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Opinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to the police chief in section 207-m, in our view, do not apply. In reaching this conclusion, we are mindful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… the 48 bridges it is responsible for. As a result, eight required inspections were not done between 2010 and 2012. The … Program into compliance by updating the bridge management plan information, bridge inventory, and bridge inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… for People With Developmental Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and … it serves. Background The Office provides services in both institutional and residential settings across the … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Adoption Subsidy Program (Report … subsidy payments to adoptive parents were supported and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of … provides subsidy payments to assist adoptive parents in the care and support of these children. We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… eligibility assessment process is in compliance with app …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Medicaid Accounts … for affiliated providers and that the Department acts in a timely manner to routinely refer appropriate accounts … Medicaid Inspector General officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… New York City received all the revenues specified in the contract terms and whether DoITT monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained … to ensure user privacy and Links availability according to contract terms. The audit covered the period from February 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… (owners), responsible parties, and contractors must erect a shed or have a shed erected when installing certain equipment immediately above sidewalks … Preservation and Development when an owner or contractor does not comply with applicable codes, laws, and rules. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2023, are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to certain … provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected by lapsing. A link will be posted on the PayServ … that any position pools that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid chartfield strings. If an agency does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2022, are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain … provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected by lapsing. A link will be posted on the PayServ … that any position pools that appear on the spreadsheet are updated with valid chartfield strings. If an agency does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsUnadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Department’s (SED’s) maximum allowable rate during four of the past five school years. As a result, the District overcharged seven school districts by a total of $183,250. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities were … deposited receipts totaling $6,525 into a neighboring village’s bank account and transferred it back two months … totaling $1,055 was missing and not credited to the Justice’s account until 10 months later. Code enforcement did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … demonstrate that certain goods and services were procured in accordance with the New York State General Municipal Law … bidding to ensure the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with GML. Comply with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Performance Measures (Report 2018-S-18 ). … on its performance including specific performance measures for each Agency, such as ridership and mean distance between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … projects, exclusive of New York City. The Code applies to every facility owned or operated by school districts or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of 2010 to issue debt not to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12UnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Services (Report 2017-S-34 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-follow