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DiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… "My legislative proposal would help ensure that the public is aware of the costs of providing fire services before … that implements best practices." DiNapoli's legislation is supported by the Firemen's Association of the State of New … residents. New York's system for providing fire protection is complex. It can lead to lack of civic understanding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 89-46
… of the town who, if he or she wished, could register as a voter (1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-32, p 51; see also 1985 Atty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into … systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, Internet access, … increase the odds that your systems and data will remain safe. Management, including the governing board, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… increases, and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system … and New York State business travel to these locations is infrequent, the maximum allowances will only be updated … . The site allows individuals to search by foreign location for per …
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
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Camillus … are not adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that department funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2278
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background: Pursuant to Internal … The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2278-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2024-0Operational Advisory No. 2
… Business Units of the actions OSC will take if deadlines for transaction approval are not met. Guidance: SFS … 2014 March 28, 2014 Credit Memos Credit memos submitted for approval from April 1 to March 31, which are unapproved … to the following rules: ROA vouchers that are submitted for approval from April 1 to March 20, without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… (TAP) awards. Background Dowling College (Dowling) is an independent, coeducational college located in Suffolk … and Education. Undergraduate tuition for full-time study is about $12,700 per semester. Current enrollment is about 2,000 students. TAP is an entitlement program …
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
… the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The … March 31, 2014. Background OMH contracted for $2.3 million with Shorefront to provide janitorial services to six …
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
… 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. Background Medicare is a federal health program for the elderly and disabled. It … for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal health program for certain … "dual eligibles." For dual eligible recipients, Medicare is generally the primary payer while Medicaid is the …
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
… with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period July 1, 2008 to … complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
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
… Program (TAP) awards. Background Plaza College (Plaza) is a private postsecondary educational intuition located in … health. Plaza serves approximate 800 students and tuition is about $5,000 per semester. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the protection of cardholder data at the Authority. Based on our review, we identified several matters that management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… determine whether individuals who performed security guard and fire safety director services at three New York City … OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided at the Shirley A. … the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building in New York City during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for … and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs … will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate …
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
… Objective To determine whether the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) was complying with … 2019 through April 3, 2019. About the Program RGRTA is a regional transportation authority established by New York … To determine whether the RochesterGenesee Regional Transportation Authority was complying with …
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
… health care providers are required to bill Medicare, which is generally the primary payer, before billing Medicaid. Key … overpayments, as warranted. Ensure prompt attention is paid to the providers who received the largest amounts of … appropriate use of billing codes that indicate a service is not covered by Medicare, and their obligation to bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareState Agencies Bulletin No. 2063
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure, and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program, or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license, or exam fees are affected. Background Pursuant to Internal … The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 under code FRB . Payroll Register and Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2063-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 1956
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the taxable fringe … license, or exam fees are affected. Background Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 61, certain fringe benefits … As such, it is supplemental taxable income, will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1956-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2021