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Opinion 96-10
… Law, §6-g(8). You ask whether a fire district, subject to voter approval, may transfer the unexpended balance of a … of a type, or specific item or items, of equipment. A resolution for the establishment of a capital reserve fund to … general fund of the fire district, irrespective of whether voter approval is obtained (1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-787, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10Opinion 96-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … Whether approval of the State Comptroller is required prior to the purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1IV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… of an existing asset with a similar asset. (An old air conditioning system is replaced by a new air conditioning system) 60510 Building Improvements An … capabilities, such as replacement of an old air conditioner with a new one of the same type and performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsVI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… viewed online in SFS via the navigation: SFS Financials > Tree Manager > Tree Viewer For additional instruction on this topic, visit job aid SFS Job Aid: JAA-KK215-018 – … The BU Reporting Tree (RPT_SW_BUS_UNIT) supports the roll-up of BUs by branch of government. Department The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … the budgetary (cash) basis reports can be found on OSC’s website at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/finance . DOB … to the State Comptroller and to the Chairs of the Senate Finance and the Assembly Ways and Means committees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… of travel and conference expenses. The auditing body or official must be familiar with travel and conference … circumstances that you may need assistance with. Please contact the regional office for your locality with any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionTitle IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… in Title IV-E funding in FY 2025 and $295 million in FY 2026, all of which is allocated to the Administration for … care census has decreased by nearly 40 percent since June 2015, there still remain 6,500 children in foster care … 21.2 21.1 Total IV-E Funding $ 298.8 $ 295.4 Sources: NYC Office of Management and Budget; OSC analysis FIGURE 2 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Systems (Report 2023-S-24 ). About the Program The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public … maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, including the Sacandaga, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followLocal Government Ethics
… in local codes of ethics to include nepotism. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsProcurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Vetoed on December 11, 2015 – Veto Memo 303 – A.7513-B (Peoples-Stokes) / …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Report 2014-S - 27). Background There are … in place at a given facility, nor could it identify the code violations that had been waived at those facilities. … of Health: Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers ( 2014-S-27 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health care services. In addition to … in potential overpayments for similar claims that had a high risk of not meeting the billing requirements for low … in overpayments; review the $949,681 in payments at high risk of not meeting the billing requirements for low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followMaximus, Inc.
… and comply with State procurement laws, including procurements conducted through third parties. DOH was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Housing Preference for Disabled Veterans (2010-S-42). Background In November 2007, the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Unnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Report 2010-S-75). … made premium payments to Medicaid managed care plans for Medicaid recipients who also had Medicare health insurance coverage, known as "dual eligibles." For the three-year audit period ended May 31, 2010, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… initial report Group Health Incorporated: New York State Dental Program - Payments for Scaling and Root Planing … 1, 2005 through December 31, 2008. New York State provides dental insurance benefits to certain State employees and … contracts with Group Health Incorporated (GHI) to process dental claims on behalf of the State. Emblem Health is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) paid Hourly Based Information Technology Services (HBITS) vendors: (i) at the appropriate hourly bill rates; (ii) for consultants with the required … time-efficient means for agencies to procure short-term hourly information technology services. Each HBITS contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesChild and Dependent Care Credit
… potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits credits processed by the Department of Taxation an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditCVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue ( 2019-S-27 ). Background The New York … eligible prescription drug claims in its temporary holding account. We found that CVS Health improperly designated a temporary holding account, used to process certain prescription drug claims, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… services; identifying, investigating, and resolving complaints made by or on behalf of residents in a timely … relationships with residents, and respond to resident complaints. Our initial audit report, issued on October 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-follow