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State Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… On December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension reform legislation (Assembly Bill No. A40026 and … to select a Contribution Status of “Contributing” and an Election Option Code of “SEO” (Standard Election Option), … contribution rate of 3.5% in the Percentage field. These mandatory contributions are covered under Section 414-h of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… On December 10, 2009, the Governor signed into law pension reform legislation (Assembly Bill No. A40026 and … to select a Contribution Status of “Contributing” and an Election Option Code of “SEO” (Standard Election Option). … for uniformed court officers or peace officers. These mandatory contributions are covered under Section 414-h of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemMedicaid: Enrollment Growth, COVID-19 and the Future
Monthly enrollment in the Medicaid program has grown by about 5 percent per year since January 2007, and exceeded 7 million for the first time in February 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-enrollment-growth-covid-19-and-the-future.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfCity of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
… (City) officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax money. Key Findings Officials did not … Hornell City officials provided oversight of foreign fire insurance FFI tax money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140Federal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdfCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up) (2018-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f26.pdfAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… results, ESDC noted that attendance increased at the five tourist destinations featured in its marketing campaign, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractTompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured network access and information technology (IT) assets were properly … Key Findings BOCES officials did not ensure network access and IT assets were properly safeguarded from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under programs covering … General Services’ Business Service Center to ensure that personal service costs reconcile to employee payroll expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, … not comply with the contract. This included approximately $2.9 million in unallowable or unsupported parent organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public pension payments after she died in … and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Patricia Chatley 59 of Nunda New York for allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2015 and a … tax collections account for most of the current year’s surplus. Tax collections are now expected to exceed the … New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year FY 2015 and a balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from $20 billion to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew from $6.7 billion to $9 billion, State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund assets managed by Minority and WomenOwned Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit … To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionXII.9.C Reissuing or Cancelling a Vendor, Employee Expense, or SSP Check – XII. Expenditures
… reason for the request. These requests are referred to as “stop requests” throughout the remainder of this section. The … desired outcome, based on the type of check: Check Type Stop Payment Action Request Outcome Regular Vendor* or SSP Payee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9c-reissuing-or-cancelling-vendor-employee-expense-or-ssissp-checkDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education Department determines how … based on the eligible expenses they report. Providers are not allowed to charge the costs of related services to the … Department SED for $26 million in expenses that were not allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… made reasonable estimates of anticipated Program expenses for the current year and the immediately upcoming year and … established the Program under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the … in excess of established limits. Pursuant to New York’s Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/12/report-title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balanceMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… from January 2016 to December 2020. About the Program The New York State Medicaid program, administered by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment