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Opinion 94-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … the weighted average period of probable usefulness for all objects or purposes for which indebtedness is to be contracted. Further, the amendment provides that all interest on an issue of indebtedness need not be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Start Saving for Retirement
… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that … An Important Part of Your Post-Retirement Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to … you get closer to retirement, you should develop a plan to withdraw money from your retirement savings. A withdrawal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance and invalid encumbrances are added back to surplus fund balance, surplus fund balance increased to approximately 26 percent, as of June 30, 2021, exceeding … fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-34 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, … Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s medical/surgical benefits. Civil Service is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State … documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Section 3 - Record Retention - Accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year are reasonable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… Protection Agency, Enforcement and Compliance History Online, at https://echo.epa.gov . 4 Environmental Site … EPA is reported on the Enforcement Compliance and History Online (ECHO) Analyze Trends: State Dashboards webpage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… been verified. The proposed refuse fund budget includes a change to the revenue model that the City has not previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… A special plan allows for retirement after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering … civilian or administrative position, or considering a job change that would result in a change in their retirement plan, we strongly recommend any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… 13, 2019, examined whether OGS had developed targets and plans to effectively meet its contributions towards EO 88 and … Our audit found OGS generally had developed targets and plans to contribute toward EO 88 and complied with the … Project (SAP), to provide the majority of its energy savings. The SAP was met with criticism from environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… since the audit, we identified nearly $7 million in new improper payments and further actions are still needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followManagement of Invasive Species
… the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 … Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … integrity of the State’s natural communities and systems. In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… ), which was issued on June 9, 2017, examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State … efforts to communicate and coordinate noise mitigation strategies and tactics with each other were limited. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our … revenue estimates for temporary municipal assistance, police, real estate transfer tax, city and state mortgage … This amount represents about 6.9 percent of the City’s annual budget. Includes a $58.8 million capital budget. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services $971,000 to OPAD Media Solutions LLC for the Prescription Drug Abuse Campaign. … Reform Incentive Program (DSRIP). $6.7 million to OPAD Media Solutions LLC for advertising, including $2.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… collected tuition, and deposited and recorded collections in a timely manner. Key Findings School officials and staff … we reviewed. However, they did not deposit collections in a timely manner. Officials and staff did not: Deposit and … Because School officials did not deposit collections in a timely manner, the School did not have access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… and approved nearly 3.9 million payments worth more than $10.4 billion in April. His office also rejected 116 … valued at more than $10.7 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar … $100,000 for vegetable research. Office of Children and Family Services $6.5 million to the United Federation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35 ). … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program (Buy-in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up)
… and two were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services-follow