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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… implemented and two were partially implemented. United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (UHC): Empire Plan … and fully comply with contract provisions that require timely audit access to all documents and information deemed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 98-9
… that the town has established an ambulance district and contracted with a not-for-profit ambulance company to … to the ambulance company pursuant to the contract and that no provision has been made for the imposition of … making use of the company's services within the district and provide for the payment of that fee to the company. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 97-3
… the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Interest and Penalties (authority to waive) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, … Tax Law does not authorize a village to waive interest and penalties on taxes which became a lien prior to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 97-14
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (furniture and trophy case) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … expenditures to purchase furniture for a recreation room and a trophy case for a meeting room for department use. You … a trophy case in the department's meeting room, and to pay for furniture for the department's recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-14Opinion 92-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (supervised … fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness … functions, the nature of the supervision is such that the fire district has reasonable assurance that it is realizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Opinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… the Department of Civil Service (DCS) to establish a new payroll bargaining unit code, BU 81. This change is … the Department of Civil Service (DCS) to establish a new payroll bargaining unit code, BU 91. This change is … 82, for purposes of the Taylor Law. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 81 has been established for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2013-S-35). Background Medicaid provides health care services to those who are … three recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… centers on December 1, 2008. The APG methodology was then implemented in diagnostic and treatment centers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… who are African-American or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton Simpson … who are AfricanAmerican or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton Simpson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Exhibit A in the audit for addresses), including the 30 locations with the highest number of construction noise complaints in the city (29 of these locations were in Manhattan) and an additional five locations … In June, DiNapoli’s office released an audit that looked at noise complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarContract Advisory No. 6
… associated with the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect Vendor ID Has Been Used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractState Agencies Bulletin No. 856
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Time Entry codes and procedures for the payment of the Over … Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over 40 Compensatory Time II program: … To inform agencies of the new Time Entry codes and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/856-2008-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-ii-cash-outSUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… that were either for non-reimbursable expenses ($200 hotel room smoking charge) or lacked adequate assurance that the … charges). Key Recommendation Recover the $200 hotel room smoking charge from the hotel or the employee. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-72
… In addition, if the employee has any subsequent time off the payroll, the increment code must be evaluated and if … preliminary listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are … increment code may need to be adjusted as a result of time off the payroll and could impact the employee’s April 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-72-april-2015-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-59
… of the April 2013 LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … 04/24/13 (Administration). There is no direct deposit for this payment. Background Chapter 49 of the Laws of 2008, … Agreement between the State of New York and DC37, provides for an April Longevity Payment as a one-time, lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-59-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumState Police Bulletin No. SP-152
… agencies of new voluntary deduction code 481, NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund, established for members of the New York State Troopers Police Benevolent Association (PBA). Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by PBA Background In reference to the Laws of New York, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-152-new-deduction-code-481-nys-troopers-pba-signal-30-fundDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-61
… preliminary listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be duplicated if additional copies are … supporting the salary equation with the Correction Sheet. Eligible employees who are in a composite position … increment code may need to be adjusted as a result of time off the payroll and could impact the employee’s October 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-61-october-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lumpMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… report notes it is essential for DiNapoli’s auditors to have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in … data from MCOs; and Apply financial penalties when MCOs do not comply with DOH requirements. See the complete report: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 94-22
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT … -- Assessments (custody, control and expenditure of) -- District Management Association (contract for services with) … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§980-j, 980-l: Charges imposed on behalf of a town business improvement district are under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22