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Opinion 91-59
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (use of money for retirement and death benefits) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Volunteer and Exempt … AD2d 903, 440 NYS2d 703; Uniformed Fire Officers Assoc. v Mutual Aid Association , 82 AD2d 916, 440 NYS2d 706; see also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 93-28
… purpose of providing State-aid toward the construction, operation and/or maintenance of highways, bridges and … except debt service (see Highway Law, §§10-c[5]; L 1993, ch 53 [1993-94 Aid to Localities Budget, pp 230-231]; L 1993, ch 56, §§2-4, 13, 14; L 1993, ch 57, §§199, 200). Highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 93-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection … fire protection services to a fire protection district in the town. Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, … agreements. Subdivision one of section 119-o provides, in relevant part, that ". . . municipal corporations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … systems will only get worse." Of the audits, 22 pointed to water loss as an issue and estimated that fixes could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… The number of days worked you report for your employees has a … We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit eligibility and, in most cases, used in … The standard work day SWD represents the amount of time per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… Adult Protective Services (APS) providers have sufficient staffing and case management practices to implement APS … cases from April 2019 through August 2023 and casework and staffing information from April 2019 through October 2024. … providers, especially during periods of high turnover and staffing shortages, to ensure the needs of clients are fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… excess of permitted limits; $357,066 was paid for newborn birth claims that contained inaccurate birth information, such as the newborn’s birth weight; and $46,193 was paid for services rendered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… must comply with DHS’ Human Service Providers Fiscal Manual (Fiscal Manual), the New York City Health and Human Services Cost … sufficient documentation to support proper procurement and maintenance of required inventories. Review ICL’s food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… with the MUTCD. Develop procedures regarding the camera repair process and update the Electrical Shop Standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… and diagnosis code; $513,427 was paid for practitioner, clinic, inpatient, pharmacy, and episodic home health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2020, eMedNY processed over 151 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $38 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… 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, … third-party health insurance (TPHI); $3.2 million was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… instructions for processing the retroactive Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) payments for 2020 and 2021 for … of the previous contract, the 2020 and 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay payments, for calendar years 2019 and … and the Public Employees Federation (PEF), employees whose assignment constitutes an exposure to inherent danger by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2066
… 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 Pre-Tax Adoption 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security … Deficiency 502 NYS SS/Medicare Deficiency 682 VDC Before Tax Arrears 685 VDC Suspense Before Tax Arrears GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2066-april-2019-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-changes-command-pay-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 2147
… Federation (PEF), provides for a retroactive increase in Location Pay for employees located Downstate who are … receiving Earnings Code LOC and employees located in the counties of Dutchess, Putnam or Orange currently … to Location pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay will be paid in paychecks dated 08/30/2023 (Administration Pay Period 10L) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2147-april-2023-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonState Agencies Bulletin No. 2146
… to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay will be paid in paychecks dated 08/30/2023 (Administration Pay Period 10L) … the Additional Pay page using the effective dates listed in the chart above for the April 2023 increases for all employees in Bargaining Units 06, 18, 46, 66, 78, 79 receiving Location …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2146-april-2023-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudsonWaverly Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-38)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … to staff. Key Finding The District did not provide mental health training as required to any staff for the … District District used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/waverly-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkWellsville Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-39)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wellsville Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … Determine whether the Wellsville Central School District District used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/wellsville-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newEden Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-28)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Eden Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … Determine whether the Eden Central School District District used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/eden-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-york