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Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… New York State Office of General Services (OGS) contract to purchase diesel fuel. The Highway Superintendent … during our audit period. Key Recommendations Adhere to New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and the Town’s … follow the requirements of GML Article 18 as they relate to conflicts of interest. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Opinion 2007-3
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to “other compensation” when no increase on or after August … AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of police chief to “other compensation” when no increase on or after August … LAW §207-m: A village chief of police is not entitled to benefits under General Municipal Law §207-m when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3Maple Avenue Volunteer Fire Company #4 – Cash Disbursements (2016M-118)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if cash disbursements were properly approved and … approximately $10,700. Key Finding The Treasurer did not comply with the provision of the bylaws that requires … by requiring that bills be paid only after they have been reviewed and approved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/06/03/maple-avenue-volunteer-fire-company-4-cash-disbursements-2016m-118Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the … adults with a disability was 31% compared to 72% for working-age adults without a disability. Employment can … and potentially reduced costs of publicly funded benefits for people with disabilities. The New York Employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… disability rights movement," said Ted Kennedy, Jr., bone cancer survivor, amputee and Board Chair of the American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… sales of $5.39 billion include $4.21 billion of new money and $1.18 billion of refundings and reofferings as … scheduled for January, of which $3.57 billion is for new money and $622 million for refunding and reoffering purposes; … million scheduled for February, all of which is for new money purposes; and $743 million scheduled for March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development/New York City Housing Development Corporation – Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-response.pdfDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… New York state has one of the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because measures to restrict the excessive use of debt have been circumvented over the years in state budgets. Since the Debt Reform Act was passed … New York state has one of the nations highest debt levels largely because measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… major public authorities during the second quarter of 2026. The planned sales of $4.47 billion include $3.66 … planned sales of $5.34 billion during the first quarter of 2026, and $7.43 billion during second quarter of 2025. The … Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York City, and their respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7) . About the … spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future generations; and care for parks and public spaces. Parks maintains about 30,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… tremendous uncertainty, the state’s fiscal position is currently stable, providing an opportunity to build … spreading out the use of these funds over several years is prudent, DOB indicates that the majority of the SFY … went to “government services.” Without greater detail, it is difficult to assess to what extent the temporary funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58 ). About the Program … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2022-23, SUNY had an overall budget of $12.5 … and fees. SUNY’s Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy) states that each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… and coinsurance, as follows. Medicaid pays 100% of the deductibles. Medicaid pays 100% of the copayments and coinsurance on inpatient claims, and Medicaid pays 85% of the copayments and coinsurance on outpatient claims except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs … will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… Program The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC Program) is a federally funded Medicaid benefit that provides free … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for implementation of the VFC Program. The CDC … in the initial audit report, yet significant action is still required to prevent future Medicaid overpayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department) and is overseen at the federal level by the Centers for Medicare … in the initial audit report, and significant action is still required to prevent future Medicaid overpayments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, … 31, 2009. Our audit identified $40 million of excessive dental services that exceeded certain frequency limits (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-funds