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Opinion 2003-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty … Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal to the greater of the salary received by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Fiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Institute has insufficient assurance that all claims for reimbursement are appropriate. Although Institute personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed care organizations established and implemented … premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New York State’s Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 billion, … In addition, MCOs are required to have effective compliance programs, including full-time Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… - and Medicaid, as a secondary payer, pays the individual's Medicare deductibles and coinsurance for the medical … services rendered. On December 3, 2009, the Department of Health (Department) implemented the Medicare/ Medicaid … much Medicaid owed; this often led to incorrect Medicaid payments of Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsForms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… monthly report. Includes examples. You can also use our online ROA result calculator and days worked calculator . Reporting Services … report lawyers who provide legal services using the online system created by the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesOpinion 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-88-41Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… and 2012. The Department has not communicated with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which has a similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition … Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughOpinion 99-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES - Imposition of (for a subscription to minutes of board meetings) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-8Opinion 89-30
… citizens program. We suggest, however, that appropriate officials of the New York State Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 2006-3
… (16 NYCRR §§894.3, 894.4, 894.9). 2 In this regard, we note that villages are authorized to separately grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 2004-9
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 90-17
… and equipment of the fire district, it makes no provision for the surplus moneys of the district. Consequently, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … administers programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. On October 1, 2009, OASAS … inappropriate, undocumented or questionable expenses. Of this amount, $253,957 was for personal services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … ensure that commercial carriers whose vehicles or drivers have been found to have violations serious enough to warrant … in additional penalties. Key Findings The Department does not monitor whether carriers submit required certifications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 922
… OSC is using county information to determine taxability. This bulletin provides instructions to determine and record … county of residence in PayServ. OSC is using the postal code to confirm the county of residence. This initiative is … States Postal Service website found at https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupAction!input.action may help in determining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/922-new-york-city-postal-codecounty-initiative-and-employee-tax-data-pageContact Update for State Agencies
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller communicates with State agency staff about … we require designated staff in State agencies to use our Contact Update online service. It allows them to provide and maintain up-to-date contact information for State agency officials and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateTown of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)
… Determine whether Town Officials have adequate controls to safeguard Highway Department assets. Determine whether Town officials used a competitive process to procure highway goods and services. Key Findings Town … the most economical way. Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records for assets and fuel. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18Contact Us
… questions, there are several ways to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds: OUF Email Addresses You can reach: Reports Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-us