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Opinion 96-23
… TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8017: Section 8017 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules does not grant a broad exemption to towns, or other … in the practice commentaries for section 1301, "... [t]his section merely declares the right of the Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … the vendor selected was a prudent and economical use of public funds. Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 90-23
… contracted by them for so much of the cost of any public improvement as is required by local law or ordinance … of Syracuse for so much of the cost and expense of any public improvement as may be required by the ordinance or … herein specified of any county, city, town, village or school district to contract indebtedness ..." (NY Const, art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23XIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business … if satisfied, allow the employer to exclude the award from the recipient’s income. To the extent the award program … Awards include tangible, personal property with a value of up to: $1,600 for qualified plan awards, or $400 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, … issues, much more can and should be done. I urge OMH to work with other state agencies and make sure New Yorkers with … would allow individuals with disabilities to better assess how employment will impact their income, health coverage, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… and racial disparities. “Despite New York’s efforts to reduce maternal deaths and pregnancy related health … 100,000 babies born. While DOH collects this data, it does little to utilize it. The audit found DOH needs to … Black women was 2.3 times higher than for white women. DOH does not track severe maternal morbidity cases, despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … occupied by CityFHEPS clients. … To determine whether the NYC Department of Social Services is administering the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… for services rendered to their members. The Medicaid program should not pay claims on a FFS basis when the … services are covered by managed care. The State’s Medicaid program offers different types of managed care. Most … The carved-out services are controlled by the scope of benefits information maintained in eMedNY. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … fire safety procedures including inspections, reporting, and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of … school year. Even so, the Department does not follow up to prompt compliance and, as a result, has little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… sense given what you know about the local government or school and its operations). This would help you assess … individuals no longer employed by the local government or school, you could ask appropriate follow-up questions. In … responsibilities has access to the local government or school’s accounting program. The following guidance will help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps … enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid the secondary. As a secondary payer, rather than … Districts to take action on. Key Recommendations Follow up with recipients who appeared eligible for Medicare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 1818
… Updated April 2, 2020: With the complete passage of the 2020-21 state budget expected today (4/2/2020), state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1818-possible-delay-direct-deposit-funds-and-paycheck-distribution-april-1DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s … data for their Excelsior Jobs Program and START-UP NY Program that showed positive results and led to some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing policies and unnecessary waste. Save … status. Fully comply with DASA requirements. While a code of conduct is posted on the School website, the code is not … information. Key Recommendations Promote the proper use of credit cards by developing adequate policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Audit Committee
… The audit committee assists and advises the board on issues relating to the district’s internal and external audits. Selecting the audit committee You must … have at least three members. The committee must develop and operate under a charter. Who qualifies Candidates should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-audit-committeeRoosevelt Fire District – Fire Station Project (2015M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls … District is a district corporation of the state, distinct and separate from the Town of Hyde Park, Dutchess County, in which it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/23/roosevelt-fire-district-fire-station-project-2015m-163Pultneyville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-80)
… and separate from the Town of Williamson, Wayne County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/pultneyville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsPulteney Volunteer Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department’s financial … Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department, located in the Town of Pulteney, Steuben County, is affiliated with the Pulteney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/19/pulteney-volunteer-fire-department-controls-over-financial