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Opinion 92-16
… -- Exceptions (contracts for rental of room owned by officer and used in official duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an … agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16Brookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately documented, were … The Brookfield Central School District is located in the towns of Bridgewater, Brookfield, Columbus, Hamilton, … reviewed, totaling $1,517,352, were paid prior to audit. Not all individual claims are being reviewed during audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)
… cash receipts and disbursements. Key Findings The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not establish adequate … better monitor the Treasurer’s duties. Discontinue the use of debit cards. Ensure the Board audits and approves claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … by a five-member Town Board, is located in Erie County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Town receives … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Opinion 2006-8
… State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, … that General Municipal Law §6-p(7)(a) provides that an expenditure may be made from the fund for the cash payment of … July 11, 1996, regarding A. 9040; see also Budget Report on S. 6278 of 1996). There is nothing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-8Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period October 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018SUNY Bulletin No. SU-255
… Purpose To provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back Affected Employees Tier 6 SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-255-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established waiting lists. Our … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing … Program developments with approximately 68,000 apartments. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… may want to consider arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. Likewise, if only a small … make sense given what you know about the local government or school and its operations). This would help you assess … levels of access. If names on the list are unrecognizable or if the list contains individuals no longer employed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentOpinion 91-55
… certain school districts to specified percentages of the average full valuation of taxable real estate therein. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55Opinion 95-13
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of excess bond … in a special account, may not be commingled with other funds of the school district, and must be expended only for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Death Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of an accidental death benefit are designated by law (RSSL, Sections 61, 361, 509 and 607). NYSLRS has no … to pay the ex-spouse . Only the beneficiaries designated by law may receive this benefit, even if there is a … many Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) plans are covered by a post-retirement death benefit. The benefit is payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… and prime contractors. Open Book New York For access to state and local government spending, public … openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… nearly 1.1 million payments worth nearly $7.4 billion in October. His office also rejected 177 contracts and related … his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for October 2014: Major Contracts Approved State University of New York $240 million revenue contract for the sale of Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Opinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of certain types of cancers 1 that result in the total or partial disability or death to a paid firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 2004-8
… the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (reserve fund for) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (reserve fund for health care benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§6-n, 6-p; … RULE LAW §10: A village may not establish a reserve fund for direct cash reimbursements by the village for health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8DiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… “Troubling errors like the ones routinely identified by my auditors are extremely costly. They can also put patients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts. Determine whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved … prior to audit and approval. The Board did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Opinion 98-9
… DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees (imposition of charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 90-30
… and/or a mortgage thereon on behalf of the social services district for the assistance and care of a person at public … previously accepted on behalf of the social services district pursuant to Social Services Law, §106(1) and that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30