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Public Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfAll My Children Day Care — Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-3) 180-Day Response
Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s3-response.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s66-response1.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfMedicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug … by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … than generic drugs. Key Findings We identified $1,102,823 in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-547
… adjustment process is the employer’s timely payment of the full amount of underpaid FICA tax to the IRS and the … that the employer must make the correction and pay the full underpaid tax within a prescribed time period, which is … remit both the employer and employee share to the IRS in full. OSC is then required to quickly begin collecting from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-547-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-582-cuny-ssmedicareOpinion 91-5
… time of incorporation of the village remain in effect, and new local legislation may be enacted thereafter by the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-88
… Purpose To notify agencies of two new Increment Codes to be reported for tracking employees … with Judiciary Law, Sections 37.3 and 37.9 and two new Reason Codes to be used when reporting the Pay Change … transactions as explained above. Effective Date(s) The new Reason and Increment Codes are available immediately and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-88-new-reason-codes-373-judiciary-law-373-and-379-judiciary-lawSUNY Bulletin No. SU-109
… payments must be reported using the Earnings Code CAR on the Additional Pay page. The annual CAR amount must be on the Position page before submission for payment. The … Earnings Code CAR or ACR and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-109-new-earnings-codes-and-procedures-processing-sunyXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… on June 30 or the first business day following if June 30 falls on a non-business day. Local Assistance, Community … 15 or the first business day following if September 15 falls on a non-business day. SUNY and CUNY State Operations … 30 or the first business day following if September 30 falls on a non-business day. CUNY Stabilization Account and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C of … and public authority intentions to contract for goods and services. This section summarizes the requirements of Article … the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities Article 4C of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… Service Plan. In December 2021, DOH utilized the site name and address provided in network submissions by MLTC plans and assigned a site ID to each to create the HCBS Sites and Contracts … Database (Database). This tool allows DOH to monitor SADC site compliance with the Final Rule by documenting when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s54.pdfIX.7.B Funds Distribution – IX. Federal Grants
… and Chapter XIX, Section 6.C for Non-ESA Agencies. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7b-funds-distributionIX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… In very limited circumstances, the cognizant state agency … for requesting federal reimbursement for program spending. In those instances, the state agency must ensure that … that the federal reimbursement will be requested in a timely manner. It is essential that state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in … Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesOpinion 95-32
… Laws of 1992. Chapter 708 of the Laws of 1992 enacted a new section 10 and amended section 11 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdf