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Opinion 92-26
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … be borne by taxpayers on essentially the same basis; that is, the expenses will be apportioned among the towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Opinion 95-10
… a boundary line...it seems to us no possible construction can be given to the use of the word 'around' other than that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10XIV.14.E Recording General Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… in the appropriate account code to indicate the type of fixed asset owned. General capital assets should be classified by type … or amortized over the indicated estimated useful lives: Land no depreciation Land Improvements 12-30 years Land …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14e-recording-general-capital-assetsIX.12.C State Responsibility – IX. Federal Grants
… Overall coordination of the state’s implementation of CMIA was assigned to the Division of the Budget (DOB), which partners with the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12c-state-responsibilityLanguage Access Services (2022-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including complying with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s38-response.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) (DHSES 180-Day response)
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response2.pdfExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up) (2023-F-39)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-14)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Report 2020-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f14.pdfLanguage Access Services (2022-S-38)
To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, including complying with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s38.pdfOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans (2021-S-39) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient guidance and oversight to ensure that water system operators have completed and submitted updated emergency response plans timely, including vulnerability assessments, to the Department as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s39-response.pdfNew York’s Stubbornly High Rates of Chronic Absenteeism
The classroom disruptions caused by the pandemic have had a lingering negative impact on New York’s students. As schools transitioned back to in-person instruction, chronic absenteeism rates increased sharply and have remained high, especially among vulnerable student populations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/missing-school-ny-chronic-absenteeism.pdfTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest (2021M-36)
Determine whether the Town of Otselic (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports. Determine whether the Town Board (Board) ensured that Town officials did not have prohibited interests in Town contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/otselic-2021-36.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration (2020-S-40)
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40.pdfState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)
To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Long Island City and Astoria, Queens - November 2009
Long Island City and Astoria are the westernmost parts of Queens, only minutes from Midtown Manhattan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2010.pdfVillage of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
Determine whether the Village of Madison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections accurately and timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/madison-village-2023-160.pdfDolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
Determine whether the Dolgeville Central School District (District) officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/dolgeville-central-school-district-2023-175.pdfTown of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
To determine whether the Town of Smyrna (Town) Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/smyrna-town-2022-161.pdfTown of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
Determine whether the Town of Glen (Town) officials properly managed water and sewer fund financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/glen-town-2023-167.pdf