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Opinion 98-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger early quarters of … collections — such as wages and consumer spending — grew at a modest pace. However, a decrease in gasoline prices in … The weakness in 2019 growth is even more pronounced at the county level, with collections in 15 mostly upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019Opinion 90-38
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Seasonal Limited Use … and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has … December 1 until April 1 on any highway so designated. All seasonal limited use highways must be appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Opinion 88-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … a service to another) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (municipal cooperation agreement for services) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 999
… Purpose To inform agencies of the creation of Reason Codes TRI and NPR . Affected Employees All … Retirement Incentive Program Background Chapter 105 of the Laws of 2010 authorized a two track Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/999-new-retirement-incentive-program-reason-codesOversight of Passenger Safety
… or medical appointments. OPWDD staff use the agency’s more than 3,000 State-owned vehicles as well as hired … traffic rules, many vehicles assigned to transport OPWDD’s vulnerable clients were issued violations for serious … traffic violations so that fines are paid timely and/or can be recouped. Ensure that the fines, penalties, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, … benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with UnitedHealthcare … 2013. In our initial audit, we reviewed a random sample of 245 claims with modifier 59. We identified 13 claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the board audited claims before they were paid. While all 36 claims paid appear to be for actual and necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… to September 30, 2018. Background With an annual ridership of nearly 87 million customers – and an average of 298,300 customers daily – Metro-North is the second busiest commuter railroad in the United States. As of December 2017, Metro-North had 123 stations (not including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid … of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (Delaware County) The board did … the board approved 890 claims totaling $8.2 million. Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million that were examined, 78 … $62,404 were improperly paid before board audit. Village of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… following audits have been issued: Development Authority of the North Country (DANC): Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs (2015-S-3 ) Auditors … DANC could improve its operations, specifically in terms of procurement reporting and determining reasonable cost. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and … that will be provided to help achieve that goal, and how progress will be measured along the way. For new program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open … those headed by individuals appointed by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, … entity was required, within 180 days of the issuance of EO 95, to provide the Office of Information and Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… must have a valid security guard registration issued by the Department before working as a security guard. … of all security guard registration applicants, through which employers must verify the status of security guards … history background check during the initial application process, the Division receives arrest notifications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… eligible to receive contributions saw a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal … Of these 28 funds, 25 were eligible to receive donations during the fiscal year (others were not yet in effect). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 2002-3
… construction of a public dock and may acquire such real property as the board may deem necessary for the construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3EmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits
To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s27.pdfEmblemHealth Plan, Inc.: Overpayments for Services Requiring Coordination of Benefits (2022-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether EmblemHealth Plan, Inc. overpaid dental claims for members covered by two subscriber plans under the New York State Dental Insurance Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s27-response.pdfOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up) (2022-F-16)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Report 2020-S-43).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f16.pdf