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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Our audit covered … risk to children. Lead poisoning is most often the result of inhaling or ingesting lead-contaminated dust. The … To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and … suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately operated facility and then at a State operated facility. In May 2007, … To assist with its oversight duties, OMH developed the New York State Incident Management and Reporting System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli Statement on Selection of Melissa Mark-Viverito as New York City Council Speaker
… to Melissa Mark-Viverito on her selection as Speaker of the New York City Council. Melissa will be a forceful … with Mayor Bill de Blasio, Speaker Mark-Viverito and all of the newly inaugurated city council members in the coming … to Melissa MarkViverito on her selection as Speaker of the New York City Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-selection-melissa-mark-viverito-new-york-city-council-speakerEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… education and experience, and employees at these agencies did not meet the DCAS education and experience requirements. … for Civil Service competitive titles and, in some cases, did not meet required qualifications in the JVNs. We also … that personnel records for our sample of 110 employees did not contain evidence that all operating employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… The CDC purchases vaccines from drug manufacturers at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesControls Over Equipment
… by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969. H+H, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 facilities, including 11 acute care hospitals, 6 … to FAM, these 18 items cost $144,828 and had a book value of $17,924 as of June 30, 2017. We also found various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… 1, 2013 to April 30, 2018. Background The Department of Health (Department) pays Medicaid providers using the FFS … care. The State’s Medicaid program offers different types of managed care. Most recipients are enrolled in mainstream … The carved-out services are controlled by the scope of benefits information maintained in eMedNY. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-carePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-001
… with the updated layout for the Master File. NHRP501 version for 9.2 excel file NHRP501 version for 9.2 pdf file … as a result, changes are being made to accommodate the new functionality. Agencies that use the Master File in their … testing details. Agency Actions Agencies must review the new file layout provided and prepare modifications to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-001-changes-payserv-master-file-nhrp501-layoutOpinion 88-21
… of park trust fund moneys to construct indoor recreational facility); (use of park trust fund moneys to construct … be used by a village to construct an indoor recreational facility. But a village may not rent or use rooms in such a … of Appeals upheld the constitutionality of a charge or fee imposed by a village upon subdividers in lieu of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Opinion 88-19
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Authority To Institute (by town to challenge establishment of private landfill) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance … Whether the town can accept a gift of money from the citizens group to help defray legal expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-19Opinion 88-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … town or village has authority, as a condition for approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of park land in … 34 Opns St Comp 1978 p 154 with regard to the dedication of park land in a subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all … The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various licenses/certificates issued and services … The Department also assesses and collects a variety of fines such as those levied on employers for their failure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… 22 claims totaling $173,591 were audited and approved for payment by the claims auditor even though identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Towns preliminary 2026 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B25-7-3)
… established by law. Key Recommendations This budget review did not have any recommendations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/11/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b25-7-3Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 202526 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Opinion 89-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to … CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- Recall Election (authority of city to provide … a city is authorized under its home rule powers to adopt a local law providing for recall elections, such a procedure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31List of Agencies That Can Receive Electronic Invoices
… Agency Name of Agency ABC01 Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control AGM01 Department of Agriculture & Markets APA01 Adirondack Park Agency ART01 … The current list of agencies that are eligible to receive electronic invoices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/list-agencies-can-receive-electronic-invoicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1131
… Purpose To notify users of normal and holiday availability of payroll applications for February 2012 through January … 2012 through January 2013 Normal and Holiday Availability of Payroll Applications Normal Availability: Monday through … To notify users of normal and holiday availability of payroll applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1131-availability-payroll-applications-payserv-ps-query-control-dOpinion 92-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Retained Percentages (collection of interest on securities deposited in lieu of); (mandatory … Concerning the responsibility of municipal officials in connection with withdrawal of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1