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Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-146
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to Article II of the DC 37 Union Contract Agreement. Affected … Unit SK represented by DC 37, Local 1070 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated February 18, 2009 OSC Actions OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-146-district-council-37-local-1070-dues-and-agency-shop-feeOpinion 97-4
… of the Association upon the death of his or her spouse. For purposes of this opinion, we assume that the spouse is … chapter 796 provides: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … may use foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide for the care and relief of the firefighter and his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Opinion 92-50
… in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (preference to local bidder) LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding … by General Municipal Law, §103) -- Pre-emption (preference to local bidder) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Commerce Clause (preference to local bidder) -- Equal Protection (preference to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office visits. The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New … safe driving record both on and off the job. Additionally, school bus drivers must undergo criminal background checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. … a code of ethics or procurement and investment policies as required by General Municipal Law (GML). As a result, the … in a financial institution authorized by GML. Continue preparing monthly bank reconciliations and providing monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialSelected Management and Operations Practices
… 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management practices at least … Energy Efficiency Program. A. ReCharge New York Purpose To determine whether NYPA managed the ReCharge New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively … ensure provider claims do not include State reimbursement for depreciation expenses. The audit covered the period … services. OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesTherapy and Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Manual. The audit included expenses claimed on TLC’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and certain expenses claimed on TLC’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background TLC is a Brooklyn-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide full-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/therapy-and-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (Office) is responsible for administering the Statewide Interoperable … toward statewide interoperability. The Division does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to … grant extension requests is not clearly stated, nor does it strictly enforce its documentation requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment … health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for adults receiving treatment for … measure performance against expectations, it is unclear to what extent, if any, the other 76 percent of discharged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s … and submits its reportable incidents to SED by September 30 of each year. SED uses this VADIR data to calculate each school’s “School Violence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresOpinion 2003-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-Town Charges (raising costs for town police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6Opinion 90-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … respect to the tentative budget of a village, required by section 5-508(3) of the Village Law. In pertinent part, … Law further provides that, upon the adoption of the budget by resolution of the board of trustees, "the wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… determine if the provider inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. This audit covered the period January 1, … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, New York’s Medicaid … 6.5 million enrollees and Medicaid claim costs for eye care services totaled about $10 million. During the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andOpinion 2010-1
Whether monies held in a park land trust fund pursuant to village law may be expended to pay that part of the purchase price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 88-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Law, §103 provides that, except as otherwise provided by the State Legislature, all purchase contracts involving an … advertisement. In addition to the exceptions provided by the State Legislature (see, e.g., General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Procurement; Technical Cleanup Proposal
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Vetoed on December 11, 2015 – Veto Memo 303 – A.7513-B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/procurement-technical-cleanup-proposalMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… created the MDRP to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drugs. The program was later expanded to require rebate collection for certain physician-administered drugs and drugs dispensed … to enter into a national rebate agreement with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in exchange for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… determine whether the costs reported by Gateway-Longview, Inc. (Gateway) to the State Education Department (SED), Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Office of Mental Health (OMH) and Department of Health (DOH) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-inc