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Opinion 92-3
… the chairman's loan from the engineer is outstanding. If only the chairman may approve the engineer's vouchers, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3Opinion 98-18
… authority under Article 9 of the State Constitution (see, NY Const., art IX, §3[d][2]; see also, Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… Section 307 authorizes the expenditure of surcharge moneys only for payment of "system costs" as permitted by article 6. … equipment, the definition encompasses not only the actual costs of acquiring and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Security Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical State Education Department … classification process and adopting adequate information security policies and procedures. The Department could also … systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical systems. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Fordham University … the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for the 2015-16 academic year totaled 8,855 undergraduate … social work, and theology. Annual undergraduate tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… home to the CUNY Aviation Institute and the Northeastern Regional Laboratory of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. … eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For the three academic … awards. Incorrect certifications include four students who received awards but did not meet the requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… Agencies should have an established process in place requiring employees to substantiate their business use … is the most restrictive and cannot be used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was … use of chauffeur services is usually based on the fair market value of obtaining such services in the market place. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… “R” line and Flushing-Main Street on the number “7” line (Phase I). Subsequently, SEO expanded the Pilot Program twice. … in each of the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens) as Phase II; and an additional 29 locations, on the “J” and “M” lines were added (Phase III) in July 2014. All 29 stations are elevated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in … veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. NYC HPD approved many of these non-veterans’ applications, … included in our initial report. Key Finding NYC HPD has made progress in addressing the issues identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 99-9
… to pay for continuing legal education tuition for city attorney) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures … - continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Conferences and … Schools (continuing legal education tuition for municipal attorney) -- Compensation (continuing legal education tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-9Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background … York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects (i.e., flagged conditions). We … defects identified during inspections. However, highway bridges were not always inspected timely, including three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Report 2008-S-103). … included in our initial audit report Travel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued March 29, 2011, our … 5, 2014, of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings DoE officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial … Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately … Interest State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… issues. Key Recommendations Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… for excessive amounts of coinsurance on 497 claims for clinic services. Because of the excessive claims, Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established … to pass on the savings to Medicaid when they submit claims for 340B drugs. Our initial audit report, which was issued on … Department actions are still needed as millions of dollars in rebates remain uncollected. From April 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and research studies relating to the treatment of mental illness. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012 (2012-S-24) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … on July 19, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-follow