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DiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… the New York State Common Retirement Fund advocates for its portfolio companies to adopt sustainable business … Comptroller DiNapoli has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase … of flooring, agreed to adopt a labor code of conduct for its suppliers. 2010 - The Common Retirement Fund, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State … of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Select HighTechnology Projects Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… 2017. Background Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. … and equipment in New York City, and is responsible for the scientific review and approval of applications for new, renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The New York … required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 … review the $710,284 in rebates and credit the Department for the rebates, as appropriate. We also recommended that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… prevention and deterrence to detection and prosecution. For example, our analysis of prescription data identified … more than 325,000 prescriptions filled over 565,000 times for controlled substances such as Oxycodone (OxyContin), … recommendations: to review the identified prescriptions for potential investigations; enhance routine data analysis; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followCompliance With the Clery Act
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York's … been an important issue for students and their families. To address this concern, in 1990, Congress enacted the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … of this role, its Industry Inspection Unit is responsible for inspecting rides at all amusement parks, fairs, and other … be inspected more often, usually each time it is set up. For the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Lead Contamination of State Armories (Report 2019-S-50 ). … (ARNG) issued guidance to all states regarding a possible lead dust hazard in ARNG armories, with personal exposure … 2015 guidance issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be tested, and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (CLEFR) through PayServ. Affected … has received the full non-taxable amount. CLE Cert Lic Exam Fee Reimburse This taxable CLEFR reimbursement will be … Tuition Reimbursement and Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement CLEFR through PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. As a result, services may not have been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… from 2017-18 through 2020-21. Officials could not explain how the finance committee participated in the budgeting … process or identify what reports the committee receives or how they are reviewed. The district’s budgeting practice of … control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Frewsburg Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… is more important than her sincere and tireless concern for the more than one million New York state workers, retirees and families who rely on the Fund for financial security," DiNapoli said. "Since Vicki joined … one of the largest and best in the country. I thank her for her contributions and wish her the best," DiNapoli added. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in … A Scarpino Jr announced the sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years probation after her guilty plea to grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… board-established rates. The payroll clerk is responsible for entering and adjusting employee salary, pay rates and … of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please … report. The CAP should be posted on the District’s website for public review. 1 We discussed the lack of support for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… ; 8 Towns: Clay [pdf] , Colonie [pdf] , Greece [pdf] , Oyster Bay [pdf] , Ramapo [pdf] , Southampton [pdf] , Tonawanda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1Full- and Part-Time Service Credit – Career Plan
… Full-Time Employment If you join the Retirement System on the day you begin employment with a participating employer … by subtracting your beginning date of employment from the date you actually leave paid employment. Part-Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/full-and-part-time-service-creditFull- and Part-Time Service Credit – New Career Plan
… service credit by subtracting your beginning date of employment from the date you actually leave paid … 6 members, part-time employment is credited as the lesser of: number of days worked ÷ 260 days or annual salary reported ÷ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/full-and-part-time-service-credit