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Opinion 89-26
… statements. You ask whether fire district officers are required to complete and file annual financial disclosure … disclosure requirements of General Municipal Law, §812 are not applicable on either a mandatory or optional basis … Whether fire district officers are required to complete and file annual financial disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 88-52
… of this section, disclosure shall not be required in the case of an interest in a contract described in subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 88-67
… to fill a vacancy in the position of village attorney. We are informed that it is not contemplated that the partner or … §801), and none of the exceptions contained in Article 18 are applicable (see General Municipal Law, §802). Any … Law, violate the spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Opinion 2000-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … museum) -- Powers and Duties (authority to become member of volunteer firefighters museum) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… comparison schedules for governmental funds, information about infrastructure assets reported using the modified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B18-1-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2019. Background Chapter … City of Lockport Budget Review B18110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b18-1-10City of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2017. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1811 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber Report 2013S4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followReview of the American Academy of Pediatrics
… made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various immunization initiatives under contracts … initiatives, the DOH entered into contracts with the AAP. We examined approximately $1.5 million in select … 2006 through August 13, 2013 from the Department to the AAP under contracts C018189, C022937, and C028275. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/29/review-american-academy-pediatricsOpinion 88-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (referendum requirements for fund established for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage … $40000 from a capital reserve fund for the construction of a highway garage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Opinion 92-45
… -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND FIRST AID SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose … not be imposed for the services of an emergency rescue and first aid squad of a fire district fire department. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Driver Responsibility Assessment Program
… has accurately assessed and attempted to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment Program fees due from … identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws … amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) establishing the Driver Responsibility Assessment Program (Program). The Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programMedicaid Program – Suspicious and Fraudulent Medicaid Payments to Affiliated Brooklyn Dentists
… disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For dental care, the State's Medicaid program requires care to … ended March 31, 2011, Medicaid paid about $321 million for dental claims. From January 1, 2007 through June 8, 2011, … Department of Health: Inappropriate Medicaid Billings for Dental Restorations (2007-S-71) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/04/medicaid-program-suspicious-and-fraudulent-medicaid-payments-affiliated-brooklyn-dentistsSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages. During that audit, we found … make first contact with the employer within 60 days of the case being created in DOL’s WPM system (i.e., docketing), as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… for personal services, contractual expenditures and employee benefits between the operating funds using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that … of another insurer; $1 million was paid for practitioner, clinic, inpatient, durable medical equipment, episodic home … claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies, such as billing in excess of permitted limits; $357,066 was paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B21-6-13)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2022 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/10/city-newburgh-budget-review-b21-6-13Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured … 151 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $38 billion. The claims are processed and paid … for inpatient claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided; $892,790 was paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020City of Lockport - Budget Review (B19-1-7)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2020. Background Chapter … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/08/city-lockport-budget-review-b19-1-7Parsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual