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Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of Shelter Services, the Office seeks to meet critical … egregious of which pose obvious and dangerous risks to shelter residents’ health and safety. These included fire and … Take necessary actions to complete all annual inspections, and issue facility certifications, within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersAccountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… (Department) accurately assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through its Traffic … and one each in Rochester and Buffalo; each is responsible for processing and collecting fines and traffic ticket … Department accurately assessed collected accounted for and reported all traffic ticket surcharge reve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesOn-Time Performance
… Ferry (Ferry) to Manhattan. SIR trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Organizationally, SIR reports to … rush hour periods, every 30 minutes for non-rush (mid-day and evening) periods, and every hour for overnight … the SIR Rail Control Center. OTP is calculated by dividing trips arriving on time by total scheduled trips. SIR reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceOperational Advisory No. 32
… Subject : Chapter VII.3 Refund of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Vouchers Guidance : The Office of the State … Refund of Appropriation transactions submitted on AP Adjustment Vouchers . The updated guidelines contain the specific situations when a Refund of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Voucher should be submitted in SFS for OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… are enrolled into Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care. We issued our initial audit report on September 17, … for non-foster care recipients with concurrent FFS enrollment or improper FFS payments for recipients with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… York City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The … Three of the MTA’s agencies – New York City Transit, MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority – are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… to reimburse hospitals for inpatient medical care. When a hospital bills Medicaid for an inpatient stay, the hospital … a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged … status codes. Key Recommendations Review the $252,107 in overpayments and recover as appropriate. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… To determine whether the Gaming Commission Commission adequately monitors casinos to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), which are … necessitates this type of protection. DOB is responsible for issuing permits for the installation of sheds, monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2414
… (MOU) between each of the parties listed above and New York State has extended the Military Leave Benefits through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2414-2026-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today applauded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1028
… Security Guard Inspector Background Pursuant to Article 39 of the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York, the DMNA Unit and the Civil Service Employees … payroll on 10/1/10; and Employed by the State at the time of the issuance of the allowance. Individuals who are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1028-2010-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Agencies Bulletin No. 939
… Security Guard Inspector Background Pursuant to Article 39 of the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York, the DMNA Unit and the Civil Service Employees … on October 1, 2009; and Employed by the State at the time of the issuance of the allowance. Individuals who are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/939-2009-division-military-and-naval-affairs-dmna-bu46-and-bu47-uniformState Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… fix problems and delays with how it is assessing fines to nursing homes after violations are found, according to an … Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH is frequently inspecting nursing homes and acting quickly on serious complaints, … policies to better protect the health and well-being of nursing home residents across the state,” DiNapoli said. “DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsOpinion 88-31
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-m: A county treasurer is not required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … charged. You ask whether a county treasurer is required to refund the fee prescribed in section 99-m of the General … the General Municipal Law provides that: "When, pursuant to the provisions of title P of the criminal procedure law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Opinion 90-15
… Opns St Comp No. 81-371, p 408). May 8, 1990 Patricia C. Moore, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Riverhead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15