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Opinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … the fire district, rather than the town. March 27, 1991 James L. Sapienza, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Macedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… Controls over the Payment Process Chapter XIII, Section 2.C - Expense Report Certification Guidance : Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6, Section 6.6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … certification has been extended to be due on or before June 30, 2023 . For this certification, in addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Central … 3.3 to 3.7 percentage points. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Grove and Mountain Lake to establish daily reimbursement rates for services provided to their respective residents. … our report and, as appropriate, revise the reimbursement rates for Lake Grove and Mountain Lake and seek restitution … Setting Special Education Itinerant Teacher Services Rates (2008-S-146) Henry Viscardi School: Compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… commuting costs. Work with the Comptroller's Division of Payroll, Accounting and Revenue Services to take any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesOpinion 91-28
… for municipal purposes or for the payment of refunds to consumers" (see also NY Const, art 14, §1[f]). In our opinion, the reference to "profits" in section 94 means that operating revenues in … moneys may be transferred from the water fund pursuant to that statute and used for any lawful village purpose (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… 10.10 requires municipalities and school districts that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on our review, the significant revenue and expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted … State's Medicaid program. The Department's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for … … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security … heaters and generators it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. Background As part of its response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Brighter Choice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 1,274 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… evaluation of the preliminary budget. Key Findings We performed this budget review because the Town was … System (FSMS). Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the … 2014 adopted budget, but have been received. If the Town does not receive the reimbursements in 2014, Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for legal services for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… 26, 2012. Background The Village of Chatham is located in Columbia County. The Village is governed by an elected … procedures and leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ accrual records. There were no timesheets … all Village bank accounts or update the accounting records in a timely manner. Further, the Board did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … certain foster homes, and providing casework services to children and families. OCFS and these entities use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… was arrested for defrauding the Town of over $14,000 in health care buyout payments he was not entitled to. “Mr. … allegedly deceived the Town to pocket over $14,000 in public funds," DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s … actions,” State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said. In mid-2017, Fletcher informed the Town that he was eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Sachem Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections totaling $438 (64%). The clerk … not always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and … are required to bill Medicare, which is generally the primary payer, before billing Medicaid. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… “While inflation persists and global tensions pose risks to investors, the Fund, thanks to its prudent management and long-term approach, is well positioned to weather any storms and continue to provide retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24