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Opinion 92-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (spouses' expenses - spouse of member of IDA) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §856(2): An … an industrial development agency IDA may reimburse members of the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a … use disorder treatment information among different health care providers is expected to continue. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Clerk Shannon Carhart for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health insurance after telling officials and falsifying records that she had declined the coverage in order to fraudulently receive $6,000 from the town meant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… improperly paid nearly $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college … $8,500. District officials have not sought reimbursement for the gifts or loans. During the 16-month audit period, … more than 11 hours a day, seven days a week, every week, for 16 months. The Comptroller’s audit also revealed: Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsAnnual Report on Revenues and Expenditures of Foreign Fire Insurance Premiums
Annual Report on Revenues and Expenditures of Foreign Fire Insurance Premiums
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/foreign-fire-insurance-premiums-annual-report.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1784
… fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or received reimbursement from … compensation. Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1784-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2019Examination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the travel … The initial contract, which was approved by the Office of the State Comptroller, required PMA to use reasonable … Instead, expenses were reimbursable on the basis of PMA’s actual cost. However, the contract extension, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… pursuant to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit covers the two fiscal years … (OTPS) and $10,753 in contracted direct care costs. For example: The Mill Neck School's Executive Director, who also … the other entities comprising the Mill Neck Family of Organizations, received $338,361 in compensation for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… treatment provider was able to collect $3.9 million in ineligible payments due to the processing of invalid … $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, inpatient, and residential … alcohol addiction treatment services at several facilities in the New York metropolitan area. The state’s contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesMinisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… reimbursements). Between July 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021, the District paid a third-party vendor (vendor) $54,996 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80State Agencies Bulletin No. 1542
… Purpose To inform agencies of the updated IRS tax withholding requirements for 2017 and other related … changed for 2017. The withholding tables can be found in IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide for use … visit the Internal Revenue Service website at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p15.pdf . The withholding of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1542-summary-tax-related-changes-2017West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… from its bank accounts. The Board did not establish a credit card policy to describe proper credit card usage, dollar limits for purchases or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016mLakeview Public Library – Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement (2014M-104)
… our audit was to assess the Board’s control over tuition reimbursement and procurement for the period January 1, 2012 … Lakeview Public Library Tuition Reimbursement and Procurement 2014M104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/18/lakeview-public-library-tuition-reimbursement-and-procurement-2014m-104Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (2019-S-8)
To determine whether the Gaming Commission adequately monitors casinos to ensure revenues are appropriately collected, accounted for, and transmitted ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s8.pdfXIII.4 Employee Travel Expense Reimbursement – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4-employee-travel-expense-reimbursementXIII.2 Employee Expense Reimbursement Policies – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-employee-expense-reimbursement-policiesDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … care. The audits found tens of thousands of instances in which state Medicaid paid costs that another, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverOpinion 97-16
… computer-based research undertaken in connection with the case. Section 722 of the County Law requires the governing … or compensation applied for or received in the same case from any other source. No counsel assigned hereunder … computerbased research undertaken in connection with the case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2380
… used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. PEF employees who … used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees who received funds prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2380-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2025