Search
Opinion 95-1
… Civil Service Law, §§163[4], 200 et seq .; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-64, p 126). A city urban renewal agency is "a … a corporate existence separate from the city (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-117, p 119; 34 Opns St Comp, 1978 p 68). Among … agency to cover costs of such benefits. February 15, 1995 Paul L. Wollman, Esq., City Attorney City of Amsterdam … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 89-17
… judgments and claims", it is our opinion that, consistent with the conclusion in Opn No. 84-32, supra , the fund may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … 1, 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… inpatient stay, the hospital reports certain information on its claims, including patient status codes to indicate … or high-risk claims we identified in our initial audit have been reviewed. In addition, the Department has not taken … Of the initial report’s five audit recommendations, none have been implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… Services (Division), oversees the licensure, registration, and regulation of 36 occupations throughout New York State. … entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet the requirements … was adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Act. The audit identified areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the … adults with a disability was 31% compared to 72% for working-age adults without a disability. Employment can enrich and enhance quality of life and is associated with improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… factor,” a budgeting technique used by the City to account for open personnel positions. However, the use of a … a tax overlay, which could potentially create a revenue shortfall in 2024. During our review of the City’s proposed … are available in case of unanticipated expenditures or a shortfall in revenues during the fiscal year. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the time. According to New York statewide parcel data, 795 properties, totaling 260,669 acres, remain committed … and actions taken by the Department to monitor those properties through July 2021. The audit found monitoring and … resource of major importance and that only eligible properties receive local tax exemptions. Additionally, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … Replace nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, in the 2025-26 budget. Develop a plan to address potentially significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … net available monthly income. Many Medicaid nursing home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions … and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home care. This is referred to as net available monthly income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on October 23, 2008, examined the actions taken by the … Thruway Authority (Authority) in monitoring and reporting on the status of the project items in the Board-Approved … was originally forecast. Key Finding Authority officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… but could improve by maintaining critical performance data and coordinating with DMV and DOT to ensure such data was maintained for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-767
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE. … in Bargaining Unit TE with dues (Deduction Code 207) and increase the current amount as follows: Current … is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-767-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increaseCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… of 3.8 percent. Key Findings The 2023-24 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $141.5 million, such as … owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. The City should … has grown 35 percent and the City’s debt service payments have risen 35.2 percent. The City will need $99.2 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… pension calculation. Other Examples of Lump Sum Payments Buy Back Settlement Agreement* Holiday Maintenance (clothing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsXIV.14.C Necessity for General Capital Assets Reporting – XIV. Special Procedures
All capital assets including infrastructure subject to defined levels of materiality are included in the States governmentwide financial statements as required by GASBS 34
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14c-necessity-general-capital-assets-reportingInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… to applying for a pension. Monthly pension payments depend on factors such as salary and years of service and must … internal audit function, despite the requirement that it do so. We also identified significant weaknesses in DMNA’s … credit card purchases, including lack of follow-up on unsubmitted support for purchases that were made up to 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followXIII.2 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Agencies are responsible for ensuring employees adhere to all employee expense policies outlined in this guide, as … may be paid through the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Travel and Expense module. Every employee seeking expense … the State as a result of previous expense reports (i.e., Due to State). Please refer to Section 10.D - Refunds Owed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2-overviewOnteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
… for accuracy and completeness. The District did not: Have proper documentation to support that a bus purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/onteora-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2021m-216