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DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… The state Department of Agriculture and Markets is generally doing well to ensure animal shelters across New York are providing safe conditions and proper care for seized dogs, but officials could do more … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 97-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … of the City of Glen Cove may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to provide a benefit to a member of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Opinion 2001-10
… in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor certification) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … of goods and services. Town Law §118 relates to the form of claims against a town. Section 118(1) provides that, … and correct in a statement signed by or on behalf of the claimant" and that in lieu of certification, the town board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Assertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the … The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for … serious mental illness; to support children and families in their social and emotional development and in the early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programCUNY Bulletin No. CU-478
… Similarly, following the finding of the United States Supreme Court that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is … is taxable as imputed income; and, if so, contact the Department of Civil Service Employee Benefits Helpline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-478-changes-taxation-imputed-incomeMission Statement and Performance Measures
… management and debt issuance. It assists a variety of public and private institutions with various projects that … including the acquisition of equipment. The 2009 Public Authorities Reform Act (Act) included requirements to increase the transparency of operations of public authorities. The Act requires public authorities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresOpinion 88-63
… COUNTY LAW, §§215(3), 550(2): Moneys received as gift to defray the costs of operating an auxiliary police unit established to serve a village are held by the county treasurer. You ask … within the county have been held by the county and used to pay the expenses of the unit. You ask whether the county's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63Oversight of Drug Disposal
… the federal level primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and at the State level by the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… of Health needs to do a better job of protecting the integrity of these services and safeguard Medicaid funds.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… services occurred in part because hospitals misinterpreted State regulations and billing guidelines, did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsPublic Authorities
… including roads, bridges, mass transit and schools. In addition, these entities are used to fund or support local … As a result, public authorities play a significant role in the debt structure of New York State. State public … State agencies, many public authorities conduct business outside of the typical oversight and accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… Due to Federal reporting requirements, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) must capture and report if an … be reported timely and accurately. As a result, the Date of Birth field will now be a required field for all new … a hire transaction without entering the employee's date of birth. Additionally, if any changes to an existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… The Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New York State and Local … … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationTravel FAQs
… can I use a prepaid mass transit card which would result in a receipt only for the initial purchase? Can I remove … report if it’s been more than 30 days after the end of the travel event? The Travel Manual states that two … used for the same overnight trip. What is the definition of an overnight trip? I am a part time employee – am I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2062
submitting new Time Entry overtime and Preshift Briefing earnings codes for overtime and PreShift Briefing payments outline new PreShift Briefing calculation of Earnings Code PS1 explain the retroactive adjustments systematically calculated by OSC account retroactive change overtime factor
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2062-changes-calculation-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-eligible-employeesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Purchasing (Washington County) Auditors’ review of 60 purchases made during the audit period totaling … and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
City of Jamestown Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations 2013M72
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district has implemented procedures and controls over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Rosendale and the Town of West Seneca . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … chief to commute to and from his place of employment in New York City. Auditors also identified questionable … charges for out-of-state travel and local meals on the district’s credit cards totaling $26,809. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… and reissue New York State payroll checks Background Under the current business process, state agencies submit Form … will be mailed to the employee’s home address located in the Modify a Person page in PayServ. OSC will update the Payroll Check Notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-check