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Opinion 89-58
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … town districts authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to … January 4, 1990 Diana Centrella Prevete, Esq., Acting Town Attorney Town of North Hempstead … Whether a town pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… agreed to by the Department, to ascertain the expenses it incurred in administering the Acts for the four State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleEnglish Language Learners Programs
To determine whether the State Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… workers and their families each year, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that reviews … 60% of income replaced in New Jersey. Under current law, increases to maximum benefits are being phased in through October 2026, at which point they will equal 50% of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersXI.7.B Repayment Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… between the State and a municipality, public authority, or other third party. Generally, repayment agreements provide … Contracts and Amendments . Submitting your contract or amendment in this order will assist in OSC’s review. … between the State and a municipality public authority or other third party …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7b-repayment-agreementsOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… awarded by DHS. DHS has a number of tools to guide its rate setting, including a model budget tool used to negotiate … rate adjustments. For City fiscal year 2016, DHS housed a daily average of 58,000 individuals at 748 shelter locations, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-35
… Board BU66 Legislative Commissions BU79 IOLA (Interest On Lawyer Account) Fund BU98 Background Chapter 10 of the Laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-35-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudsonState Agencies Bulletin No. 842
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and … Pay Amount and Part Time Percentage. Questions Questions about this Bulletin may be emailed to the Payroll Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/842-october-1-2008-increase-location-pay-and-mid-hudson-location-payDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… County Assistant District Attorney David J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and any others like it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… days. DiNapoli's auditors, however, found that on average it took 228 days to complete such investigations, including … out-of-state licenses to ensure they meet requirements, it lacks critical tools to confirm a nurse meets the state's … identify instances of misconduct and criminal convictions. It instead relies on nurses to self-disclose, which they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and … known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million in December 2015 and has not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… in the Home Office Advance Account, with an authorized balance of $25,000, has declined from approximately $57,000 … example, Finance's Court Assets Tracking System reported a balance of $296.7 million, while the bank and investment firm that held the money had a balance of $299.1 million. Finance stated that the difference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up)
… established within the Department of Health (Department) for the purpose of maximizing patient safety, reducing … information. PHL charged the PSC with developing a system for the voluntary reporting of medical errors and identified … in office-based surgery. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenues-followHomeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … Services Law, provides funding for the establishment of projects for the homeless. HHAP is overseen by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original documentation. The … and attendees, etc.)? Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… file on Monday evening for the paycheck dated the same week. This allows the funds to be received by employee banks … 6, 2023, via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions Agencies should notify … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Services mailbox. Please reference Bulletin No.2115 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was … DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in … to volunteer fire departments statewide: Keep an eye on your cash. Donors rely on you to safeguard and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… medical center, specializes in research and treatment of the most prevalent human diseases, such as cancer, … disease. Its overarching mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves through education, biomedical … Insurance carriers may deny payment for a variety of reasons (e.g., service deemed not a medical necessity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… one of the nation's largest and most diverse programs for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance … According to the contract, OASAS reimburses Palladia for its net operating expenses, up to the maximum budgeted amount, for providing the contracted services. The expenses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-inc-followThrough Ages, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual … by SED to provide preschool Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/03/through-ages-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual