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Non-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether LIRR maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the ....
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29-response.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning Webinar Presentation
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections; measure expected benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-07-27-22.pdfOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdfOpinion 96-9
… e.g., Taylor v McGuire , 100 Misc 2d 834, 420 NYS2d 248; Christian v City of Ontario , 92 Misc 2d 51, 399 NYS2d 379; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 92-32
… significant structure which should be preserved as an historic site. The town, however, does not wish to hold title to the depot for historic preservation purposes. The town has contacted an … et seq .) is pertinent here. Article 5-K, relating to historic preservation, was enacted to " ... encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-32Response to Human Trafficking
… 2024, utilizing only $254,722 (25%) of $1 million awarded by OTDA despite being halfway through its contract. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingSteuben County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-97)
… Water Conservation District is one of 58 such Districts in New York State. These Districts provide services and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/08/02/steuben-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-over-cashInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… and postoperative periods, commonly known as the global surgery period. All routine services related to the surgery, such as evaluation and management (E/M) services, … to the original procedure that occur during the global surgery period may be reported, and reimbursed, by adding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… Medicaid-eligible inpatient hospital claims to the federal government for up to 50 percent reimbursement. There … Three counties did not submit claims seeking potential federal reimbursement of up to $46,352 for inpatient medical … appropriate rates are charged. Develop a process to claim federal reimbursement for inpatient hospital claims. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … September 28, 2011, examined whether Medicaid payments to nursing homes were properly reduced by Medicaid recipients' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7Opinion 89-46
… Opns St Comp No. 87-32, p 51; see also 1985 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 85-59). One qualification to register for and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its … subdivisions of the State. Key Findings The Board has adequate procedures in place ensure that it accurately … Determine whether the Workers Compensation Board has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal and miscellaneous service contracts were still … necessary goods or services. We estimated that by reducing personal and miscellaneous service contract costs by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the Workers’ Compensation Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative mandates … is to ensure that employees who are unable to work due to injury or illness are compensated under programs covering … General Services’ Business Service Center to ensure that personal service costs reconcile to employee payroll expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-fiscal-year-ended-march-31-2014Herkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Overview In addition to travel reimbursements, employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective … for conferences or training sessions. A Department head can authorize payment of dues for staff members involved in … In addition to travel reimbursements employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overview