addition to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care … needed by patients. Many dual-eligibles in hospice are enrolled in Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Fuel Card
… Metro staff are responsible for driving fleet vehicles to transport people with developmental disabilities. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/10/office-people-developmental-disabilities-fuel-cardElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report 2017-N-4 ). About the Program The New … authorized the New York City Housing Authority to perform elevator inspections and tests within its buildings. … owners hire DOB-licensed inspection companies to perform elevator tests. Annual inspections are generally performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… Town of Halfmoon and Water Commissioners of the Town of Waterford that, if the City realizes revenues in 2023 similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7State Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… You may be entitled to this benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Permanently incapacitated (physically or … your duties as the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in service that was not caused by your own … service, voluntarily or involuntarily, subsequent to the accident, your application must be filed within two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bbXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section describes the process that must be followed for expense reports that are direct-entered into the … or (iii) a reimbursement from the employee to the State. For information on Finance Office certification requirements … a completed Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for Payment ( AC 132-S* ). This document can either be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationXII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section advises agencies on payment methods … one-day ACH payment when the State has a business need for a next day payment. One-day ACH payments require the … than two-day ACH payments. Therefore, agency requests for this payment method must be approved by OSC on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services
… (DHS) has adequate controls over the contracted homeless shelter contract procurement and rate-setting processes, and whether current contracted shelter rates are reasonable. Our audit covered the period … through May 30, 2017. Background Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City (City) provides temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/10/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-servicesUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on sabbatical. Also, this employee and another employee … no recoveries are in order. In addition, SUNY officials point out that individual University campuses are prevented … policies through the negotiation process. We point out now, as we did 22 years ago, that the criteria for other paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, … Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to certify nucleus colonies (nucs) and queens for sale or transport. Where honey bees are being shipped into the State, … sale of nucs and queens as well as all those requested for transport for the 5-year period ending December 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… not sent them to DOH. The audit concluded that this might account for some missing plans but doesn’t explain why some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersContributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… from 1 percent to 10 percent. Voluntary contributions are taken after taxes. At retirement, the annuity you receive … 32 years of service credit, whichever comes first. These are mandatory contributions; they will not provide an … contribution rate. Part-time employee contribution rates are determined based on annualized wages. After three years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District , Nanuet Union Free School District , and the Piseco Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIX.6.E Education Department - G5 System – IX. Federal Grants
… accounts. The G5 drawdown page contains a “Last Day to Draw” field that is strictly enforced by the system. Since … from expending funds too close to the “Last Day to Draw” date. This prohibition is controlled by entering a … Control that is seven days prior to the “Last Day to Draw” date on G5.. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6e-education-department-g5-systemIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… administration of covered programs have designated CMIA contacts, usually located in the budget or finance office, … including participation in negotiations with Treasury Department or other federal agency CMIA staff. Most of New … and reduce such liabilities. In those instances, CMIA contacts for the affected lead state agencies will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… rates are found at https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates . Users can change the fiscal year to identify … rates can be found at https://aoprals.state.gov/web920/per_diem_action.asp?MenuHide=1&CountryCode=0000 . The site allows individuals to search by foreign location for per diems for prior periods. Since maximum rates for travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-rates