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Opinion 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-equipmentOpinion 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-llpManagement of Capital Projects
… quality, and within budget. The audit covered from January 1, 2015 to March 4, 2020. About the Program LIRR is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projects15-Day Prompt Payments for Small Businesses
… To be eligible, you must complete a few simple steps in our Vendor Self Service Portal: Sign up to receive payments electronically – Once you sign up, you’ll begin to receive payments via electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/15-day-prompt-payments-small-businessesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. As a result of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 708
… (NPAY779) that will list potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and instructions to add or delete … negotiated agreement between PEF and the State of New York for 2003-2007 and a GOER side letter dated January 10, 2005 provide for the payment of a merit step to eligible PEF employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/708-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… compliance with fire protection contracts (contracts) and lease agreements. Key Findings The Company Board did not ensure compliance with contracts or enforce the lease agreement’s terms and conditions. As a result, there is … fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit covered the period from … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction … About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsNorth Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements … in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials: Paid $1.2 million to … District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… 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 at the Capital Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those … To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to address unexpected delays or events and whether those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… claims auditor was also the Information Technology (IT) Coordinator (Coordinator), his audit of claims initiated by him totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Fire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… Fire Island Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) properly audited claims before payment. … the Board did not develop and adhere to adequate guidance on performing its claims audit duties, of the 198 claims … them for payment. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Opinion 92-45
… SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND FIRST AID … services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department. You ask whether the emergency rescue and … Whether the emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-452019 Financial Condition Report – 2019 Financial Condition Report
… to present the State of New York’s Financial Condition Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019. New York … than a decade, however, economic risks are growing. This report can help New Yorkers better understand the State’s … State’s structural budget imbalance. Read More About this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2019-fcr