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Opinion 91-43
… functions) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of … of town claims may be transferred to another town official only by local law subject to mandatory referendum. … Law, §119[1]) may be transferred to another town official only by local law subject to mandatory referendum (Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43The Alcott School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and compliance deficiencies that Alcott officials should correct. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/alcott-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2013-S-35). Background Medicaid provides health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School … contractors are performing as required, including meeting terms of the contracts and goals of the Program, is reduced. … reimbursement and monitoring of contract terms and conditions. Take appropriate action to investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … care organizations (MCOs) have adequate processes in place to prevent payments to ineligible providers, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersThe Association of Neurologically Impaired Brain Injured Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs claimed by the Association for Neurologically … Brain Injured Children, Inc. were valid and consistent with contract terms and were properly allocated among the various programs funded by New York City, New York State, and other sources. The audit primarily addressed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/09/association-neurologically-impaired-brain-injured-children-inc-compliance-consolidatedCayuga County Water and Sewer Authority – Billings and Collections (2017M-107)
… no longer available . Subsequent to completing our audit, we determined that the Authority’s billing methodology for … Because the audit period ended over four years ago, we decided not to update and reissue the report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/20/cayuga-county-water-and-sewer-authority-billings-and-collections-2017mHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… whether disabled veterans received the preference. We found disabled veterans did not receive the intended … failed to monitor the housing companies adequately. We recommended that the Division train their Housing … have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. Both of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. However, we found seven of the 142 drivers sampled did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… “As we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State … addressing the affordable housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, … the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation continues to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… Services’ (BOCES) claims were audited and approved prior to payment and were for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key … However, all claims were not audited or approved prior to payment. As a result, BOCES has a higher risk of … We reviewed 1,790 claims, totaling $16.5 million, to determine whether they were audited and approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29Arlington Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-110)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Arlington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/29/arlington-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-110DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… of the State Constitution’s prohibition on using public funds for private purposes. “Exposure to lead from water … address lead service line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor Hochul earlier this year and … the state by unlocking millions in state and federal funds,” said Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello . “We have already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… Data page but the Bargaining Unit, Salary Administration Plan, or Grade on the Job Data page and the Position Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up) (2023-F-40) 30-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f40-response.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66-response.pdfImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (2020-S-66)
To determine whether Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when individuals transitioned between the Medicaid and Essential Plan programs and to identify overpayments resulting from inaccurate enrollments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s66.pdfSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… To determine if Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit’s (Transit) Department of … the State Legislature mandated that the MTA prepare five-year capital programs to rebuild and improve its transit … projects and equipment purchases, provides a planning schedule, and identifies options for financing the plan. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementOpinion 92-49
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park … upon the establishment of a public park in a town and the acquisition of property therefor and whether such … ; see also 23 Opns St Comp, 1967 pp 908, 910). In the case of a lease extending beyond the current fiscal year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49