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Opinion 99-8
… to publish the minutes of its proceedings in the official newspaper, or if no official newspaper has been designated, in any newspaper having general circulation in the town (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Contribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… after a certain number of years of creditable service, the cost will be higher than an age-based plan which requires … Actuary conducts an Actuarial Valuation and compares the cost of benefits to the Fund’s assets . The difference … to determine the required employer contribution rates. The Cost of Benefits (Liabilities) To ensure proper funding, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesAudits
… State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the common good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… Ronald J. Walsh, Jr. President Council 82, AFSCME Barbara Van Epps Executive Director Conference of Mayors Barbara Zaron President New York State Organization of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Numerous New York State agencies use toll-free telephone numbers to disseminate information and allow the … to ensure vendors only charge agencies for toll-free telephone numbers that belong to them. When initially … not meet its needs, the agency should procure toll-free telephone numbers in accordance with the State’s Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or when agencies are seeking contracts in a single or sole source market, agencies should also involve staff with … software maintenance agreements when it owns the software source code as part of the software purchase agreement and … equipment manufacturer or software developer (i.e., sole source). Also, there may be more than one potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsXII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures
… in a foreign currency, the Business Unit must process a wire transfer to the vendor. Process and Document … registered, the Business Unit must follow the recurring wire transfer instructions outlined in Section 8.G - Payment …
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
… and funding source for the past five years. Growth in State Spending Has Exceeded the Rate of Inflation Over the … increased $11.1 billion (5.3 percent) to $220.5 billion in 2023. Since 2019, the growth in State spending (29 percent) has exceeded the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-spendingEnglish Language Learners Programs
… According to the U.S. Department of Education, there is a well-documented achievement gap between students learning … reason of foreign birth or ancestry, speak or understand a language other than English, speak or understand little or … Access to and Enrollment in Early Learning Programs, Advanced Coursework, and Dual Credit Programs . Accessed …
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
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health did not collect Medicaid drug … encounter system rejections of pharmacy encounter claims. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through March 2023. About the … To determine whether the Department of Health did not collect Medicaid drug …
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 … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new earnings code that will be …
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
… June 30, 2015. Background ATC was incorporated June 2000 in the State of New York as a for-profit organization, and is … who are between three and five years of age. ATC operates in New York City (excluding Staten Island) as well as … ATC’s expenses must comply with the criteria set forth in SED’s Manual, which provides guidance to special education …
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
… a program for electrical equipment maintenance considering manufacturer service manuals; and retain records of tests and … requires its surveyors to review service records and manufacturer requirements for a random sample of resident … facilities did not maintain some equipment according to manufacturer recommendations or lacked records of their …
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
… for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Background Birch is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … SED school-age special education program; Headstart, Day Care, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs; a … Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York Center for Child Development, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable …
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
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. During the 2013-14 school year, … 30, 2014, Kennedy reported approximately $41.7 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based … fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, we identified $612,781 in reported costs that did not comply with the guidelines in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… have no date associated with the UDC balance; therefore, this amount may be understated.) Most county offices (53 of … Family Court in conformity with State law. Despite this, the guidance they received typically included only a … and measurable guidelines for the districts to meet this definition; Establishing an expected time frame for when …
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 negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
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 … December 3, 2009 through March 31, 2012. Background Many Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare, the … individuals, Medicare is the primary claims payer - and Medicaid, as a secondary payer, pays the individual's …
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
… to 90 percent or higher by the end of 2016. Despite this operational shift, the State remains legally responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detection