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Opinion 98-5
… extent inconsistent with this opinion. February 9, 1998 Dennis V. Tobolski, Esq., County Attorney County of Cattaraugus 1 We note that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 2001-2
… a particular number of points, but rather provides a cap on the number of points that may be earned under each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-2Opinion 2001-4
… amount plus hourly rate for appointive town assessor) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (fixed amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 2000-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (fire commissioner as officer and stockholder of … not exceptions); (limited exception for municipalities in counties having a population of 200,000 or less) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … transactions using paper-based voucher processes instead of the State procurement card, and to identify potential cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… (ITS), formerly known as the New York State Office for Technology, resulted in the best value for taxpayers, consistent with applicable legal, … own procurement policies. This did not result in the best value for the taxpayers, but instead led to a waste of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… to make repairs, but in others had either opted to cordon off certain areas to prevent public access, or in the most … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide … are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, … OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy … and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage data for all OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-309
… agencies that CUNY employees may now elect to participate in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. Background … approved the participation of the University’s employees in the State of New York’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Prior … plan only. Employees will now be eligible to participate in a 403B plan as well as the 457 Plan. The third party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-309-cuny-employees-eligible-participate-new-york-state-deferredSubway Wait Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Background Our prior audit determined that wait assessment performance did not improve during the audit period and that … to major structural and technology improvements. The goal for meeting the weekday wait assessment standard was 79.4 percent for 2013 and 80.7 percent. The actual results were 80.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/subway-wait-assessment-followTrain On-Time Performance (Follow-up)
… Our prior audit determined that, for calendar years 2013 and 2014, Subways’ reports show actual On-Time Performance … 91.9 percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP averaged 74.0 percent and weekend OTP averaged 81.2 percent. In late March 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/train-time-performance-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1368
… of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2015. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan Effective Date(s) … “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1368-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2015Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( … Property Income Expense Statement (RPIE) billboard income. In addition, Finance was not doing enough to identify and … income estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1291
… To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014. Affected Employees Employees enrolled … 457 Regulations: The regular yearly contribution amount for Deferred Compensation remains at $17,500. The Deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1291-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2014Opinion 2008-3
… Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as outlined above with respect to transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3Medicaid Program - Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims
… providers for services rendered to recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage plan: … Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/16/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claimsOther Bulletin No. 1
… time in pay status of six (6) or more months during Fiscal Year 2003-2004 The Lump Sum Bonus Payment must be prorated … time in pay status of six (6) or more months during Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Employees who meet the eligibility criteria … if the employee returns to the payroll during Fiscal Year 2004-2005. Employees who meet the eligibility criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-1-lump-sum-bonus-payments-suny-construction-fund-employeesSpecial 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Probation Department Peace Officers (Sections 89-s and 603(o))
… System … Information for members about 25 year plan for Nassau County peace officers who serve in the Nassau County Probation Dept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-probation-department-peace-officers-sections-89-s-and-603oMedicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Report … Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on May 3, 2010, examined whether the Department of Health … management failed to establish the correct payment rates on its eMedNY claims processing system and failed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-followMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Medicaid made potential overpayments totaling $9.2 million to out-of-state hospitals because the Department did not use … audit report contained recommendations for the Department to recover improper Medicaid payments and adhere to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-follow