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Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered the period January 1, … a program for electrical equipment maintenance considering manufacturer service manuals; and retain records of tests and … had approximately 500 pieces of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only 4 would need to be reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-144
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Taylor Law (Civil Service Law, Article 14). Affected … of Law Assistants in Bargaining Unit SA Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated February 4, 2009 OSC Actions OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-144-citywide-association-law-assistants-dues-and-agency-shop-feeOpinion 93-16
… earn credit under a service award program for responding to fire alarms during their "regularly assigned work … times during which an individual is required ordinarily to be at work under the terms and conditions of his or her employment. Permitting a volunteer firefighter to take time off to respond to fire alarms does not alter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and … uncertified shelters, and for ensuring they meet minimum standards established by State and local laws and codes. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… of Health, programs authorized by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, and various other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. The audit covered … of Health (Department) is the lead agency responsible for the Early Intervention Program (Program). The mission of the Program is to identify and evaluate as early as possible those infants and toddlers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the security controls over critical … (Department) information systems were sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… The Institute has developed guidelines, materials, and strategies for not-for-profit agencies to strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Purpose To inform agencies of changes to the data entry and processing of new Hire transactions in … new Hire transactions online/directly in PayServ Effective Date(s) Effective Tuesday, November 13, 2012, all new hire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT transformation to consolidate and merge … Key Recommendations Adhere to the New York State IT Account Management/Access Control Standard, as issued by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its assessable expenses related to its administration of Article 25 of the Agriculture and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014State Agencies Bulletin No. 870
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase pursuant to the Taylor Law (Civil Service Law, Article 14). Affected … Council 82 in Bargaining Units 31, 81, 61 and 91 Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated January 15, 2009 (Institution) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/870-council-82-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect … responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the State Superfund … of possible responsible parties, and remediation of the site. Responsible parties are legally responsible for site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryOpinion 2006-3
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Franchise Fees (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) REAL PROPERTY -- Franchise (fund to which town cable television franchise fees are credited) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 88-41
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … response to your letter concerning the expenditure of town funds for fire prevention purposes. Specifically, you inquire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Opinion 2004-9
… the definition of "hospital" in Public Health Law §2801(1) would apply (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-18, p 41; 1989 Opns … or arrangements under that section, was added (L 1992, ch 732). A corresponding amendment was made in 1998 to … No. 91-17, p 59, is superseded to the extent inconsistent with the above. October 7, 2004 Timothy J. Holt, Sr., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Wage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … of more than 12,700 employees. Key Findings The Division does not complete wage theft investigations timely. As of … The Division's Workforce Protection Management system does not provide management with accurate or useful case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health coverage to active and retired State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughOpinion 90-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (disposition of … TOWN LAW, §185(1): Absent a provision to the contrary in a special act of the state legislature, any moneys … paid must be credited to the taxable real property located in such district in the next succeeding assessment of town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-17Total Spending – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… increased $11.1 billion (5.3 percent) to $220.5 billion in 2023. Since 2019, the growth in State spending (29 percent) … $31 billion since 2019, including $5.4 billion in 2023. In 2023, State spending was $11,204 per person. Spending on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-spending