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Opinion 92-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND FIRST AID … services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department. You ask whether the emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Ignition Interlock Program Monitoring (2015-MS-4)
… six letter reports to the Counties of Cortland , Erie , Montgomery , Otsego , Suffolk and Wayne . Purpose of Audit … purpose of our audit was to determine if counties using public resources for the State’s Ignition Interlock Program … by criminal courts for these alcohol-related sentences. County probation departments monitor court-ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/25/ignition-interlock-program-monitoring-2015-ms-4Quality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained documentation supporting the answers … timely and/or did not provide the appropriate level of detail, as well as cases where agencies were unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… 12, 2014 through September 23, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… risk identified in the area of air fare. However, we were only able to audit the expenses incurred for these seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… New York state collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month of the 2016-17 fiscal year, a … as a result of weaker financial market performance in 2015 than in 2014. "April tax receipts were in line with more … New York state collected $82 billion in taxes during the first month of the 201617 fiscal year a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152.1
… remain uncashed as of April 2024 will be stopped and the funds will be escheated to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … escheated to OUF in April 2024. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21521-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party … the Medicaid services their recipients require, such as pharmacy services. Many recipients have other third-party … 2022, was to determine whether Medicaid overpayments for pharmacy services on behalf of managed care recipients who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… be used to adequately protect against IT security threats. Only a combination of multiple preventive, detective and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsDiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli yesterday awarded through negotiated sale $572,715,000 of New … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli yesterday awarded through negotiated sale $572715000 of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… benefits between the operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. Three of the City’s seven collective … 2023-24 and modify the budget as necessary. Develop an allocation plan based on detailed analysis that ensures costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… No. 2048 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2021. Affected Employees Employees with one … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… service credit earned during the marriage will be credited to the spouse even if purchased after the marriage ends. … credit for each year of credited service at retirement, up to a maximum of two additional years (Article 19 of the … will not allocate a portion of the additional service to the ex-spouse if the DRO defines the numerator (marital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditCity of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163)
… financial information or perform her duties resulted in the untimely payment of claims and litigation. As a … did not ensure: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,594 for essential … always properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely manner. Officials and employees had clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/01/31/city-mount-vernon-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… State Agencies Bulletin No 1970 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksOverpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare … Medicare program covers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as well as prescription drugs. When these … overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicare-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes. Our audit covered … development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage business investment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, Access Controls Over Selected … of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … were able to perform. Key Findings OCFS has made progress in correcting the problems we identified in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followDiNapoli: Two Former Oramel Fire Officials Charged With Theft of More Than $11,000 From Oramel Fire Department
… P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep and the New York State Police today announced the … said. “My thanks to Allegany County District Attorney Slep and the State Police for partnering with my office to … Thomas P DiNapoli Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep and the New York State Police today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-two-former-oramel-fire-officials-charged-theft-more-11000-oramel-fire-departmentDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his … the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 recommendations to the VFA board and … records related to cash transactions, fundraising events and loans to members. VFA officials agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theft