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Pipeline Safety Oversight
… Program, Inspection Activity, Inspector Qualification, Leak Management, Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… Purpose To determine if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through … To determine if the Authoritys accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingCapital Planning
… repair, including: buses and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; NFTA’s radio and train control systems; its rail station escalators; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Purpose To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s Medicaid … 2010 through September 30, 2013. Background Mark Amir is a physical therapist who owns and operates Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York. Mr. Amir’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background … resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process costs taxpayers more than $32 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… (Erie County) Town of Trenton (Oneida County) Town of Woodbury (Orange County) Village of Floral Park (Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersOpinion 2006-3
… [Inf Opns] 11, supra ). 3 The inquiry refers to the town “highway fund” as a potential repository of the franchise fees. Highway Law §141 provides that the town highway superintendent’s annual budget estimate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 89-30
… PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL … contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide … bus. You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 89-3
… §§104, 109-b: The exception for purchases made through the New York State Office of General Services does not apply to a … to a proposal for new bid specifications" ( Merritt v Gallagher , 96 AD2d 933, 934, 466 NYS2d 381, 383). Similarly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Opinion 2010-2
… PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … 57). In describing a local government's responsibility in selling unneeded property when competitive bidding is not … unique facts. In that case, the City of New York was selling two public radio stations. The City's decision to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… that it is a fundamental principle that fire districts only have those powers expressly granted by statute or … private ambulance companies for prehospital treatment, but only if: (1) the fire district, as a part of a fire … as used in the General Municipal Law, to include only a county, town, city and village]). In contrast to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4CUNY Bulletin No. CU-271
… Affected Employees CUNY employees in Bargaining Units T8, TC, GA and AJ Background Pursuant to the Memorandum of … or on Paid or Unpaid Leave in Bargaining Units AJ, GA, TC and T8 shall receive a General Salary Increase of .5%.* … or on Paid or Unpaid Leave in Bargaining Units AJ , GA , TC and T8 shall receive a General Salary Increase of 2.75% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-271-retroactive-salary-increases-employees-representedSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) properly oversees the … districts. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Compliance With the Safe Schools … Determine whether the State Education Department properly oversees Migrant Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We … damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoState Agencies Bulletin No. 835
… Civil Service Law, Section 131.5 and the N/S to Grade side letter to the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement, OSC is issuing … submit transactions for eligible employees on September 4, 2008 for Pay Period 12L, paychecks dated 9/25/08 … for the revised method of calculation, an employee must have been in a CSEA N/S annual or hourly position immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/835-revised-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. The audit covered the period from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New … performed a procedure that was distinct or independent from another procedure that was performed on the same day for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Tuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Purpose To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City … Services Corporation/State Education Department: Mercy College - Tuition Assistance Program (2012-T-3) Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… master’s programs as well as 40 doctoral programs and 30 certificate programs. Stony Brook’s current enrollment is … to the school on behalf of 12,352 students. We reviewed a sample of 175 randomly selected TAP awards paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityOpinion 97-6
… Section 307 authorizes the expenditure of surcharge moneys only for payment of "system costs" as permitted by article 6. … equipment, the definition encompasses not only the actual costs of acquiring and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… responsible for monitoring Local Districts’ oversight and inspection of uncertified shelters, and for ensuring they … oversight of uncertified shelters, to ensure that inspection violations are addressed properly and timely and … and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and safety violations, rodent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-shelters