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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… reduction goals set forth in Executive Order 111. In a follow-up, auditors determined that OCFS has implemented … and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing frequency for … Program: United HealthCare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (2013-S-82) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Appendix B — Travel References – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Online References United States General Services … Online References …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-b-travel-referenceseLearning Videos and Resources
… The videos here provide explanation and guidance on reporting procedures. Check back often for new videos and links to resources. If there are additional topics … Reporting Abandoned Property Videos and Resources explanation and guidance on reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesFort Hunter Fire District – Capital Reserve Funds (2022M-202)
… the source of funding for the capital reserves as a part of the budgeting process. Key Recommendations Establish … funding goals. Include funding of capital reserves as part of the budgeting process or as authorized by Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/05/26/fort-hunter-fire-district-capital-reserve-funds-2022m-202Volunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… $50, as well as actual and necessary expenses for travel, meals, lodging and tuition. The law also requires specific approvals that vary depending on the location of the training school or course of instruction. See Appendix A for more information on required approvals. 12 General Municipal Law, section 72-g …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… many other states, and enrollment in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidOpinion 89-48
… for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … who physically holds the bonds and (iii) whether the bonds can be returned. Pursuant to section 37 of the Lien Law, a … Concerning i where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records ii …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 2002-8
… was properly formed had no improvements services or debt can be dissolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… and services related to capital improvement projects’ (CIP) contracts were competitively procured in accordance with … law. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers the 12 CIP contracts entered – valued at approximately $36.6 million … official newspaper, as required by law, for nine CIP contracts totaling $32.6 million. Officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsOpinion 98-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEFS -- Powers and Duties (control of use of personal equipment at fire) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (dinners … Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 2001-3
… general principle that a municipal fee for a service must be reasonably related to the municipality's cost … of property used and useful in its operation of a gas, electric or water public utility service, or from using such … authority to municipal corporations operating gas, electric or water utilities to earn from and out of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-3Schuyler Heights Fire District – Claims Processing (2014M-124)
… and Chairman did not review claims. The Board did not pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for … by the entire Board before the Treasurer pays the claims. Pass a resolution allowing the Treasurer to pay claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/07/25/schuyler-heights-fire-district-claims-processing-2014m-124State Agencies Bulletin No. 1807
… $120,000-$140,000* *The salaries for Commissioners in Tiers C and D will be authorized by the Executive and DOB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1807-january-1-2020-salary-increases-executive-law-section-169-commissionersDeath Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… must properly execute and file the appropriate beneficiary designation with NYSLRS. A DRO may direct a member to … stated in the DRO. Beneficiary Designations A member’s designation of a spouse as beneficiary of certain benefits is … notice (Estate, Powers and Trusts Law -EPTL § 5-1.4). The designation is revoked regardless of when the final decree of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-benefitsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… year 2025-26. The 2025 proposed budget includes sale of metered water revenue of $7.3 million and sewer usage revenue of $7.8 … City could potentially face a shortfall of $1.2 million in metered water revenue and $752,730 in sewer usage revenue if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by … of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must be registered with the Department to legally conduct petroleum … liability. As of June 2018, there were 1,658 businesses registered with the Department as distributors, retailers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxOpinion 92-23
… question, we will respond to your question with reference only to general State statutes. You may wish to seek the … that a portion of municipal real property which is used only occasionally or intermittently to conduct municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23XIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… supporting agency(s). Once the Appropriations/Segregations sub-allocation is complete the owning agency will perform … a project, then there is no need for a new Project ID- the sub allocated work should be performed with the same Project … agencies they should be part of the project budget journal sub-allocating the funds. If the sub-allocated project work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsIV.4.C General State Charges – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… official . 60180 Court of Claims - Settlements For OSC use only. Payment based on settlement of a claim against the … by the state. 60181 Court of Claims – Judgment For OSC use only. Payment made based on judgment on a claim against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4c-general-state-chargesOpinion 2002-2
… - Service Award Programs (service credit after entitlement age); (voluntary waiver of right to begin receiving award at entitlement age) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§215(4), (6), 217(c), 218(b), … service credit after attaining the program's entitlement age, subject to the 40 year maximum provided for in article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0