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Opinion 97-8
… A city is not required by general State statute to accept only vouchers which have been certified. You ask whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the claimant. There is no State statute applicable to cities generally which requires certification or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Homeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has met its goal in assisting … or complete, and the MTA does not have a process in place to verify the data. As BRC’s reports are the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkOpinion 89-52
… within the county. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-55, p 83 is clarified. This is in reply to your letter concerning the establishment of … coordinator for a county. You indicate that the county is contemplating the appointment of an EMS coordinator who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… tax base dips with population For several years leading up to the COVID pandemic, New York State was experiencing … of keeping New York an attractive and affordable place to live and do business. Between July 2020 and July 2023, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… State funds, equipment, supplies and other assets as soon as they are identified. For more information, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsOpinion 99-2
… funded by Consolidation Local Highway Assistance Program [CHIPs] moneys allocated for local highway projects be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)
… general fund as of December 31, 2012. Additionally, New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires all … New York Office of the State Comptroller Rockland County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … has not implemented policies that address remote access to the district’s financial system. Fair Haven Volunteer Fire … the treasurer did not always obtain approval prior to transferring funds in the department’s bank accounts as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper fee-for-service … Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … providers directly for Medicaid-eligible services rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care plan method, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/05/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-careMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… and coinsurance, as follows. Medicaid pays 100% of the deductibles. Medicaid pays 100% of the copayments and coinsurance on inpatient claims, and Medicaid pays 85% of the copayments and coinsurance on outpatient claims except …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsContract #C001191 – Leadership Development Program for OSC
… this opportunity have been posted to the NYS Contract Reporter at http://www.nyscr.ny.gov (CR #2115930). All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/contract-c001191State Agencies Bulletin No. 254
… for updating dues and agency shop when VRWS is reported on Job Affected Employees Employees represented by CSEA in … for updating dues and agency shop when VRWS is reported on Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/254-csea-union-dues-code-201-and-agency-shop-fee-code-212-employeesChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.pdfRoyalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
Determine whether the Royalton-Hartland Central School District (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, and disseminated to appropriate District personnel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/royalton-hartland-2021-4.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdf