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Opinion 89-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (delegation of power to determine promotions) -- Police Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… (PBS) facilities, and must pay the Department a five-year registration fee of up to $500. Facilities with a capacity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsXIV.10.A Required Information for State Credit Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… the name of the employee as it appears on the State’s payroll file. The “Employee ID” field associated with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfochapter-xiv/xiv10a-required-information-state-credit-cardsTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Town of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail funds that could not be identified by payee. The Court clerks did not return unclaimed exonerated bail totaling $16,287 to the known … Program. Key Recommendations Review unidentified bail funds and identify to whom they should be paid. Make a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Real Estate Portfolio
… Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2011-F-30) Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2012-S-90) Capital District Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioDisposal of Electronic Devices
To determine if electronic devices being surplused by the Department of State had been permanently cleaned of all personal private and sensitive information a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug … $12.8 million in rebates missed because Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly managed care claims were … the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… (TSA): Details the terms of implementation of CMIA in the state for each SFY. The TSA includes the list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsNorth Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Smart Schools Bond Act Allocations (2022M-116)
… purchases made during fiscal years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. Officials were unable to provide an explanation … did not properly submit claims to obtain reimbursement for the District’s technology expenditures from the State. Key … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/23/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-smart-schools-bond-actTown of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key … The Clerk did not always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. As a result, … approximately $882,000 within 24 hours as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Record 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Selected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce (2017-S-58)
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s58.pdfSchedule of Card Fees
List of all fees for New York State Unclaimed Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/fee-schedule.pdfMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services
… provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … ventilation services. Key Finding We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 … duration of mechanical ventilation services that hospitals claim. … To determine whether Medicaid overpayments were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-servicesBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… for reviewing the need for bus service and aim to schedule service that meets the demand within the official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… of July 31, 2015, MEC had 17 active accounts with a total balance of $1.02 million. CUNY’s Cash Management and Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) and Lehman … The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through February 5, 2015. Background CUNY … largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 constituent colleges, graduate and professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebates
… credited the Department of Civil Service (Department) for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the Department for selected drug manufacturers. The audit covered the period … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebatesHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… into account the time needed to conduct such a review. In the solicitation document, you should state that: only … may only certify vendor responsibility, indicate such in the third column (far-right). Reviewing associated … or court order), you may provide all of the information in response, except for private information, such as social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewOpinion 91-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Powers and Duties (management, custody and control of town property) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(2); TOWN LAW, §§32(1), 64(3): The … to display a decal identifying the vehicle as town property. You ask whether a town board may require all town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3