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Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S - 58 ). Background The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and … and has contracted with eligible public or private not-for-profit organizations (contractors) to employ eligible … the employer themselves. Contractors reimburse employers for their wage subsidy costs (i.e., cost of the wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1198
… Purpose To provide agencies information regarding changes in the … submitting transactions via Automated Interface Effective Date(s) All Automated Interface transaction files submitted … a system assigned number. This conversion results in a change to the way the Automated Interface files will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1198-changes-automated-interface-transaction-processing-ai-agencies-onlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Empl ID table to determine if an Empl ID was reserved for the person. If a reserved Empl ID is found for the Social Security Number associated with the New Hire … the Empl ID that was pre-assigned. See Bulletin No. 1204 for more information. Agency Actions Review the new Hire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservOpinion 89-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to … under a town contract to the private organization for use in the private organization's bus. You ask whether a town may … to provide gasoline to the private organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 2005-5
… retirement benefits beyond those provided for by a public retirement system. Section 113(a) of the Retirement … Social Security Law prohibits changes negotiated between public employers and public employees with respect to any benefit provided by or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 2003-5
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid firefighter) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §208-b; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW §363-d: The line-of-duty … the chief officer of such municipality determines, upon application, the following: (i) that the member died within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 98-24
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and … a volunteer firefighter who is a member of a fire company in a bordering area, is liable for Volunteer Firefighters' … of an individual who is a member of a fire company in a bordering area, is responsible for Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 98-20
… upon becoming a member of a fire company of a fire district fire department. A board of fire commissioners, … to be performed and is in the best interest of the fire district. You ask whether a volunteer firefighter, … of General Municipal Law, §209. In the case of a fire district, the board of fire commissioners would have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad) FEES -- … first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of section 3008 of the … of regional emergency medical services councils; and a New York state emergency medical services council to develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and … are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not … and we found such documentation was often not prepared. In addition, the MTA did not have a requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately oversees … pose obvious and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and safety violations, … and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed reserve days were appropriate, and if not, to what extent nursing home claims exceeded the … identify overpayment, we recommended the Department of Health (Department) remind nursing homes of the correct way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy … and more reliable and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers. Collectively, the Authority’s efforts aim to … and analysis, technical expertise, and support in New York State since 1975. The Authority is advancing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … (Program), also known as the State Superfund Program, in New York. The purpose of the Program is to identify, investigate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… Conservation: Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery (2014-S-14) Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 2001-9
Whether a member of a county board would have a prohibited interest in contracts if he serves as chief operating officer of both contracting entities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… (Rebate Program) to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, the … care, as of October 1, 2011, presented a unique challenge for the Department in terms of identifying all occurrences of … number that serves as a universal product identifier for each medication and is the basis for the Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report Heat and Hot Water Complaints Report 2019N3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s NRT rate does not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-education