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Opinion 93-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … ". . . municipal corporations and districts shall have power to enter into, award, cancel and terminate agreements … In reaching the above conclusion, we are mindful that the Attorney General in Opn No. I 89-26 has concluded that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Real Property Dispositions
… Island, the Queens West Development, and the Word Trade Center. According to the Port Authority’s 2014 Annual Report, … that they follow Administrative Instruction 25-3.02 (AI), which governs the disposition of real property. Key Findings Our examination revealed that the AI is obsolete. The AI was last updated on October 2, 1990, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1960
… agencies with the 2021 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. Background Taxable Travel … by receipts. The 2021 maximum rate allowed by IRS for PCM is 56.0 cents per mile effective from January 1, … December 31, 2021. Current maximum Federal per diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1960-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… heroin and prescription opioid abuse reached record highs in New York state in 2014, according to a report issued today by State … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesCost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension to help … Once you are eligible , you automatically receive a COLA increase each September. How COLA is Determined In accordance with State law, the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-135
… on Workers’ Compensation Disability Leave ( WDL ) without pay or on paid or unpaid Military Leave Stipend ( MLS ) or Military Training Stipend ( … upon return from leave, provided the return to the payroll is prior to November 30, 2008. Eligible employees on Workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-135-june-2008-ucs-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-blazer-allowanceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-119
… Entry procedures. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Negotiating Units SY , SR , S9 , DR , F8 , 87 , G9 and 86 … and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments for employees in Negotiating Units SY , SR , S9 , DR , F8 , and 87 will be made in a separate check dated June 27, 2007. The Uniform Blazer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-119-june-2007-ucs-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-blazer-allowanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Operations (Albany County) The District Treasurer did not account for health insurance benefits provided to cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… conducted primarily through the Office of Early Learning for program functions and the Facilities Planning Office for safety and fire inspections. Department regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2015 Through March 31, 2016
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … Medicaid payments, as follows: $3,521,562 in overpayments for fee-for-service claims for recipients whose services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/30/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2015-through-march-31-2016Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2013 Through March 31, 2014
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid program. … not properly factor Medicare coverage or a lower level of care into the payment; $682,022 in overpayments for pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/21/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2013-through-march-31-2014City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2022-23 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $692.9 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $686.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… review the Executive Director’s oversight of the processes and procedures governing the disbursement process to … that operates under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and management of the downtown Ithaca area. The DIA is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252The Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… expenses reported on Kelberman’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program … is to provide state-of-the-art programs and services for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through various programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… January 1, 2009, to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has … accurate and up-to-date financial information. … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Village has service facilities located throughout the New York metropolitan area and provides residential, outpatient … Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (2007-S-60) … To determine whether Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Requirements – Evaluations (Report 2017-N-3 ). About the Program In New York State, the Regulations of the … for the referral, evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, and placement of students in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and … Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 796 square miles and has approximately 298,000 … staff, for the County’s day-to-day management. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5