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Opinion 92-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics … not-for-profit agency does not have a prohibited interest in a contract between the county and agency, but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service companies (ESCOs) can sell … thermostats to raise air conditioner settings and lower heating settings. Resources Energy-cost saving ideas in audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers
… provider enrollment rules and (2) if Medicaid paid for improper claims billed by the eye care providers. This … 31, 2015. Background Health care providers must apply for enrollment into the Medicaid program and meet certain … providers who do not meet federal and State requirements for participation in the Medicaid program. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providersYouth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our original report, Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to Localities (2009-S-20). Background Our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our original report Youth Facility Chargeback Rates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/youth-facility-chargeback-rates-localities-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… guidelines and whether Medicaid made improper payments. The audit covers the period April 1, 2010 through September 30, 2013. … “crossover” claims. In December 2009, the Department of Health (Department) implemented an automated crossover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… has not established a consistent documented system for ranking its capital assets by importance, nor a schedule of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… (IRS) For information on unclaimed tax refunds. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) For information on … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology … Common Retirement Fund continues its leadership on one of today’s leading issues – corporate political disclosure. The … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… using Retirement Online . Adjustments can be included in your regular report file. You can only adjust previously … should add or subtract from the previously reported data in order to correct it in our system – Retirement Online will not override …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedXIII.5 Alternatives to the State Travel Card – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… expenses. Alternatives exist for paying necessary lodging and transportation expenses, including but not limited to: … through the SFS AP module. Using OGS travel agents and transportation contract service providers. The State pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii5-alternatives-state-travel-cardCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… whether Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting … whether Homes and Community Renewals Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsIX.9 Administrative Recoveries - Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9-administrative-recoveries-transfers-other-fundsIX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, before the vendors have … the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the State. In such instances the agency should calculate … than $25, agencies should require that amount be paid to the State. Once the interest payment is received, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… days worked, you should submit an adjustment report using Retirement Online ( here is a sample adjustment report file … charged or credited accordingly for the employer portion of all salary adjustments in a future annual billing. Also, you can’t use Retirement Online or the Adjustment Report (RS2050) to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/making-adjustmentsImproper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)
… payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, unacceptable, or false, any Medicaid payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-followIII.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… within the SFS. Bulkload transaction files must meet the file format requirements outlined by the SFS Program. State … visit the Bulkload Information Center on SFS Secure . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/3/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsIX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… of the CMIA regulations, using the most recently issued Single Audit data available. Since NYS has a total amount of Federal … . If state disbursements, as recorded in the annual Single Audit, for a given Assistance Listing Number (ALN) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaIX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… programs, however, are subject to the interest provisions of CMIA. This distinction can be better understood by consulting the CMIA regulations. Subpart A of the regulations deals with the larger federal programs … federal program agency fails to comply with the provisions of Subpart B, (205.3-c), the Treasury Department may decide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Per State Medicaid … performed during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative periods, commonly known as the global … services related to the surgery, such as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-follow