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Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020 (2020-S-22)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s22.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown
… released the following statement today on the shutdown of the federal government: "A federal government shutdown has … released the following statement today on the shutdown of the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-federal-government-shutdownOpinion 89-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as … tax moneys may be expended to pay for the publication of a fire department newsletter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Opinion 88-68
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (authority of individual member to vote on matter of personal interest) … Whether a member of a town planning board is disqualified from considering and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-68Opinion 97-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (fire district … a fire district treasurer would have a prohibited conflict of interest in the fire districts contract with the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Opinion 94-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … associated with advance planning to study feasibility of county-wide wastewater treatment) COUNTY LAW, §250 et … Whether the cost of the study is charged against the countys general fund or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-28Opinion 95-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Central High School Districts (apportionment of expenses among school districts included therein) WORDS … to be used for the apportionment required by section 1908 of the Education Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16Opinion 2001-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor certification) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties … to certify claims submitted for payment for the provision of goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… yesterday awarded through negotiated sale $572,715,000 of New York State General Obligation (GO) Bonds. After a … order period, the State received total orders of over $1.6 billion or 2.8 times the amount of bonds offered, which allowed the State to reduce yields in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, 2006. … grant, loan, and other financial assistance awards of more than $25,000 be displayed on a searchable, publicly … on how their tax dollars are being spent. As a matter of discretion, usaspending.gov also displays certain federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataIX.7.B Funds Distribution – IX. Federal Grants
… requires State funds be used for a specified percentage of a grants spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7b-funds-distributionIX.5.B Billing for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project Costing, Grants … expenditures systematically for Federal and State share of costs. Are required to set up Funds Distribution to … the Federal Billing Process (See Chapter XIV, Section 15.E of this guide on how to set this up in the Project Guide) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5b-billing-onboarding-agenciesIX.5.A Billing for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project Costing, Grants … 2 - Miscellaneous Receipts/Accounts Receivable Receipts of this Guide. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 2/01/2022 … Enterprise Services Automation ESA is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project Costing Grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix5a-billing-non-onboarding-agenciesIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… and Federal laws governing the access and dissemination of confidential, personal and private information … “confidential information”), such as: The Privacy Act of 1974 Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 Public Officers Law The Freedom of Information Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationII.4 New York State Financial Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-new-york-state-financial-accountingII.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle. Standards are established in the … Minimum Financial Reporting Requirements; Basis of Accounting; and Cash and Basic Financial Statements. An important element of financial accounting and reporting is the operation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school district resources. The … are responsible for the supervision and accountability of travel and conference expenses in accordance with board … whether a rank-and-file employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleDays Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… the days worked for your employees is a crucial part of employer reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/days-workedVII.10.C Reducing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Reducing a cash advance can be voluntary on the part of the agency or could be required by OSC. Any State agency … to discontinue operations must return the full amount of the advance. Reduce a Cash Advance Prepare a check in the amount of the reduction payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10c-reducing-cash-advance