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Opinion 88-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 93-16
… Periods" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §217[f]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §217(c),(f): Volunteer firefighters who also serve as paid … political subdivision. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §217(f), such firefighters may not earn credit under a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Opinion 99-8
… minutes of board meetings) TOWNS - Fees (imposition of a fee for subscription to minutes of board meetings) TOWN LAW, §§30(1), 63, 64(11-b), 116(13); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(9-a); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, … of the town board to be recorded in the minutes (see also, e.g., Town Law, §§133, 236, 264, 265; General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Contribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… by tier and retirement plan: Employer Contribution Rates for ERS Retirement Plans Employer Contribution Rates for PFRS Retirement Plans One of NYSLRS’ funding objectives … contribution rates, which results in higher annual costs. For example, if an employer chooses to provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesAudits
… the State Comptroller audits State and local governments to ensure that they use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… NYS United Teachers Christopher Summers President NYSCOPBA Raymond Santander Assistant Director, Research & Negotiations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… System. New York State cannot process Automated Clearing House or check payments in foreign currencies. In the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currencyXII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs New York State Business Units how to process vouchers to another Business Unit in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Payments from one Business Unit to another require the use of the Special Use … This section informs New York State Business Units how to process vouchers to another Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyTotal Spending – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the State’s program priorities. Comparing spending to revenue provides an indication of the State’s ability to support continuing programs. State spending, which … the Rate of Inflation Over the Past Five Years Compared to the prior year, State spending increased $11.1 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-spendingEnglish Language Learners Programs
To determine whether the State Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsMedicaid Program – Impact of Rejected Encounters on the Collection of Drug Rebates
… through March 2023. About the Program The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Rebate Program) helps offset the costs of covered outpatient … on encounter claims to DOH’s encounter system. DOH and its rebate contractor use the drug utilization information on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/23/medicaid-program-impact-rejected-encounters-collection-drug-rebatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new earnings code that will be used to correct employee tax balances. Affected Employees: All employees who require a tax balance adjustment due to having a Q22 overpayment in paycheck dated January 4, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsAdvanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently … Reimbursable costs must be reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently … preschool special education programs: Evaluations and Related Services. ATC also operates an Early Intervention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/advanced-therapeutic-concepts-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is … testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered the period January 1, … considering manufacturer service manuals; and retain records of tests and repairs. Inspect generators weekly, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Birch Family … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Birch Family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualKennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… During the 2013-14 school year, Kennedy served about 345 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… districts to effectively reduce undistributed child support balances and initiate the process that would allow … Social Security Act requires states to operate child support programs. Child support programs help enhance the well-being of children in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they … State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Hudson Valley Hospital Center (2009-S-99) New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient services and to identify the claims processing control weaknesses that … To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed … To determine if United HealthCare and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection