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New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2021
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the states for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) ending September 30, 2021, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2021.pdfExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment beyond allowed rental limits, and whether the Medicaid program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s36.pdfSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52-response.pdfHousing for Seniors (2021-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-.pdfEnacted Budget Financial Plan Report: State Fiscal Year 2022-23, July 2022
The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy day reserves significantly.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2022-23.pdfJohnson City Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements
Determine whether Johnson City Central School District (District) officials ensured students received services in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs) and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/johnson-city-2021-186.pdfAid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfSexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfHeat and Hot Water Complaints (2019-N-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the imposition and collection of penalties as appropriate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3-response.pdfCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/little-falls-2021-54.pdfEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfExecutive Order - Financial Literacy
As State Comptroller I am committed to educating the public on financial literacy so New Yorkers experience the benefits of such efforts including sound personal finances and a greater understanding of State and local financial matters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/executive-order-financial-literacy.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2)
To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2.pdfAffidavit for Benefit Payment (1310.4) (RS4139)
To make a written statement for the purpose of receiving a deceased NYSLRS retiree’s death benefit when there is no executor, administrator of the deceased's estate, surviving spouse, minor child, or beneficiary use form RS4139.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4139.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Department incurs in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19m1.pdfPost Retirement Reporting Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you (as an employer contact with the Employer Reporting Submitter, Employer Reporting Uploader, Payroll or Personnel security role) how to report retirees using the Post Retirement Reporting Page in Retirement Online.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/post-retirement-reporting-page-how-to-guide.pdfOpinion 92-48
… of the sale of the improvement are used to pay or provide for the construction, reconstruction, acquisition or … and interest due on the indebtedness could be used for any lawful municipal purpose. Based on the requirement in … with the proceeds of obligations authorized to be issued for a single object or purpose and only a portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-48Opinion 2000-15
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … FIREFIGHTERS - Eligibility (of out-of-state firefighter to volunteer on on-going basis) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§209-i, 462: A volunteer firefighter from an out-of-state fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … in 2023, $2.8 billion in 2024 and $3.3 billion in 2025) predominantly through the use of $10.5 billion in … by an average of 4.2%, higher than projected inflation. In 2025, when federal aid runs out, the MTA plans to balance its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceOpinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … village or school district to contract indebtedness ..." (NY Const, art 8, §12). Pursuant to this reservation of power, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23