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Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and … timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… procurement policy. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition or comply with the District’s … use competitive methods, as required by District policy, to select 40 professional service providers who were paid … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Opinion 98-24
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law … command of the company or department to assist the company's or department's general or emergency ambulance services, or … that the "home area" of the firefighter at the time of injury is responsible for VFBL benefits (see Volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 98-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties … any requirement for training as provided by any general or local law (see, e.g., Criminal Procedures Law, §§2.10[41], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of section 3008 of the … subdivision thereof engaged in providing emergency medical care and the transportation of sick or injured persons by … of such fees or charges, it is necessary to examine the home rule powers of local governments. In this regard, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… constituent agencies to meet their agency-specific needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary goods or … and capital-related expenses. This could help the MTA to close budget gaps. Key Finding The MTA made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 846
… Purpose To continue the partnership and collaborative efforts of … Report) Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Service Publication 15 (Circular E), … must report this information to ensure any future payments due the employee will be taxed and reported accurately. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/846-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-2008-w-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1091
… partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Offices and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … employee Social Security numbers and names in the NYS payroll system with the Social Security Administration (SSA) … each letter and any response from employees for four (4) calendar years in the event of an OSC review and/or IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1091-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedOpinion 2001-14
Whether a town board member who also serves as the head village mechanic would have a prohibited interest in conducting services on town equipment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 2002-11
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2000-15
… company may not volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis … state and is a member of an out-of-state volunteer fire department may volunteer his or her services on an on-going basis to a New York State fire district fire department. General Municipal Law §209-i (1-a) provides in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… but does not apply to titles in Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 01 that were not arbitration eligible. Payroll … and 8/23/06 (Administration) OSC Actions OSC has created new codes for the following new data elements with respect to … the Security Services Bargaining Unit Represented by New York State Correction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one … examined whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (2010-S-72). Background … recommendations. Of the five prior recommendations, two have been implemented and three have been partially implemented. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State … treatment of mental illness. The Institute is funded by a combination of State appropriations and research grants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… $20.3 million overpayment resulting from a reimbursement rate that was incorrectly updated on a rate file loaded onto the eMedNY system. The remaining four … discussed in this review. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Medicaid Claims Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (2008-S-158) Department of Transportation: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on Report April … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… fuel and food concessionaires at Thruway travel plazas are (1) paying their rent on time, (2) paying the full amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit … 29, 2011, our objective was to determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DoE) was accurately reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-follow