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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… payments and did not ensure an independent review of separation payment calculations was performed. Therefore, … undetected and resulted in erroneous and missed payments. Of the 41 employees reviewed, 14 separation payments totaling … employees’ separation payments were overpaid by a total of $3,770 and three other employees’ separation payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsPension Payment Option Election – Divorce and Your Benefits
… should the member die before them. Generally, this is one of the joint allowance options. The parties should be aware … though the ex-spouse may only be receiving a small share of the overall pension benefit. For a full description of each option, see the Pension Payment Option Descriptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/pension-payment-option-electionManual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting
… report: Job data for status changes , for example, a leave of absence, a return from leave, military leave or … method is useful when you need to submit a small number of transactions, such as correcting previously submitted … (adjustments), or if you are only reporting a small number of employees. Please check Enhanced Reporting Resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reportingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-302
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-302-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million … returns to the state pension fund consistent with the risk of private equity. The program invests in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… aging New Yorkers are among those who may suffer the loss of services. Programs that help fund front-line responders, … also face significant cuts. “The Financial Plan warns of deep cuts and very troubling actions the state anticipates … taking to address the revenue loss and growing costs of fighting the coronavirus,” DiNapoli said. “New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a result, the unrestricted fund balance deficit increased to as much as $171,492 during the audit period. Auditors also … and expended funds from reserves without adequate public notice; for example, transfers to reserves totaling $593,941 … property or cooperative apartments at public auction or by private sale at the highest and best price available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… prices and better quality goods and services. Benefits of Using State Contracts In addition to potentially saving … State contracts meet the competitive bidding requirements of New York State General Municipal Law. As a result, local … identify responsible vendors; Benefit from the competition of many bidders seeking large volume contracts; Avoid certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): New York City School-Based Health Centers: … potentially hazardous medical supplies. For example, 10 of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication … categories with one school having an unexplained shortage of 2,712 hypodermic needles. In a follow-up, auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations-0Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… and the Productivity Incentive Program — and paid 16 of its physicians a total of $1,655,359 in these incentives. Also during this period, … program for all MC employees and paid 80 employees a total of $503,022 in bonuses. Key Findings ECMCC did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Department of Health (DOH): Optimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (2017-F-9) (Follow-Up) An initial audit determined … did not collect an estimated $95.1 million in available rebates during the audit period. In a follow-up, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications … ORES should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to interviews with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in the … has made minimal progress implementing corrective action. Of the eight audit recommendations, six recommendations were … to interviews with district personnel and inspection of certain documents related to the issues identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… have the opportunity to provide resources on the expansion of employee ownership programs and increase employers’ and employees’ understanding of how they can benefit all stakeholders.” Employee ownership … arrangements in which employees own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) has filed a … website. Full Text of Shareholder Proposal About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … Civil Service provides Beacon with a daily update file of NYBEAS changes, and Beacon has access to NYBEAS to confirm … information in NYBEAS is crucial to prevent payment of ineligible claims. For example, if a member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… 3,832,062 3,832,062 Other purposes "Designation" of unreserved fund balances may be displayed or disclosed in … reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets are different because: Capital assets used in … service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain activities, such as insurance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of General Services (OGS): Compliance With Executive Order 95 … Data Website for the collection and public dissemination of publishable state data maintained by state entities. … found OGS has taken steps to meet the requirements of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… has fulfilled its mission and, per Section 3233 of the Public Authorities Law, its existence has been terminated as of October 1, 2022. Contacts: Pat Reale ( [email protected] ) … Corporation’s (“Corporation” or “LGAC”) mission consists of three main goals, which, when met, directly benefit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacState Agencies Bulletin No. 1828.1
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 Arbitration Eligible (BU01) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18281-retroactive-salary-increases-arbitration-eligible-bu01-and-non