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Opinion 98-1
Whether the county may enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to the authority set forth in General Municipal Law 99r
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-1Financial Management Practices
… District’s (District) financial management practices in the areas of revenue collection, payroll, procurement, … levied on beneficiaries along the two watersheds. In addition, the District collects permit fees for access … by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2007 for public safety reasons. The District has cut …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesExcessive Medicaid Payments for Services to Recipients Receiving Medicare Benefits (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Excessive Medicaid Payments for … ended June 30, 2009, we identified about $600 million in Medicaid payments that could have been avoided had the … pace with other states’ efforts to limit Medicaid payments in areas where Medicaid and Medicare programs overlap. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/excessive-medicaid-payments-services-recipients-receiving-medicare-benefits-followOpinion 91-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund … whether a village board of trustees may use surplus moneys in the village's water fund for sewer or other general … refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
… processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of NYC Transit (Transit) rules governing public use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… individuals and families who have not shared equally in the state's economic prosperity. The details of the budget came together late in the process and outside the public's view, so more … expects to finish our analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks." … This budget reflects stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetThanksgiving Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… all of the blessings in our lives and to remember those who are not as fortunate. I want to express my deep gratitude to my colleagues at the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/thanksgiving-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliState Agencies Bulletin No. 184
… from the PS Query database according to the procedures in Payroll Bulletin #175. Affected Employees Staff who use PS Query or request reports based on data in the query database. Effective Date September 5, 2000 OSC … that were not renamed according to the instructions in Payroll Bulletin #175. Only those query which were renamed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/184-purged-queriesTown of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Carroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20XII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… the SFS for select items to allow for slight variations in price between purchase orders and vouchers during the … for commodities received. Agencies pay no more than the price agreed upon in the purchase order. Agencies do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new … aid applications for the two remaining buses identified in this report. Implement procedures to ensure transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63DiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… Twenty-two local governments were designated in fiscal stress for 2019, according to State Comptroller … year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2019 (pre-pandemic). In New York, that includes all counties and towns, 44 cities … tracking the trends and common problems that communities in fiscal stress are facing. Now the economic damage caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
… District officials did not provide sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. The Treasurer did not perform a timely reconciliation of tax collection activities, resulting in undetected errors … deposited, intact. Ensure there is sufficient oversight of the tax collection process. Perform a reconciliation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-tax-collection-2019m-151DiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… and will require a long-term strategy.” DiNapoli’s report notes the state has delayed the filing deadline for 2019 tax … stakeholder input on any budget actions should occur. The final budget also included an additional $21.4 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … comply with applicable fire safety, health, and building codes, and for equipment and furnishings to be safe and … $12,303 in personal service costs, including $10,525 for staff costs in excess of approved staffing ratios. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of … 845-331-7000 or send an email to [email protected] . What: State Comptroller’s Training on Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Safety at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line, which runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… program. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… in a timely manner and did not remit these collections to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Specifically, the Clerk … of the actual date of receipt. Remit real property taxes to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) on a weekly basis, as … kept the money from being productively used or invested to earn additional revenue. Complete bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid … categories: diagnostic, therapeutic, and custodial. For example, laboratory, physical therapy, and home health … care are typical ancillary services. Medicaid claims for ancillary services are processed by eMedNY, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatient