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2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfOpinion 90-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures … awards to volunteers) EDUCATION LAW, §§255(1), 259(1): A public library may sponsor a recognition dinner for volunteer … a public library and to appropriate moneys raised by tax or otherwise "to equip and maintain such library or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 88-62
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … capital reserve funds for the purpose of financing all or part of the cost of the "construction, reconstruction or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-91.pdfDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… Associates, Inc. (PMA), charged Downstate $83,156 in questionable travel and lodging expenses, exceeding the … included cocktails, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors exposed … in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a time when Downstate was supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsStudent Achievement Program
… through activities that improve their school or community. By the beginning of April, school officials should have … begin nomination(s), please use the 4-digit PIN provided in this letter. Once submitted, you'll receive the award(s) … Student Achievement Program promote the ideals of public service among the leaders of tomorrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … the NYSHIP program and contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Medicaid Program - Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (2014-S-4)
To determine if the Department of Health’s New York State of Health system has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-14s4.pdfDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… money intended to provide a quality education for students at the Utica City School District. I commend the diligent work of our State Police members, our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office and the Oneida County … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the Program … many businesses engage with customers, suppliers, and services online, with online sales making up about 16% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. In … an amount equal to 7.1 percent of State funding levels for the same period. New York State Ranks Highest in Nation … compared to a 1.4 percent increase the previous year. The number of voters increased by approximately 120,000 for SY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.2
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1996.3 . Purpose The purpose of this … establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH … DOH, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19962-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.1
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 1996.2 . Purpose The purpose of this … establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH … DOH, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19961-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by NYSCOPBA working at a DOH facility. Affected Employees … DOH, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the Public Employees Federation (PEF), NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong … same period, primarily due to higher costs in non-Medicaid public health and public welfare. All Funds spending through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberWhat Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your date of membership. To … The formula used in the calculation of your benefits, Death benefit coverage, Service crediting, Whether you must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youWestchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… to work with law enforcement across the State to protect unclaimed funds in our custody." "Guy Parisi, a Westchester … law enforcement partners uphold the truth and those who do not must face justice." According to the allegations … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionNew York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. (NYTPS) on its … years ended June 30, 2014, NYTPS reported $23.5 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for its rate-based … salaries for comparable administrative job titles of public school districts in the region; and $49,495 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/new-york-therapy-placement-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 306
… Employees Agency PaySR users with access to create and/or run PS Queries. Effective Date Immediately Background Information New York State Payroll Users Group, has designed new generic queries and … used reports or data requests. The new queries, described in the attached listing, are grouped into these five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/306-new-generic-public-queries-ps-query-database