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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… expenses to establish the NYS Genomic Medicine and BIG Data Center in Buffalo. $3 million to the city of Auburn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Benefit Exchange, including insurance enrollment and call center operations. $6.3 million to support the COVID-19 … million to 23 vendors for various other purposes such as call centers and enhanced telecommunication services. $5.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) implemented the new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine Developmental Disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesRepaying Your NYSLRS Loan after Retirement
… System (ERS) retirees who retired with an outstanding loan to repay that loan and increase their pension. Retirees … — Member page for information about taking a NYSLRS loan. How Much Do I Need to pay? If you retired with an outstanding … can contact us to request a payoff letter and a payment form to send back with your payment. You can pay by check or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/repaying-your-nyslrs-loan-after-retirementChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsFranklin County – Internal Controls Over the Timekeeping System (2014M-276)
… Franklin County is located in northeastern New York and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is … system access is granted to employees appropriately and prohibit employees from modifying their own time records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/30/franklin-county-internal-controls-over-timekeeping-system-2014m-276East Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Financial Software Access Rights (2016M-41)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine if access to the District’s financial software was appropriately limited and monitored for the period July 1, 2014 through December 23, 2015. Background The East Syracuse Minoa Central School District is located in the Towns of Manlius, Cicero, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/east-syracuse-minoa-central-school-district-financial-software-accessDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s … inspection reports within 24 hours. DFTA stated that in many cases the original problem was resolved but a new issue … for the year. It is possible providers are not collecting many complaints because clients are taking them directly to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid prescriptions … providers. This audit is part of a broader initiative by the State Comptroller's office to look at opioid use across … I-STOP is a tool to help prescribers determine the most appropriate prescriptions for an individual. Opioid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationPhelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… During the 30 month audit period, the District could have reduced the District’s fuel expenditures by at least $124,428. The savings would have covered the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel … purchase fuel. Properly audit fuel invoices to ensure they do not include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19DiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they … pension plan in the country, announced today. This action is tied to DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to … out of oil sands production: Imperial Oil Ltd. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Husky Energy Inc. MEG Energy Corp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesReporting Workers' Compensation Benefits – Legacy Reporting
… Workers’ compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three … to us: All payments made directly to the member from workers’ compensation, with no salary paid by employer: Tier 1 — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-workers-compensation-benefitsFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… whether these controls are functioning as intended. The audit covers the period November 15, 2012 through December … the attendance we observed at selected providers during a sample time period was typical of the contract period, the … or providers. Agency Response In its response to the draft report, OCFS takes issue with our audit methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programAccounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… will reject all vouchers with an “A” handling code that do not have the “Separate Payment” box checked. However, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxX.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… for information on how to register a Foreign Vendor. A Lock box (PO BOX) is considered an acceptable remit-to … for information on how to register a Foreign Vendor.o A Lock box (PO BOX) is considered an acceptable ordering … for information on how to register a Foreign Vendor. A Lock box (PO BOX) is considered an acceptable remit-to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1014
… alien scholarship recipients (income code 15) that have not provided an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or do not have an F-1, J-1, M-1 or Q-1 visa Effective Date(s) … of any nonresident alien designated as income code 15 that do not have SSNs or ITINs recorded in PayServ. Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1014-withholding-rate-30-nonresident-alien-scholarship-recipientsArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… other museums and related establishments throughout the five boroughs. Among the 6,250 establishments in the sector … Out of those neighborhoods, eight were in Manhattan, five were in Brooklyn and two were in Queens. These data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Opinion 93-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30