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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician … Medicaid payment. Auditors also questioned whether pharmacy claims totaling approximately $15 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0New York City Budget Balanced But Economic Risks Have Grown
… “The city boosted its reserves in FY 2020, a practice it should continue given the threats on the horizon. The city … to identify savings opportunities to help close projected budget gaps.” The strength of the local economy has made … city include: The potential for state or federal budget cuts during the financial plan period ending in FY 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-city-budget-balanced-economic-risks-have-grownDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyOpinion 90-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be … Whether the town board has the authority to increase the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Opinion 93-19
… in the opinion. COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of adoption) FEES -- Court Fees (fees for certificate of adoption or certified copies of orders of … are authorized to be charged by a Surrogate's Court for certificate of adoption or for certified copies of orders of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-19Opinion 93-11
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Outstanding Indebtedness" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §109-b(6)(c); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §104.00: The term "outstanding indebtedness" as … subdivision's power to contract indebtedness under Local Finance Law, §104.00; (2) no political subdivision may enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 91-39
… as a town employee, upon retiring from both positions, may be re-appointed as a trustee without diminution of his or her retirement allowance, subject to the income limitation imposed by Retirement and Social … employee may retire from both positions, and subsequently be re-appointed to the position of trustee without diminution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town officials did not adopt realistic budgets based on historical or known trends for the town’s three sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… In addition, it is the MTA’s practice to approve a taxi, black car service, livery, or voucher authorization to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… and the town supervisor did not perform proper monthly bank reconciliations; and The town board did not audit the … accounting system; Perform complete and accurate monthly bank reconciliations and ensure that any differences … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500XIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… suballocated project work is for the same project, per the definition of a project, then there is no need for a new … project work is for the same project activities, per the definition of an activity, and the funding source does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Early Refills of Prescription Drugs and Supplies
… amount has been used, or up to a 10-day supply of medication is remaining of the cumulative amount that has … apply). To prevent stockpiling and potential misuse of medication, DOH uses system controls known as edits to deny …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/20/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-early-refills-prescription-drugs-and-suppliesSafety of Seized Dogs
… while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in the control of or on the property of its owner or … instances of premature disposition were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (2014-S-4) Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careTrain On-Time Performance
… percent. For 2013, weekday OTP averaged 80.5 percent and weekend OTP averaged 85.4 percent. For 2014, weekday OTP averaged 74.0 percent and weekend OTP averaged 81.2 percent. On balance, there has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… Objective To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing … Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment … To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… were approximately 1 million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit covered the … of Buildings DOB adequately monitors New York City NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetySelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… Objectives To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) collected all revenues … and whether PANYNJ followed its procedures in the leasing of properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District – a region within approximately a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-and