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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020 (2019-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) 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-2021-19s53-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019 (2019-S-12) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) 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-2020-19s12-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-67)
To determine whether the expenses reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s67.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-091223.pdfOpinion 88-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- County Sheriff (disposition of unclaimed county prisoners' property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … at 28 Opns St Comp 1972 p 97 still represents the views of this Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Transferring or Terminating Your Membership
… public retirement system, sign in to your Retirement Online account . From your Account Homepage, go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area and click “Reinstate a Previous … Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipOpinion 2002-7
… the municipality or school district (see, e.g., 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County … library board (see e.g., 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-260, p 71; 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-866, unreported; 1975 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Opinion 2006-9
… of a town sewer district to the county, in connection with the establishment of a county sewer district. You … on behalf of a county district, the town, by agreement with the purchaser, may provide that the “payment of the … services to town district residents (see also, e.g., Bill Jacket, L 1973, ch 326, Budget Report on Departmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9Opinion 89-64
… of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution (see Grand Realty v City of White Plains , 125 AD2d 639, 510 NYS2d 172; … board's fiduciary duty is a question of fact (see Grand Realty , supra ) which cannot be determined by this Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Opinion 88-58
… for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(5); GENERAL … §6-c(8): An expenditure for the construction of a highway garage made from a capital reserve fund established for the … a capital reserve fund for the construction of a highway garage. You have indicated that the reserve fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Opinion 96-20
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (abolishment in village) REFERENDUM -- … Whether a village police department which was established by a resolution of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-20Opinion 98-23
… -- Villages (designation of twenty-five m.p.h. zones) VILLAGE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1600, 1643; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(6): A village may not, pursuant to Vehicle and Traffic Law, §1643 or by local law, impose a village-wide maximum speed limit of twenty-five m.p.h. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Opinion 94-26
… improvement district, the boundaries of which include area within one or more villages within the town. When a town … establishes a business improvement district which includes area within one or more villages, the limitation on district … improvement district, the boundaries of which include area within a village located within the town. If so, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Opinion 2004-6
… PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by village with historical society) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Consideration (services by an historical society for use of village building) VILLAGE LAW §1-102(1); … AFFAIRS LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Opinion 2000-19
… Benevolent Association (use of tax monies to install an elevator accessible to disabled members of association) … fire insurance tax monies to pay for installation of an elevator in a building owned by the association. The … fire insurance tax monies to pay for installation of an elevator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19What Every Employer Should Know – What Every Employer Should Know
… understanding of the Retirement System and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnershipPre-Retirement Consultations
… you’re nearing retirement, you may want to speak with one of our representatives to review your benefits and ask any … different retirement dates or a beneficiary’s date of birth. When you’re done, you can print or save your … what to expect after applying and things to be aware of during retirement Find your retirement plan publication to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultations