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Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2017-S-16 ). About the Program With the rates of homelessness on the rise, the plight of the homeless in New … 2016 State of the State address, the Executive declared homelessness to be an urgent State priority, and announced a … and survival depend on emergency housing – and for whom homelessness is a daily threat. The Domestic Violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… “The workforce is the backbone of state government and many of the employees working overtime ensure that … the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute for proper staffing levels. State agencies should ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highCity of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… evaluate Board oversight of certain financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through January 5, 2016. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a seven-member … procedures to monitor the performance of the consultant and administration of the CFP. Develop a written, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93State Agencies Bulletin No. 1165
… Employee Retirement System (ERS) to reduce 5 days worked for BU 21 employees identified as eligible for the Deficit Reduction Plan for the Administration paychecks dated June 20, 2012 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1165-2011-2012-days-worked-adjustment-bargaining-unit-21Enhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up)
… of Health (Department) was effectively overseeing this funding. An amendment to the Public Health Law provided for $500 million in additional Medicaid funding, from 2006 through 2011, to organizations that … attributed these deficiencies to the Department providing insufficient guidance to the providers on how to use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/enhanced-medicaid-payments-selected-home-health-care-service-providers-followIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… of the agencies to periodically clean up transactions. For transactions that have not been cleaned up, the Office of … Agency or Travel Review Complete statuses with no activity for 90 days or more will be denied. Purchase Order Guidance: … for 90 days or more will be closed. Travel and Expense Report Guidance: Any Employee Expense Report which is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… (DOL) rule that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to … Congress attempting to undo the Department of Labor’s rule are trying to impose partisan politics on what should be … and prevailing market practices of ERISA fiduciaries, who are a meaningful segment of institutional investors. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… today on state budget negotiations. “The Governor and Legislature are discussing many important issues as they … supports our state’s continued economic recovery, provides for those in need and still struggling from the pandemic’s … needs to be passed by end of business on Monday, April 3 for the April 6 Institutional Payroll to be processed without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… inform agencies of the April 2024 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees in Administrative Services … Association (CSEA) provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving Hazard Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceSt. Paul Boulevard Fire Association - Board Oversight (2018M-117)
… financial policies or procedures. Conduct or contract for an annual audit of the books and records of the Treasurer and Financial Secretary. Audit … and ensure there was sufficient supporting documentation for all claims. Key Recommendations The Board or membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-association-board-oversight-2018m-117Public Authorities
… created to further public interests. They develop, operate and maintain some of New York's most critical infrastructure … separate board of directors appointed by elected officials for varying terms of office. Funding and Operations Some … of the typical oversight and accountability requirements for operations including, but not limited to: Employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… as determined by the New York State Department of Labor Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Involuntary … of an agreement between the New York State Department of Labor and the Office of the State Comptroller. If the New … Deduction Code 433. For Effective Date, enter the first day of the pay period for the check date the deduction is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedVillage of Tivoli – Procurement (2015M-79)
… audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2013 through July 7, 2014. Background … is located in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately 1,100. The Village is … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled $760,691. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tivoli-procurement-2015m-79Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Effective May 1, … (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in … EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followXII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… A proper invoice is a written or electronic request for payment submitted by the vendor that must contain the … information. *Consistent with New York State Finance Law §§ 109(1) and 179-e(5), vendors should only invoice an … an agency has to make a payment on time, thereby avoiding prompt payment interest. The Invoice Checklist can assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceState Agencies Bulletin No. 947
… government provides either a paycheck credit or an income tax refund to employees who earn low or modest wages, … the option of receiving advance payment of Earned Income Tax Credit directly from their employer in the form of … are eligible for advance payments of their Earned Income Tax Credit in 2010 must file a new form with their employer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/947-agency-instructions-employees-who-claim-advance-earned-income-tax-creditCUNY Bulletin No. CU-714
… by agency code, then by employee. NHRP708 – Mass Increment Payment Exception Report This report is a preliminary listing … and Increment Code Updates for employees who on the payment effective date: Are in a grade 980 position; and … is below the ‘last one-year step’ on the 10/31/2019 salary schedule, OSC will automatically insert a row on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-714-july-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… the Board adopted budgets based on reasonable estimates for the period June 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017. … is located in the Town of Nassau in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately 1,100. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total $697,543. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3