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Who Is Responsible? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Although there are exceptions, the governing board is generally responsible for the audit of claims. The audit of claims is one of the few control procedures that is often executed directly by the governing board. Having the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/who-responsibleOpinion 88-70
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §34.00: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … resolutions or expenditures from capital reserve funds in connection with the improvements may be subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Selected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… research centers, diagnostic centers, and small medical, podiatry, and veterinary facilities using radiation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipment2024 Laws
… The 202425 State Budget includes new laws which affect NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/2024-lawsExclusion of Indebtedness for Sewage Facilities
… Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Exclusion of Indebtedness for Sewage Facilities – Signed as Chapter 641 of Laws of 2023, A.5056/S.6940 (Conrad/Martinez) – Relates to … Relates to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/exclusion-indebtedness-sewage-facilitiesTown of Lyons - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-216)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor: Granted exemptions without applications, renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-lyons-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-216Town of Moravia - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-215)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed properties … senior citizen, veteran and other exemptions. The Assessor did not: Ensure that 68 of 85 (80 percent) granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/08/town-moravia-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-215Village of Muttontown - Board Oversight (2018M-251)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Village financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not: Audit or cause an audit of the financial records for 2014-15 through 2017-18. Audit … Key Recommendations Audit, or cause a timely audit of, Village financial records. Conduct a thorough and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/03/01/village-muttontown-board-oversight-2018m-251Town of Parma - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-223)
… with exemptions to the County as required when the new owner was no longer eligible for the exemptions. Key … property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/01/town-parma-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-223Town of Philipstown - Board Oversight of Water Billing Operations (2019M-43)
… Determine whether the Board provided proper oversight of water billing operations. Key Finding The Board did not … Determine whether the Board provided proper oversight of water billing operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/24/town-philipstown-board-oversight-water-billing-operations-2019m-43Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District … million during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalTown of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County as … and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… calculated granted exemptions. Did not report the transfer of all property with exemptions to the County as … and continue to meet eligibility requirements. Report the transfer of property with exemptions to the County to ensure the new owner is billed for the prorated share of taxes. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Integrity
… Press Releases NYS Department of Correctional Services NYS Sex Offender Registry NYS Unified Court System - Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/integrity2026 Laws
The 202627 State Budget includes new laws which affect NYSLRS benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/2026-lawsOpinion 94-4
… an original signature. You ask whether vouchers submitted for audit by a town highway superintendent must contain an … p 191). Since there is no requirement in section 118(1) for an original signature, it is our opinion that the … §119[1]). Finally, we note that because of the potential for theft or misuse, the use of signature stamps should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-4Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… size up to a maximum of $10,221 for a household of 13 people. An add-on benefit is available for households … 1 – HEAP Beneficiaries, FFYs 2015 – 2025 Figure 2 Data Table Year Benefits Administrative Allocations 2015 … and Benefits, FFY 2025 Source: OTDA Figure 3 Data Table District Beneficiaries Benefits Albany 17,101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programTown of Poestenkill – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-34)
… an investigation was commenced. The Assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/07/town-poestenkill-credit-card-purchases-2024m-34United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from … Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare - Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35.pdf