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Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by far the most popular plan, covering 1.1 million … may also choose to receive medical and surgical services from out-of-network providers. United’s reimbursements for … members elect to use an out-of-network provider, they are required to pay higher out-of-pocket costs (deductibles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County District … Additionally, when questioned, Chris Emmons produced records detailing racetrack attendance; however, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… funding of elections for all state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials … to office. Public financing allows regular citizens who do not have access to established political fundraising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A part of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… and you die more than one year after leaving public employment, 50 percent of the ordinary death benefit may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… as the policy does not award points for certain activities in accordance with GML. The 2016 and 2017 LOSAP records for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05DiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York City. State agencies have spent $316.2 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum … facing substantial costs for helping people seeking refuge in this country and needing assistance with their basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersStart a Business and Get Licenses
… New York State To form a business in New York State or to register an out-of-state business, visit the New York State … Bureau … To form a business in New York State or to register an outofstate business visit the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/start-business-and-get-licensesState Police Bulletin No. SP-172
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2016 … or Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/16 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically … Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making another payment) Retirement Information The Expertise Pay is pensionable. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-172-2016-state-police-expertise-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-163
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Date(s) The 2015 … (Military Training Stipend) on 11/01/15 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically … Annual Addl Earnings (to prevent making another payment) Retirement Information Expertise Pay is pensionable. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-163-2015-state-police-expertise-payTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… Take action to recover any moneys due to the Town and/or New York State. The Court should use pre-numbered duplicate receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014Employee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… hiring and promotion policies, procedures, and directives for New York City Transit (Transit), Manhattan and Bronx … movement of employees and if there are opportunities for improprieties in the hiring, promotion, or supervision of … and retained in employee files. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest None … To determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsOversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's (Department) Bureau of … provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period January 1, 2009 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesManual Reporting – Enhanced Reporting
… will provide their NYSLRS ID at the end of the process. Employment Instance When you report manually, an employee may … and service credit being reported for each job. When a new employee is enrolled or hired for reporting purposes, … earning codes in your report reduces the need for payroll records requests and breakdowns of salary when an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/manual-reportingDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… of federal recovery aid and COVID-19 relief programs in the state, including funds for excluded workers, childcare … recovery. “My office is committed to full transparency in government spending,” DiNapoli said. “New York has … government finances and allowed for greater investments in programs to assist New Yorkers in need. My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsEaster Seals New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Easter Seals New York (Easter Seals NY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/12/easter-seals-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in ERS. Affected … Bill No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional … 3% of pay for all years of service with an exception for State correction officers which are limited to 30 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemXIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Overview Generally, the State pays for expenses incurred when an employee travels on official State business. In some … can also be unexpected for the employee, if the agency does not properly report the taxable reimbursements as income … for Agencies to understand: The distinction between a tax home and an official station; The tax consequences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits