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Opinion 92-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND … Whether the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department may impose a fee on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Opinion 91-58
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the … of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site … program. You ask whether a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State tax collections through July were $479.5 million lower than … last year, primarily reflecting lower Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections from April and May. Still, the state is … State tax collections through July were $4795 million lower than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportAccess Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
Access Controls Over Student Information Systems 2014MR1
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… above the latest financial plan projections through Dec. 31. However, PIT receipts were $6.9 billion lower than … use tax collections totaled $15.5 billion, including $14.3 billion from sales and use taxes, which were 4.6% or $679.5 … latest financial plan projections. PTET collections in Dec. 2022 were $443 million lower than those received in Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… vendors charge for time of connection plus applicable taxes and surcharges. Agencies are generally able to obtain … vendors do not contain errors and/or unauthorized taxes and surcharges. It is equally important for agencies to … from toll-free vendors to ensure all surcharges and taxes are allowable under the terms and conditions of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… with the total dollar amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a preapproved basis. Agencies must obtain preapproval by e-mailing Treasury[email protected] with the amount of the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… risks. The internal auditor must report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an … of the above conditions, you must still annually certify to the Commissioner of Education that you’re exempt from … us . Who qualifies Candidates for the position must have expertise in district financial operations, pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost efficiency and access to adequate in-network care. The … To determine if the Department of Health DOH has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… $19.99. A second outreach letter was mailed via certified mail to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check … 23, 2022. A second outreach letter was sent via certified mail to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… and inspection facility for its new M-7 electric rail cars, which Bombardier began delivering in 2002. According to … as intended for the acceptance and inspection of the M-7 cars. Moreover, except for occasional use of the wheel truing … to perform modifications on Metro-North Railroad rail cars. The LIRR incurred costs of $2.43 million to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… and transferring them to the New York State Snowmobile Trail Development and Maintenance Fund (Trail Fund), which is overseen by the Office of Parks, … are given only to eligible registrants. Follow up on known risk areas. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsContract Advisory No. 31
Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022 OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts exceeding the OSC approval thresholds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… Empire Plan members with Medicare coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2020 through June 2023. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of … use for paying health care claims when people are covered by more than one insurance plan. This process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has … ability to pay. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Contracted … Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. ( 2015-S-24 ) Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services: Drug and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines
… at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health departments and certain local and territorial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/06/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccinesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… A second outreach letter has been sent via certified mail to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check … 20, 2021. A second outreach letter was sent via certified mail to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… audits and examinations have been issued: Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro): Compliance With … data and to help ensure it meets PCI requirements. Public Service Commission (PSC): Oversight of Complaint Activity (2015-S-82) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinations