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DiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 89-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility … The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers Law, §3 and Town Law, §23. Public Officers … Law, §3 and Town Law, §23, a person must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify to serve as a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place and performing as intended. This can be a … of cybersecurity threats and the fact that IT is integral in nearly all aspects of local government and school … operations, we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean Air (1996), and Smart Schools (2014). The Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds will … Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation (2005) and Smart Schools (2014). The net proceeds of $452.8 million of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Operational Advisory No. 2
… Subject: The purpose of this Advisory is to notify Business Units of the actions OSC will take if deadlines for transaction … The purpose of this Advisory is to notify Business Units of the actions OSC will take if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at SUNY ‐ Fashion Institute of Technology (2010-T-4) State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… janitorial services to six outpatient facilities located in Brooklyn for the period November 1, 2011 to October 31, … a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included in the employee category covered by the prevailing wage law. … at the prevailing wage rate, when the wages paid were in fact substantially below the prevailing wage rate. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B coinsurance. The audit covers the period … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers for Medicaid claims for Medicare Part B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. As a result of our … (College) employee whose expenses were amongst the highest in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at SUNY ‐ Fashion Institute of Technology (2010-T-4) Higher Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Background The Authority provides transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The … confidence and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card transactions totaling more than $900,000 in revenue. Key Findings We reviewed select operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… payments the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. (Summit) under statewide contract PS65725. Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… 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 … processed and paid. Additionally, we identified $1,011,990 in potential cost avoidance associated with 27,455 Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … percent) were the responsibility of third-party vendors. In these cases, we determined that RGRTA was not providing … to date. Implement the remaining recommendation detailed in the preliminary report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers Medicaid claims for therapy services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… for 2024. Affected Employees: Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… for 2022. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 2162
… for 2023. Affected Employees: Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee … CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee … are informed of the taxability upon enrollment in the program. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2162-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2023