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COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, … decade have contributed to a steep decline in the number of New Yorkers without health care coverage, ranking New York … enrollment trends continue, the state could face billions of dollars in unbudgeted costs. State policymakers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Heat and Hot Water Complaints
… Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 and 2019 (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019). About the Program Residential building owners must … municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that … and/or hot water problem at one building address. When this occurs, HPD’s Information System (HPDInfo) links and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… at the end of 2019, and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records make it difficult for officials to accurately assess the City’s current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) … To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… latest projections. “State tax receipts continue to come in stronger than expected, but year-to-date collections are … relief package is passed to prevent cuts to vital services in New York.” Other findings in DiNapoli’s cash report: Personal income tax receipts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearThe Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… is an SED-approved special education provider located in Utica. Kelberman’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art … 30, 2017, Kelberman reported approximately $1.77 million in reimbursable costs on its CFRs for the Preschool Special … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, we identified $23,616 in ineligible costs Kelberman reported on its CFRs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… provided, Information technology (IT) assets were accessed for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network … assess computer usage to confirm IT assets were used for appropriate purposes or establish adequate controls to … provided information technology IT assets were accessed for appropriate purposes and IT controls over BOCES network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyOpinion 91-10
… within the district are subject to town general taxes for park purposes; (e) whether the board of park … district property without replacing it with other property for park purposes; and (f) whether the town could be exposed … any rules and regulations established by the commissioners for the government and protection of the park are subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Opinion 92-13
… opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Procedural Requirements (necessity to address only a single subject) -- Terms of Office (single local law may increase terms of several elective town offices) … town offices from two to four years) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1),(d)(3), 20(3); TOWN LAW, §§24, 24-a: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … authority and other members (cf. Public Housing Law, §30[5], providing that status as tenant member of housing … contract itself. The general welfare and prosperity of the company of an officer may be an interest therein. If [the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… Franklin Central School District officials saved more than … and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the benefits and costs associated with the … health insurance carrier’s rates to the new carrier, Franklin CSD saved a total of $543,000 from 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsOpinion 88-10
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TAXES -- Gross … -- Modification (addition of amount of gross receipts tax on petroleum products) TAX LAW, §300 et seq .; GENERAL … awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts tax imposed under article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 after an audit found she manipulated court accounting records … St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain’s office. In February, the former clerk – Mary Jo Guyette – was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … sum); Calls for assistance (responsibility for negligence of firemen and property damage) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- … on the firefighting equipment used by the fire company all of which is owned by the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-129
… employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) even though the agency must submit a … for those employees who meet the eligibility criteria by inserting a row on the employee’s Additional Pay page as … five (5) or more years of continuous service (identified by Increment Code 2015-2019), $3,000 for employees with ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-129-april-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationXI.7.A Revenue Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… a reasonable process has been followed to secure fair and reasonable contract terms. Typically, that process should … a procurement record documenting the decisions made and the approaches taken in selecting the contractor. The … of the required specifications governing performance and related factors, a reasonable process for ensuring a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7a-revenue-contractsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-814
… Union Employees (SEIU). Affected Employees: Employees in one of the bargaining units below meet the eligibility … Bargaining Agreements authorized by Carmelo Batista, Jr in the 05/30/2024 Memorandum of Agreement between the City … Dates: The 2025 general salary increases will be processed in Institution Pay Period 24C, paychecks dated 03/06/2025. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-814-cuny-2025-3125-general-salary-increases-internationalDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York … been added to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… parental leave policy builds on a prior program enacted in 2016 that greatly expanded paid family leave for employees … the share of private workers eligible for the benefit in New York to at least 88 percent in 2021 — compared to 23 percent nationally. Analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-program