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Opinion 98-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- … Safety for chapter 844 of the Laws of 1964, 1964 New York State Legislative Annual, p 419; 1964 Opns Atty Gen p 39). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-23Opinion 92-2
… a zone); (authority to budget amounts due for preceding and current year under hydrant contract) TOWN LAW, … under a contract for both the preceding fiscal year and the current fiscal year. You ask about the permissible … payable on or before March 1 for the entire preceding year and the amount necessary to make the quarterly payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 2000-19
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … anticipated that the elevator will be used to significant degree by other than disabled association members, only that … prescribed by the special act (see 1999 Opns St Comp No. 99-3, p 5; 1997 Opns St Comp No. 97-4, p 8; 1995 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-19Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) ensures that safety and … using the public transportation system in four of New York City’s boroughs. EMD is a reporting unit of … emergency assistance. This equipment is installed in all New York City boroughs, except Staten Island. EMD has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsHeartShare Human Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To SED: Review the recommended disallowances resulting from our audit and make the appropriate adjustments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/24/heartshare-human-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Outstanding Violations … New York City Deparment of Education (DoE) students (in the 2011 graduating class) completed an Arts Education … Consequently, students who did not receive Arts Education in compliance with SED Regulations might not readily develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… the administrative transactions that it processes for its State agency customers. The audit covers the period September 27, 2012 to September 12, 2016. Background The State’s 2012-13 budget, at the suggestion of the Spending and … Center would significantly improve the State’s performance on metrics such as timeliness, accuracy, and cost per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2015, eMedNY processed about 192 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $28.4 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Oversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the Queens County District Attorney’s Office (Office) provided proper oversight of persons convicted of Driving While Intoxicated. … To determine whether the Queens County District Attorneys Office provided proper oversight of persons convicted of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1196
… for AC-230 processing, agencies are reminded that payroll checks should not be returned to OSC if either of the … exceed the amount to be returned. Agencies must e-mail the Payroll Deduction mailbox to obtain prior approval to submit … to submit AC-230s timely. The NPAY539 (Non-Negotiated Payroll Checks) Control-D report, as described in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1196-schedule-submitting-2012-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 899
… payments. OSC will issue further clarification on the future salary treatment of M/C employees, as more information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/899-april-2009-performance-advances-and-longevity-payments-graded-and-nsCatskill Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … estimates of appropriations based on actual needs to avoid levying taxes at a level greater than needed. … fund balance within the statutory limit and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/catskill-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-134Baldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s overtime for non-instructional … District did not establish a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours worked were preapproved, … The audit was to examine the Districts overtime for noninstructional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128DiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… finding their home in El Barrio," said Assembly Member Robert J. Rodriguez . "While this report shows that we are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages the City's water supply, 14 in-City wastewater treatment plants, as … officials have made some progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. However, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followRivendell School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ended June 30, 2014. Background Rivendell is a Brooklyn, New York-based not-for-profit organization that is authorized … the 2013-14 school year, Rivendell served 86 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students … Ensure that costs reported on future CFRs comply with all Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/rivendell-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… To determine whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New … York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to meet the educational needs of working adults, … To determine whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsOpinion 2002-3
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … town improvement districts (see, e.g., 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-33, p 84; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-53, p 84; see also Coconato v Town of Esopus , 152 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7