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DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… MTA does not hold the contractor accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing excessive and … a disability – was not penalized for making nearly 16,000 errors during the two-year period. The MTA’s contract with … travel information and professional customer service. Errors can include flawed travel information and mistakes on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableOpinion 95-1
… agency to cover costs of such benefits. February 15, 1995 Paul L. Wollman, Esq., City Attorney City of Amsterdam … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 89-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority … a reserve fund for the payment of judgments and claims in tax certiorari proceedings without voter approval. 1984 … whether 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-32, p 40 is still valid in light of the enactment of chapter 588 of the Laws of 1988. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… assurance that immediately hazardous conditions identified by DOB are addressed in a timely manner. DOB also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments … (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of services for … for transfers and discharges are different and may result in lower payments for transfers. The objective of our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security … security guards and registration card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 and December 31, … 31, 2022. The objective of our initial audit, issued in July 2021, was to determine whether the Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for … million working-age adults (ages 18–64) with a disability in New York State. The statewide employment rate of … job search and career planning tools. Six State agencies in addition to OMH, including DOL, Office of Addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State … of both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax … its Central Office and 23 satellite sub-regional offices in seven of its nine regions. The 480a Program is the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2024-25 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Under Reporting of Net Available … the State and the Human Resources Administration in New York City) are responsible for determining NAMI … within eMedNY and because localities did not update NAMI in a timely manner. Our initial audit report contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Status of the Board-Approved Capital … the actions taken by the Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pollution Testing on Exhaust … were also indications that technological advancements in newer diesel engines may have made the State's testing … have made progress addressing the issues we identified in the initial report. Of the twelve prior audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-767
… union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE. Affected Employees: Employees represented by the NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated July 13, 2023. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-767-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increaseCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2023-24 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Dependence Residential Services (Part 819) delivered by certified providers. Part 819 can include three levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… Lump sum payments should be reported in the month they were earned. Report any lump sum payments … payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the pension calculation. Other Examples of Lump Sum … * If an employee receives a settlement, before sending in any adjustment or payments, please submit the settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsXIV.14.C Necessity for General Capital Assets Reporting – XIV. Special Procedures
… assets including infrastructure, subject to defined levels of materiality, are included in the State’s government-wide … as a method to reflect asset condition. The purpose of recording capital assets in the Statement of Net Position is to record the value of these assets, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14c-necessity-general-capital-assets-reportingOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… children are transported to school daily across the State, with one third riding School District-owned buses, one … $3.4 billion, with State aid covering $2 billion. The New York State Education Law requires the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-follow