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Opinion 89-35
… to pre-empt the subject matter of the proposed local law ( Con Ed v Town of Red Hook , 60 NY2d 99, 468 NYS2d 596; Belle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Opinion 92-42
… LAW, §64(2-a): A town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot pursuant to which the town would lease … a proper town purpose and the value of the services to the owner, plus any other consideration provided by the town, is … ask whether a town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Opinion 93-18
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority to require … referendum on establishment of service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (circumstances … requiring referendum on service award program) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Service Award Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18DiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a report issued today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The overdose death rates in New York increased faster over the preceding decade than … heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014 according to a report issued today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… depriving families of loved ones and damaging communities in countless ways. In October 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human … pandemic, the crisis has grown substantially worse. In 2021, the number of deaths surged to nearly 107,000 … Drug overdose fatalities surged during the COVID19 pandemic in New York State with opioidrelated overdose deaths …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… Some special retirement plans require service in a particular title. A … of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a civilian or administrative position, or considering a … affect their eligibility to continue in a PFRS 20- or 25-year plan. If a PFRS member accepts employment in a title or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… their worrying; one-quarter took little interest or pleasure in doing things; and 24 percent felt down, depressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Medicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… Service Plan. In December 2021, DOH utilized the site name and address provided in network submissions by MLTC plans and assigned a site ID to each to create the HCBS Sites and Contracts … Database (Database). This tool allows DOH to monitor SADC site compliance with the Final Rule by documenting when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital … sum appropriations; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the rainy day reserve fund (Part A); to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who were no longer enrolled in these plans. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through … 2015. Background Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans (Plans) provide health and long-term care services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careReal Estate Portfolio
… New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or … the information systems used to account for its real estate inventory timely. In addition, NYPA has not been … of real property. NYPA does not regularly review its real estate portfolio to identify properties it no longer needs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioManagement of Invasive Species
… (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the … 1, 2017 through November 22, 2019. About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely … to Medicaid recipients. NYSOH is the State-run health plan marketplace organized under the Department where individuals, … NY State of Health NYSOH New Yorks online health plan marketplace properly sent accurate complete and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthNYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Education (DoE) refers students to NYSARC and pays for its services using rates established by SED. For the … with the RCM’s guidelines. $82,634 in ineligible rent expenses, including $81,976 in over-allocated agency … administration facility expenses and $658 in unsupported rent for its school’s instructional site. $72,924 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-school-age-program-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Police Bulletin No. SP-249
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … processing of the 2024 State Police retroactive increase to Hazardous Duty Pay. Affected Employees: All employees of … New York State Troopers (PBA), provides for an increase to Hazardous Duty Pay retroactive to April 2024. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-249-2024-retroactive-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2094
… of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is necessary to remain compliant with NACHA … of this bulletin is to notify agency payroll offices of a change in Direct Deposit access and visibility that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2094-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearing-houseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2094.1
… displaying only the last 4 digits. OSC has created a new role for audit access to the Request Direct Deposit panel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20941-payserv-direct-deposit-access-changes-national-automated-clearingTown of Stony Creek – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-32)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Stony Creek (Town) Supervisor maintained accurate … and reports, and the Board could improve its oversight of financial operations. The Supervisor did not: Ensure … and accurate financial reports, the Board was not aware of significant deficiencies with the Town’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/01/town-stony-creek-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-32Town of Indian Lake – Reserves and Justice Court Operations (2014M-330)
… 31, 2014. Background The Town of Indian Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of approximately … reserve funds and did not make reserve fund expenditures in accordance with State law. One Justice did not perform … adequate bail records. Key Recommendations Refund moneys in the non-legally established reserve funds to the operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/03/06/town-indian-lake-reserves-and-justice-court-operations-2014m-330Town of Le Roy – Purchasing (2014M-106)
… None of the claims reviewed included documentation to show that Town officials followed the terms of the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/27/town-le-roy-purchasing-2014m-106