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Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… fire safety of buildings) within their jurisdictions for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. … plan and evacuation plan to be prepared and maintained for most buildings. The plans must be reviewed or updated at … that cities, counties, towns and villages are responsible for enforcing the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1DiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. … come and get it. My thanks to Borough President Diaz for inviting my team and me to provide this service to his … DiNapoli and the Office of the New York State Comptroller for expanding their efforts to track down the owners of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… DiNapoli said. Through 11 months of the fiscal year, All Funds receipts totaled nearly $136.6 billion, a decline … primarily because of timing of federal payments. All Funds spending totaled just under $131.5 billion through … Medicaid (up $1.4 billion primarily from federal sources). All Funds spending was $557 million lower than the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… internal controls over selected financial activities and to identify opportunities for revenue enhancement, for … Frewsburg Central School District is located in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is governed by an … did not adopt policies governing the establishment, use and maintenance of reserve funds and could not demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary … Department 5,661 questionable payments totaling $591,902 for follow-up evaluation and appropriate action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditTown of Ontario – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2013M-105)
… and information technology (IT) controls for the period January 1, 2011, through September 19, 2012. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-ontario-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2013m-105Selected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for parking violations. This audit covered the period from … to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for parking fines for the approximately 30 entities that can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … be lapsing on 06/30/2021 and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates This will be effective … SFS will need to be completed before 06/17/2021 in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… Employees Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2020 are affected. Background Appropriations … allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on June 30, 2020 and will no longer be available for payroll … SFS changes required will need to be completed before June 18, 2020 to be used in PayServ for the Institution check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in … system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Town of White Creek – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2013M-64)
… adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of White Creek is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … members. Budgeted 2013 appropriations were $271,156 for the general fund and $672,290 for the highway fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-white-creek-board-oversight-financial-activities-2013m-64DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… across the state. “Protecting and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and … DiNapoli recommended: Providing training to grant managers on assessing applicant eligibility, particularly related to … Other recent DiNapoli reports on housing include: New York State Homes and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… January 2017 through December 2021. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-24
… OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Advance Requirements RRSU employees whose base annual salary is below the Job Rate for their current position on the 4/1/07 Salary Schedule are eligible for a Performance Advance if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-24-april-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity-paymentsOpinion 88-1
… U.S. Postal Service is an agency of the federal government for purposes of this section. GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; … 66 NY2d 833, 498 NYS2d 364; Brooklyn Park v Armstrong , 45 NY 234; Gerwitz v City of Long Beach , 69 Misc 2d 763, 330 … act of the State Legislature to authorize a conveyance of land dedicated to use as a public parking lot (1978 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as the city works through … health. I commend Mayor Noble on his creative vision for Kingston’s future and his able stewardship of the city’s … come under pressure in recent years due in part to cost increases including those associated with the city’s fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingOperational Advisory No. 14
… Procure to Pay (P2P) Initiative, measures have been taken in the Federal draw billing process to ensure that only vouchers that have reached payment date get billed for Federal draw reimbursement purposes. These measures keep New York State in compliance with CMIA Regulations. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/14-federal-billing-changes-due-implementation-p2pOpinion 96 - 14
… a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as a result of that contract. In addition, a municipal officer or … because he or she would receive a pecuniary benefit as a result of the contract or would be deemed to have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Opinion 91-2
… information relative to potential conflicts of interest by requesting that OTB officials fill out a confirmation form … Authority , Court of Appeals, decided 12/20/90; cf . NY Const, art V, §1, relative to Comptroller's audit … the Comptroller "may issue a subpoena ... requiring a person or persons to attend before the comptroller, ... and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 94-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) -- Discount Bonds (amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19