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Opinion 2001-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN ASSESSOR -- Compensation (fixed amount … duties and an additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4IX.7 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… allow for costs to be 100% expensed to one project, then systemically allocated to the proper project and/or fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7-state-accounting-and-reporting-overviewDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… New York's public water supplies need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water is a precious resource that we should never take for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2036
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2022 Retroactive Increase to APSU Expanded Duty Pay
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2036-april-2022-retroactive-increase-agency-police-services-unit-apsuImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… medical condition. A prosthetic device replaces a missing body part, while an orthotic device supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34 ). About the Program … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesTupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … sampling and testing on the District’s website. This final report includes eight recommendations to that effect. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14State Agencies Bulletin No. 1195
… with the Over40 Comp Time II program negotiated with CSEA and PEF, employees are permitted in each year of the program … information. Effective Date(s) Institution Pay Period 16L and 17C, paychecks dated 11/29/12 Administration Pay Period 17L and 18C, paychecks dated 12/05/12 Eligibility Criteria Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1195-2012-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… To meet current year-end projections, PIT collections will have to increase 11.1 percent, or $2.5 billion, through the … in the current year, and other tax law changes that may have changed taxpayer behavior and the timing of estimated … although more than $625 million in settlement dollars have been used for general budget support. The SFY 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 247
… Purpose To provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the availability of dates for payroll … checks dated May 3, 2001 Specifics Attached is the Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and File … To provide agencies with the schedule for payroll submission and the availability of dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/247-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children’s Residence (2009-S-90) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … payments and to prevent future inappropriate payments. In addition, we matched the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followTown of Conesville – Long-Term Planning (2016M-314)
… 26, 2016. Background The Town of Conesville is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Consider establishing reserves to set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/02/town-conesville-long-term-planning-2016m-314Corning City School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-105)
… claims auditor properly audited and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The District’s claims auditor did not properly audit and approve all claims prior to payment. We reviewed 100 claims totaling approximately … 43 claims totaling approximately $16.1 million paid to GST BOCES. This compromised the claims auditor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/10/corning-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-105Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget … proposed 2022-23 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1771
… of the process for handling the late submission of Form AC230 (Report of Check Return for Refund or Exchange) and the impact on the employee’s 2019 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and agency appropriations. … 3, 2020 (Admin) will be reflected in the employee’s 2019 Form W-2 and the agency appropriation will be refunded in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1771-processing-2019-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-27-2019-instDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsOpinion 90-37
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … village real property based upon a determination that the proposed use of property by the higher offeror, although … accept a lower offer if it is determined that the use proposed will ultimately bring the greatest amount of revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37