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DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate these cases to bring justice to those who take money from these … to the District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system … were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… should develop written policies and procedures to ensure staff consistently perform the receiving function … Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Adjusting the MIR Date of this Guide for additional guidance on this topic. Online Agencies … orders and receipts. Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOpinion 2006-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to employees may not be made until after all work covered by the payroll period has been performed. The certification … provisions of section 120 may not be superseded by local law. This is in reply to your letter asking whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… request to our Records Access Officer. Email: FOIL@osc.ny.gov Mail: Records Access Office Communications, 15th floor … Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Fax: 518-473-8940 In Person: Written requests … of OSC’s operations, you may be able to find them on the Open Book New York page. Note: If you are requesting OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FORMER NYS EMPLOYEES In accordance with Public Officers Law §73(8)(a) (POL 73), former State employees are subject to … whether a vendor is a State employee. Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected … legislative employee or political party chairman or firm or association of which such person is a member, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… of the investigation or the written request, whichever is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State … request or the conclusion of the investigation (whichever is later), as required. In a sample of 63 record requests, 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followOpinion 89-56
… payment constitutes a gift of town funds in violation of Article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. Town Law, §27(1) … not, in our view, constitute gifts in contravention of Article VIII, §1. It is also our opinion that, in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56Opinion 91-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Powers and Duties … she were to purchase bonds to be issued by the district. In this instance, the secretary-treasurer has the duty to … secretary-treasurer had no direct or indirect involvement in the negotiation of the terms of the bonds which are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8New Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations. Determine whether the … complied with Local Finance Law when using a line of credit. Key Findings The Treasurer’s duties are not … $113,485 and found the Principal had not certified any of them. The Board did not comply with Local Finance Law when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … third-party health insurance (TPHI); $6.1 million was paid for an inpatient claim that contained an inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance … potential Medicaid overpayments. Auditors also identified claim processing control weaknesses that led to many of the … claims that were billed at a higher level of care than what was actually provided, were submitted with an inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-276
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Additional Pay Earnings Code … and Law Enforcement Differential (“SLED”) payment and to provide instructions for manual payments Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-276-new-earnings-code-unified-court-systems-ucs-security-and-lawState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,493 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryOpinion 2003-4
… for public roads) -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase holiday decorations for public roads) … TOWN LAW §176(4-a), (9): A fire district is not authorized to purchase holiday decorations for public roads within the … of "Holiday Decorations (electrical material, etc.) to be utilized for beautification on the public roads" within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4VII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… and the required documentation. Petty Cash (Advance Account Code 59001) The petty cash advance account can be used for the following purposes: Provide … OSC requires Business Units to maintain for all advance account transactions (outlined below), OSC also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesOpinion 92-34
… any other sentence, fine or penalty otherwise permitted or required, in the amount of five dollars. No provision is made … course, does not relieve the person obligated for payment from the consequences of failure to pay the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Conversion from LLS payment to LGS payment Guide
Conversion from LLS payment to LGS payment Guide
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/2313-Conversion-from-LLS-payment-to-LGS-payment-Attachment.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1117
… payment. Affected Employees Employees designated M/C in Negotiating Unit 06 who meet the eligibility criteria … below Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 1/4/12 (Administration) and … Eligibility Criteria and Payment Information Employees in the following departments and titles are eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1117-2011-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1029
To provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2010 Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1029-2010-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designated