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Opinion 2003-5
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PAID FIREFIGHTERS -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (line-of-duty presumption for paid … of certain types of cancers 1 that result in the total or partial disability or death to a paid firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Medicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… of Medicaid services. Key Recommendations We made 12 recommendations to the Department to obtain the $119.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background OTDA … Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process … often reversed at Fair Hearings due to insufficient case preparation or inaccurately prepared supporting documents; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processState Agencies Bulletin No. 942
… Benefits>Use>Retirement Plans) Enter employee's EmplID in search box. Click Search. Select the correct Empl Rcd# for the corresponding … “Contributing” in the *Contribution Status: field. Enter “SEO” in the Option Code field under “Election Options.” Tab …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/942-mandatory-3-retirement-contribution-certain-tier-2-members-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 931
… This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Offices and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employee Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/931-verification-employee-social-security-numbers-and-names-be-reportedReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for the presentation of fire prevention programs) PERSONAL … of those functions which are purely ministerial in nature ( Local 589 v City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 … cash surplus or unanticipated revenues within a fund or by borrowing pursuant to the local finance law. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… records. We also found a subsidy paid to one household after the adopted person had turned 21 years old, as a result … parents. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Evaluate opportunities to leverage the work of all parties to streamline operations through information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety … settings across the State for more than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. On March 21, … Safety Panel of State and National Experts and by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… actual purchase and acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… issued on June 6, 2012, found that, although the New York State Legislature had extended the right of preference for … few actually benefited due to inaction and/or disregard by housing companies and lax enforcement by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 89-30
… under a town contract to the private organization for use in the private organization's bus. You ask whether a … to provide gasoline to the private organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide … Towns are authorized, however, to establish, maintain and operate programs devoted in whole or in part to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 2005-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … See attachment: June 28, 2024 Lapsing Chartfield Strings in PayServ Agency Actions: Agencies will have to ensure that … need to contact their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… Hurricane Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, which hit New York City on October 29, 2012, was one of the most damaging … events continue to threaten New Yorkers. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for … assess emergencies. In addition, Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans ensure that individual organizations can continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… totaling $69,975 in a timely manner or in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 30 that requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… identified, reported and implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key … properly identify, report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required … in the District because they did not have a sampling plan to identify all potential outlets for sampling. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… the state pay for college this year,” said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means … the largest direct sold 529 plan in the United States. The latest reduction, from 0.17 percent to 0.16 percent, follows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-follow