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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… devices. Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, the Office of General Services (OGS) … the devices no longer contain any retrievable information. Key Findings We tested a total of 752 electronic devices at … device recorded as surplus that was actually still in use. Key Recommendations Implement the Office of General Services' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… non-criminal traffic infractions through administrative tribunals to divert such high-volume non-criminal cases from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… (FFS) or managed care. We issued our initial audit report on September 17, 2020. The audit objective was to determine … FFS payments for recipients with multiple FFS enrollments. Key Finding Officials have made little progress in addressing … implemented and four have not yet been implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… cooperative developments with approximately 46,500 total apartments. Each development is governed by a Board of … by the development or HPD. Generally, as vacancies occur, apartments should be offered and awarded to applicants based … applicants. However, few of these applicants are obtaining apartments. HPD has not established criteria as to the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, … Margaret S. Chin, former chair of the Council’s Committee on Lower Manhattan Redevelopment. “As this report shows, we … just like our residential and commercial neighbors. On behalf of our almost 13,000 students, particularly the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… State Comptroller DiNapoli today released a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping … for demolition. In many cases, the land banks focus on rehabilitating residential properties, but many also … accomplish these goals, New York’s land banks rely heavily on subsidies to fund operations, the most significant of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightOpinion 88-16
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Enforcement of Judgment (method of computing interest on income executions) -- Poundage Fees (method of computing poundage fees on income executions) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§5003, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Opinion 90-64
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- … is authorized or required in a town park district on a project to be financed by the issuance of obligations. … referendum, if any, will be authorized or required either on the decision of the governing board to undertake the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 90-61
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- … establishing and maintaining a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Opinion 2005-6
… profit and serves a laudable purpose (see, e.g., 2002 Opns St Comp No. 2002-16, p 35; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-70, p 109; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-44, p 72 ). Therefore, … violating article XI, §3. In concluding that there was no violation of the State Constitution, the court stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 2000-12
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) -- Family Relationships (abstention from voting on salaries of relatives) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 806: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Retirement Contribution Borrowing Limits
… Program Legislative Session 2017-2018: Signed into law on September 12, 2017 as Chapter 303 of the Laws of 2017 – A.8093 (Abbate) / S.6391 (Golden) – Establishes a cap on the amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York … Establishes a cap on the amount that certain Tier 6 members of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/retirement-contribution-borrowing-limitsPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-008.1
… PayServ to PeopleSoft version 9.2 with an expected Go Live date of February 15, 2021. In order to reduce … be converted to 9.2. Active records will have a conversion row added with Action/Reason “DTA/CNV” and inactive records will have a conversion row added with Action/Reason “DTA/CVP.” Historical data will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-0081-what-changing-payserv-version-92DiNapoli Honors Leaders at NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators Conference
… State Black and Puerto Rican Legislative Caucus weekend on Feb. 15 at the Hilton Albany. DiNapoli honored the … the nation. During her first legislative session, Cruz led on many historic pieces of legislation including the Child … planning and development initiatives and their effects on the community. As a lawyer, she has helped tenants avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-leaders-nys-association-black-and-puerto-rican-legislators-conferenceContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… ( 2008-S-158 ). Background Our initial report, issued on September 14, 2009, determined that while the Metropolitan … expenses. This could help the MTA to close budget gaps. Key Finding The MTA made some progress in implementing the … one was not implemented, and one is no longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 6, 2012, examined whether the Office of Parks, … to remain unaddressed for an extended period of time. Key Findings We found Parks continues to prioritize its … one was implemented and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… 2009-S-46). Background Our initial audit report, issued on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine … dental services and reassess the fees paid for them. Key Finding Department officials made progress in addressing … were partially implemented, and two were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Compensation Program (Program) and assessing these costs on participating insurance carriers, self-insurers, and self-insured political subdivisions of the State. Key Findings The Board has adequate procedures in place … the assessment are properly executed and monitored. Key Recommendations Ensure the adjustments noted in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… 2010-S-17). Background Our initial audit report, issued on September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to … applying NAMI toward the cost of nursing home care. Key Finding Department of Health officials made progress in … three were implemented and two were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… values, so OMIG calculates cost savings as estimates based on historical and current Medicaid claims data. For calendar … cost savings totaling $10.1 billion for 35 initiatives. Key Findings Although our audit showed the majority of the … for the various activities contributed to these problems. Key Recommendations Perform a full review of cost savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savings