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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 … remain vigilant when crafting their budgets.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to override their tax cap in the first year of the new tax freeze law was about the same as in the year prior. However, preliminary analysis of the new tax freeze compliance forms indicates that, in fact, the number … 2013-14. Of the 677 school districts subject to the tax freeze credit requirements, 97 percent (658) levied property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
Local sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018 growing for the third year in a row according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… death benefit to your survivors if you are an eligible New York State employee. You may be eligible even if you are not a member of the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), the … provides a minimum death benefit to survivors of eligible New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know … and contracts will be managed to ensure shared PII is protected. How data security and privacy incidents that … expectation clarity and measurement methods. An SLA is different from a traditional written contract in that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have … & Office of Disability Employment Policy. Unemployment rates for people with disabilities similarly show slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the State Contractor is not, as it normally is, to provide goods or services (directly and/or through subcontractors); but rather, is to procure such goods or services for the State through a … or services are contracts “for” the State and are subject to OSC approval under section 112 of State Finance Law. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay … Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a … evaluate proposals/bids. To encourage additional early pay discounts throughout a contract term, contracts should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… sister’s retirement checks. Dixon, 52, of the Bronx, is charged with illegally cashing 20 checks in Brooklyn for … System.” “Stealing from the state pension system is not a victimless crime; law abiding taxpayers end up … and released without bail on her own recognizance. Dixon is due back in court Nov. 30, 2021. This case was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… on invoices not paid within 15 days. This interest is payable provided the small business submits its invoice … system of state government and identifies that it is seeking expedited payment as a small business. This … of this certification will identify that the business is seeking expedited payment as a small business on all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a state prison. In June, Brown pleaded guilty to stealing … guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, as a crime of Public Corruption. As a result of his conviction, he … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L. Bell, Clerk … “Thanks to our partnership with Clinton County District Andrew Wylie and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department, … Thomas P DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J Wylie announced the arrest of Mary L Bell Clerk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… at least $10,000 more by using the school district’s Amazon account and credit cards to purchase personal items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Interest Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2016-S-33 ) Hawthorne Foundation, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2017-S-3 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… identify Medicaid overpayments made to medical providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan: … of participating providers they reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. For dual-eligibles, plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … and public housing centers, that provide medical services to underserved areas or populations. Our initial audit … $1 million in potential recoveries were likely lost due to the inaction on overpayments for claims that are now more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followSubway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … July 29, 2011, determined that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background Our … place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The Department … the New York State Medicaid program. Many foster care children who are placed in private welfare agencies (known as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-follow