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Wage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report, Wage Theft Investigations (2013-S-38). … that the Department has made substantial progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example: The Department is now … implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report Wage Theft Investigati …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followQuality of Internal Control Certifications (Follow-Up)
… Purpose In 2012, we conducted a series of audits at 12 State agencies focusing specifically on their … Internal Control Certifications submitted to the Division of the Budget (DOB). We examined whether these agencies … answered all the questions with the appropriate level of detail, and maintained documentation supporting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/07/quality-internal-control-certifications-followHear 2 Learn PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Hear 2 Learn PLLC (Hear 2 Learn) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Hear 2 Learn is a privately owned institution located in Syracuse, … To determine whether the costs reported by Hear 2 Learn PLLC Hear 2 Learn on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/hear-2-learn-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … public authorities are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve … of the Empire State Development. DED is responsible for the certification of MWBEs. The Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Astor Services for Children & Families (Astor) on its Consolidated Fiscal … fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Astor, a not-for-profit organization located in Rhinebeck, New York, … the ages of three and five years. Astor is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 2014 through September 30, 2014. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 164 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $25 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Improper Managed Care Payments for Certain Medicaid Recipients (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Medicaid managed care payments and strengthen efforts to oversee and monitor Medicaid managed care enrollments. Key … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/20/improper-managed-care-payments-certain-medicaid-recipients-followTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Purpose To determine whether Barnard College complied with the … students. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid … To determine whether Barnard College complied with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeUnnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Unnecessary Medicaid Payments for Children at Voluntary Agencies (2010-S-47). Background … and procedures in place to ensure proper Medicaid payments for foster care children placed in voluntary agencies. The … (known as voluntary agencies) are enrolled in Medicaid. For these children, the State establishes a “Daily Child Care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/23/unnecessary-medicaid-payments-children-voluntary-agencies-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs ( 2009-S-87 ). Background Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followOpinion 2002-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. CEMETERIES -- Privately-owned cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) HISTORIC … You ask whether a town may accept a gift of a privatelyowned family cemetery established during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2000-12
… 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 -- Codes of Ethics (requiring abstention from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Opinion 93-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - of governing board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC … Whether commissioners of the Rushford Lake Recreation District may be reimbursed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Opinion 99-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … or sewer system) SEWERS AND SEWER SYSTEMS -- Financing of (authority to provide real property tax exemptions when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15Opinion 2001-1
… minimum requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §90; 29 USC §201 et seq .; NY CONST, ART. VIII, §1: A village board may … governments ( Garcia v San Antonio MTA , 469 US 528, 105 S Ct 1005, 83 L Ed2d 1016), New York State law applies in … to the extent not inconsistent with the FLSA (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-11, p 26). Thus, we have expressed the opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Opinion 2001-5
… district, however, may not offer rewards in connection with other matters. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-242, p 302 is … authorizes a fire district to offer rewards in connection with other matters, such as incidents involving injury to … to offer such rewards in light of its express power with respect to fire prevention and safety, and its power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Opinion 2000-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service … FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Opinion 2000-3
… ... together with an application, in duplicate, for permission [of the State Comptroller] to create or extend … or extensions of districts require the prior permission of the State Comptroller. In this regard, … 6 of section 194 provides, with certain exceptions, that permission of the State Comptroller is not required for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-3Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (2009-S-36). Background Our … 20, 2010, examined whether Medicaid made overpayments for recipients who were also enrolled in Medicare Part A. … Medicare Part A provides supplementary medical insurance for inpatient care in hospitals, post-hospital nursing home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/04/medicaid-payments-medicare-part-beneficiaries-followUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Unnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Report 2010-S-75). … made premium payments to Medicaid managed care plans for Medicaid recipients who also had Medicare health insurance coverage, known as "dual eligibles." For the three-year audit period ended May 31, 2010, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-follow