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Opinion 97-21
… Law was last amended by chapter 273 of the Laws of 1950, which became effective April 1, 1950. There is nothing in the language of section 263 or in … filing only those reports that were required on April 1, 1950, the date upon which the last amendment to section 263 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Eligible Titles – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Officers with the Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers Regional State Park Police Officers SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/eligible-titlesWestford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Di …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) management … comprises seven members who are appointed by the Dutchess County Legislature. DCIDA reported 33 active projects … agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (DCIDA) Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District , New Lebanon Central School District , Southern Caygua Central … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the BrookhavenComsewogue Union Free School District New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Compliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… Objective To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) has developed targets and plans to … EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy … environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 331
… create a more efficient and secure notification process, new Reveal reports will replace notification letters that are … mailed to agencies. Affected Employees Employees with New or Amended garnishments Effective Date August 12, 2002 … Information The NBEN744 will list any employee that has a New or Amended Child Support or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/331-new-reveal-reports-replace-garnishment-notification-lettersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… Background New York state’s pension fund and the Church of England co-filed the proposal at Exxon last year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… 453,706 pharmacy encounter claims totaling $59.1 million in payments that were rejected by DOH’s encounter system. As … of these rejections, we estimated a total of $31.2 million in missed drug rebates. The encounter system rejected these … claim data. As a result, DOH did not include these claims in its rebate process. The most common encounter claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and … centers and health clinics. These facilities are required to operate in compliance with architectural codes and safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Purpose To advise agencies of the opportunity to submit test files to PayServ. Affected Employees PayServ users … modified to use the NYS EMPLID. OSC will allow agencies to test interface files from October 5, 2012 through October 12, … instead of the SSN. OSC Actions OSC will receive agency test files between October 5 and October 12, 2012.OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingState Agencies Bulletin No. 875
… increase. Affected Employees Pensioners and beneficiaries in Agency 01130, Division of Veterans' Affairs - Blind … section shall be the same amount as the annuity payable in the preceding year* plus a percentage adjustment equal to … administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the previous year. * Per the Director of Veterans Affairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/875-2009-blind-veterans-annuity-increaseAccounts Receivable Collections
… receivable that state agencies have been unable to collect and have referred to the OAG. During the period April 1, 2008 … During this period, the Bureau collected $381.6 million and wrote off 43,487 uncollectible cases totaling $155.3 … that remained closed when they should have been reopened and reassigned because new charges were incurred on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… subsequent investigation, the former Clerk-Treasurer was arrested in 2023 and charged with misappropriating funds and … period. In May 2024, she pleaded guilty to one count of first degree Corrupting the Government (B Felony) and was … her monthly public pension. This sentence represents the first time a public official in New York State surrendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Tapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to August 16, 2013. … $10 million. Key Findings While the School’s credit card policy adequately addresses many control procedures, … be considered. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the number of credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsImproper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Report 2022-S-35 ). About the … between Medicaid and the Essential Plan, resulting in DOH-authorized periods of overlapping coverage. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and … after finding 7482 improper filings an 18 percent rise from last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Security Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department … classification process and adopting adequate information security policies and procedures. The Department could also … systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical systems. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information