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Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… and misuse of these products. The audit covered the period from April 1, 2012 to July 1, 2018. About the Program Federal … addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that drug has another Food and Drug Administration-approved use … and the Department took steps to promptly address many of the problems we identified. We recommended that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andOpinion 92-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … partisan or political purposes or undertakings (see NY Const, art VIII, §1; Phillips v Maurer , 67 NY2d 672, 499 … 83-204, p 263; see also Public Officers Law, §87[3]; cf . Town Law, §116[13]). We have also expressed the opinion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31I.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… SFS Help Desk can be accessed via email at HelpDesk@sfs.ny.gov or by telephone at (518) 457-7737 or toll-free at … for assistance regarding the policies and practices of New York State regarding: Appropriation accounting; General ledger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-informationDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers suffer from … that another 760,000 New Yorkers have the disease but do not know it. DOH also estimates that 5 million New Yorkers … have type 2 diabetes. Many more will have prediabetes. I congratulate Comptroller DiNapoli on recognizing the impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 … by the District’s purchasing policy. Ensure that purchases of goods and services totaling $22,899 were made with prior … professional services. Obtain verbal or written quotes when required by the purchasing policy. Issue and have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Uniondale Union Free School District – Procurement (2016M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s procurement … that the District receives the correct items and pricing when purchasing goods and services from government contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/uniondale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2016m-195IX.8 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from state appropriated funds are to be immediately documented and … State Finance Law. Such amounts are to be credited to the fund from which the original payment was made. Since all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8-overviewOpinion 91-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … town with fire department rescue squad) -- Fire Districts (when fire district may contract for emergency and general … service to the area of the town outside of the village. When a village has organized an emergency rescue and first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: … capital projects and purchases. Developing a Capital Plan When developing a long-range capital plan, you should think … you should create a multiyear capital plan that details when and how capital purchases will be made and paid for. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… slowed over the past several years, from a peak increase of 7.7 percent in 2003 to a 2 percent increase in the fiscal year ending (FYE) in 2013. Much of this occurred even before the enactment of the 2011 tax … is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do more with less.” Local government revenues increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… to middle-income families. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s … mission is to promote the construction and preservation of affordable, high-quality housing for low- and … file an application and their names are placed on a waiting list based on the size of the apartment the applicant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentCapital Planning and Maintenance
… develops a capital plan that contains budget allocations for asset improvements or renovations. For projects that are beyond its means, the Authority relies … allocated approximately $1 million in operating cash for capital projects. For fiscal year 2015-16, the Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant … the Financial Plan of the City of New York Related Reports NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… The Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is a disaster … and Emergency Services (DHSES), the Statewide Financial System (SFS), and impacted New York State agencies. This … and GL journal entry transactions charging their general fund appropriation/segregation using the Event Project and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… 31st, but, again, there are exceptions, most notably the Big 5 cities (Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Yonkers, and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsWalton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… through 2018-19 and only used approximately $282,000. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1.4 … limit by approximately $590,000 or 2.7 percentage points. When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to the … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… for proposals or quotes to provide assurance the District is receiving the lowest possible price. Properly approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… review and update routinely or when significant changes in the environment occur. Create and maintain service level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224Opinion 97-4
… Firemen's Benevolent Association (use of moneys to pay death benefit upon death of firefighter's spouse) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: … may not use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to pay benefits solely by reason of the disability or death of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Opinion 90-63
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … also authorized to accept gifts, absolutely or "in trust", when such gifts will further a proper public purpose of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63