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Medicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfOpinion 95-6
… -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding violations in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to … §1180-a, setting forth maximum speed limits). Further, for purposes of this opinion, we assume that your reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is ensuring applicable entities are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s54.pdfEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of April 2022, of the six … entering into additional warehouse leases to receive and store this equipment. Key Findings Based on the shift in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… by statute, regulation, agency policy or contract, the State will reimburse grant contractors for the State's share of properly allocated indirect costs. Some … misunderstanding, each grant contract should specifically state whether or not indirect costs will be reimbursed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsOpinion 2009-2
… at 43; Office of the State Comptroller's Disapproval Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 2). 4 In setting forth … from other sources ( see e.g . Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 512, at 8 [noting that the … of Real Property Services) (Office for Local Government Mem, Bill Jacket, L 1974, ch 521, at 10). This definition is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (2015M-326)
… payrolls prior to the transfer and release of funds to pay employees. … RavenaCoeymansSelkirk Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-326VII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… to Chapter XII, Section 10.E - Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets of this Guide, if the Business Unit suspects the shortage is due to theft, loss, or misuse of State assets, documentation explaining the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfAll My Children Day Care — Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-3) 180-Day Response
Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s3-response.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s66-response1.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfOpinion 97-6
… to materially change the law, and courts must seek the new legislative purpose and construe the law so that it may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6XII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… to divert funds to A proper justification A contact person at the agency within the Business Unit Any other information … Bureau of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868, or by email addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… to 2011, but Parks did not reconcile the discrepancies or report them to OSC as required by State law. Parks’ Petty … had authorized, and Parks officials were unable to explain or account for the surplus. Parks inappropriately used Petty … 115. Parks did not routinely assess accounts for necessity or appropriate fund balances. The $3,000 Travel Advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-117
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for cash … Unit 28 at SUNY comprehensive colleges Background Pursuant to the 2003-2007 Memorandum of Understanding between the … of the Dean of the Graduate Students Department. Effective Date(s) There will be four (4) payments for the 2005-06 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-117-retention-cash-payments-2005-06-academic-year-gseuSUNY Bulletin No. SU-128
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for cash payments. Background Pursuant to the 2003-2007 Memorandum of Understanding between the … Unit 28 at SUNY comprehensive colleges Effective Date(s) There will be four (4) payments for the 2006-07 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-128-retention-cash-payments-2006-07-academic-year-gseu