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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1281
… card must be used as the Deduction Code. Cards that have been modified must be returned to the employee for … OSC will end date all other SEFA deductions that currently have no end date effective in the first paycheck of 2014. … to re-enroll for the 2014 giving year in order to have payroll deductions continue. Federated Fund (SEFA) Codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1281-2014-sefa-state-employees-federated-appeal-campaignDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… tests. The other five districts and vendors did not have processes in place to ensure that their current roster … signature. Bus Inspections Fall Short Buses should have daily pre-trip inspections conducted prior to each run, … with regard to drivers, monitors, attendants, bus stops or any other safety concerns. The lack of a centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… of internal controls over the claims audit process. Due to this system of internal controls, auditors designed our testing to determine if these procedures were being followed … officials should improve their accounting practices to accurately report fund balance. While the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Steuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the accounting records and internal controls of the District for the period January 1, 2012, to February 26, 2013. Background The Steuben County Soil and … State. These Districts provide services and fund projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review Genesee County … compensation. There is no data or basis to demonstrate how GCIDA established its minimum cost-benefit analysis ratio. GCIDA officials do not adequately monitor businesses’ capital investments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAccounts Payable Advisory No. 30
… Agreements Policy: The purpose of this advisory is to inform Business Units of: the account codes for claims, … and the procedures for making payments pursuant to awards and non-judicial settlement agreements. To account for payments to recipients of claims, awards, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/30-claims-awards-judgments-and-settlement-agreementsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan: … Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over claims processing and purchasing for the period July 1, 2010, to March 31, 2012. Background The Poughkeepsie City School … on a contract with a certified public accountant (CPA) to provide services as the District’s claims auditor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andContributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… pension benefit when you retire. You can contribute any whole percentage from 1 percent to 10 percent. Voluntary … before submitting, and speak to a tax advisor if you have questions. Tier 5 Members You must contribute 3 percent … toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 years of service credit, whichever comes first. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementDivorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… may be required to name your ex-spouse as beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable. You may be required … an easy-to-complete, online DRO template . You don’t have to use the template, but because the review process is … please visit our Divorce and Your Benefits page . If you have questions, you or your legal representative should email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensured construction change orders were made only when warranted and after a thorough review. They avoided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The district did not claim any Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled, because officials believed it was not cost-effective to file Medicaid claims. However, it could not provide a current cost-benefit analysis to support its position. As a result, district taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform CUNY agencies of the additional bargaining units … Background The City University of New York (CUNY) agreed to implement the NYS Paid Family Leave program (PFL) … has created Action/Reason codes to identify employees who have received approval to use the NY Paid Family Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-735-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following community colleges: Fulton Montgomery [pdf] … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess community colleges’ compliance with safety … in Federal Title IV student financial aid programs to prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA Finances
… “Steps toward identifying $400 million in annual savings have begun in earnest, with more than $200 million in savings … these savings plans to achieve its goal and communicate any impact on services and its workforce to the public. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mta-financesXIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… from the federal GSA per diem expense breakdowns: NYS does not reimburse employees for lunch; therefore, lunch is … not included in the NYS M&IE per diem breakdown rate. NYS does not reimburse incidental expenses separately from the M&IE allowance. NYS does not use “First & Last Day of Travel” per diem rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownBarnard Fire District – Financial Condition (2015M-145)
… managed the District’s financial condition and operations for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners. The general fund budget for 2015 totals approximately $3.9 million. Key Findings The … did not adopt detailed budget policies and procedures for accurately estimating revenues, expenditures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-district-financial-condition-2015m-145Elba Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s controls over financial activity … the Village and for residents outside the Village pursuant to a contract with the Town of Elba. Department expenses for … the Treasurer’s books annually. Review all bills prior to payment to ensure that they are for appropriate purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/elba-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1699
… Purpose To notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … dated January 9, 2019 OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the pensionable overtime earnings limit for 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1699-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2019-employeesAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Regional State Park Police Plan
… If you die while in service, after becoming eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This … would equal the pension reserve under the plan that would have been established had you retired on your date of death. … as soon as possible so we can send the appropriate forms to your beneficiary. … Regional State Park Police Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefits