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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… or re-use of electronic devices. Personal computers, tablets, and smart phones pose a particular concern because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with … To determine whether the Department of Health took sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… of $4.8 million and $1.3 million during 2013 and 2014, as well as declining fund balance and cash balance from 2013 to … appropriations. For instance, the city budgeted for equipment and capital outlays totaling $122,219, even though … city’s capital plan included the purchase of vehicles and equipment totaling $419,750. Also, all six of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… year, largely driven by a decline in personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to the state cash report issued … of $845.1 million, or 6.5 percent, from a year earlier. PIT collections fell by nearly $1.4 billion or 21.6 percent … as well as an increase in refunds. The decline in PIT was partially offset by an increase in corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportCost-of-Living Adjustment – New Career Plan
… percentage is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance, even if you selected a different … for ten or more years (generally applies to members in special plans that allow for retirement, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Career Plan
… percentage is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance, even if you selected a different … for ten or more years (generally applies to members in special plans that allow for retirement, regardless of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will permanently … subject to pension caps and limitations, is 50 percent of the previous year’s annual rate of inflation, but never less than 1 percent or more than 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Police and Fire Plan
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will … permanently increase each year. This adjustment, subject to pension caps and limitations, is 50 percent of the … is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance, even if you selected a different option at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/cost-living-adjustmentCost-of-Living Adjustment – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… annual rate of inflation, but never less than 1 percent or more than 3 percent of your benefit. The adjustment … percentage is applied only to the first $18,000 of your Single Life Allowance, even if you selected a different … cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) when you are: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/cost-living-adjustmentSaratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a public school library located in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. The Library, which is governed by … serves the approximately 45,700 residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Corrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… and concealing conflicts of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Hoovler today also released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes … governance. Cozzolino, Villasuso and Diana were sentenced today in front of Judge Robert Prisco in Orange County Court. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionOpinion 2000-17
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements (for … (Town Law §197). The notice must require all persons who offer to do the work to file a sealed "proposal or offer to do the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… number of check-offs have grown over the last decade, only a fraction of the money has been actually spent on their … state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, but money from less than … has declined over time. In SFY 1983-84, the first year a tax check-off option appeared, there were over 344,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostState Agencies Bulletin No. 1364
… employees who are receiving a prior year refund of Social Security and Medicare taxes for any reason, including … a claim for refund on the employee’s portion of Social Security and/or Medicare taxes. This form also certifies that … the tax year, batch number, and the amount of Social Security and/or Medicare tax refund or deficiency owed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1364-new-procedure-reporting-prior-year-social-security-and-medicare-taxNassau County – Contract Approval Process (2012M-192)
… was to examine the County's internal controls over the approval of contracts equal to or greater than $50,000 for … of the 22 contracts subject to the County Charter 45-day approval process exceeded the limit from two to 111 days. … were added by NIFA during a control period, the contract approval process increased to an average of 85 days, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/03/14/nassau-county-contract-approval-process-2012m-192DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… more than 2.9 million payments worth nearly $9.9 billion in November. His office also rejected 173 contracts and … days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments in November. Recently, DiNapoli released a comprehensive … toughen ethics and transparency rules for those involved in state contracting. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… found 43 cases among five local departments where either nursing follow-up services were not provided (37) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programOpinion 96-4
… (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget … (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4