Search
Opinion 2006-5
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … to mandatory referendum) TOWN LAW §27(1); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW §23(2)(e): A town board may reduce the salary … not more than one fiscal year (Town Law §27[1]; Municipal Home Rule Law §24[2][h]; see, e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Opinion 95-23
… based on review of documentation) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (permitting statement supporting voucher to be … on review of documentation) TOWN COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (permitting statement supporting voucher to be … comptroller, is presented to the board or the comptroller and is audited and allowed. Section 118(1) further provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Opinion 92-36
… police district plans to petition the county legislature for authorization to install the E911 system for residents of the district. You suggest that the language … of every service supplier within such municipality to pay for the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Opinion 92-12
Whether a disabled firefighter forfeits his or her entitlement to payments and benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law 207a upon becoming selfemployed or performing uncompensated services such as volunteer work
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. … its revenue estimates. The Thruway should also provide better documentation and disclosure of the assumptions used … efficiency and transparency. In addition, savings from better coordination with other state agencies or authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionOpinion 90-15
… 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. POLICE AND POLICE … Neither section 150, nor any other provision of State law, however, provides for the establishment of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15XII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to making payment when the vendor is: required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsWarsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period June 1, 2011 through October 21, 2013. … Corporation (Company). The Company provides services for the Village of Warsaw in Wyoming County and fire … checks being issued. Not all Company funds were accounted for or in the custody of the Treasurer as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … reports. Also, the district’s required annual financial report has not been filed with the Comptroller’s office since … County) City officials are projecting operating surpluses for the 2015 fiscal year totaling $469,078 in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Le Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Department’s financial … Fire Department, Inc. provides fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The … internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements to ensure that Department moneys were safeguarded. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… health care needs. Per State Medicaid policies, payment for a surgical procedure includes all services normally … (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services unrelated to the original … system controls to prevent inappropriate payments for E/M services during the global surgery period, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the … provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, and school district … and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to Civil Service. During the audit period, Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/28/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Development Agency’s (GCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2011, to September 4, 2012. … reported 10 active projects and processed 29 applications for assistance during our audit period. Key Findings GCIDA … issuance of bonds with a bank. GCIDA had formal criteria for selecting which firms and businesses received sponsorship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementGenesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… in the project evaluation processes. The job report form used to obtain the information did not include all the … investments. Although businesses/firms indicate on their application the intended capital investment, they are not … use employee benefits attributed to newly created jobs in the cost-benefit analysis. Formally develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor accurately … Norwich – Budgeting (Chenango County ) The adopted budgets for the highway fund were not structurally balanced, as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1007
… to reflect Key Bank’s policies concerning the cashing of NYS payroll checks. Key Bank will provide check cashing … of identification: a primary identification such as a NY Drivers License, Passport, NY DMV ID, or Sheriff’s ID; and a secondary identification such as a NYS Employee ID. The current State policy regarding when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1007-change-bank-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 through 2013, the trend reversed in 2014 as per capita balances rose by … Bureau provides advice and resources to help consumers deal with issues related to credit cards and other personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established … to pass on the savings to Medicaid when they submit claims for 340B drugs. Our initial audit report, which was issued on … drugs nor ensured the proper billing for 340B drugs. These problems cost the Medicaid program an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1075
… by the Joint Committee on Health and Safety are eligible for a pilot Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program … with State Fiscal Years. Incentive payment amount for training in State fiscal year 2010-11 is $250.00. To be … of 3/31/11, agencies must use the following procedure to report the Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1075-pef-firearms-training-and-safety-incentive-programCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept credit cards as a … Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements designed to protect cardholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards