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Opinion 92-50
… to suggest that a political subdivision is precluded from including in its bid specifications reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-50Opinion 97 - 12
… Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on … spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self-interest, partiality or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 2001-1
… guarantees (NY Const, art. I, §11; see, e.g., Gruen v County of Suffolk , 187 AD2d 560, 590 NYS2d 217). … Whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1Opinion 2002-10
… cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Privately-owned cemetery (authority of town to acquire by gift as historic property) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (acceptance of gift of privately-owned cemetery deemed historical property) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§119-aa, 119-bb(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-10-0Opinion 2002-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … department sports or recreational teams); (paying expenses of fire departments' annual fund-raising drive) INSURANCE LAW …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-13Overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … $618,000 in potential overpayments to the Department of Health (Department) for further review. Auditors … in the initial audit. This included the recovery of improper payments totaling $1,460,503 (in addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… the agreement between Empire and Bassett. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughXIV.10.A Required Information for State Credit Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… guidance related to required employee information for all New York State credit cards. This includes the Procurement, Travel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfochapter-xiv/xiv10a-required-information-state-credit-cardsDiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… New York state has the highest number of personal income tax (PIT) check-offs in the nation, but an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that even as … number of check-offs have grown over the last decade, only a fraction of the money has been actually spent on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Glen Aubrey Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Directors (Board) ensured compliance with fire protection … Company officials disagreed with certain findings in our report but indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Medicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all … & Medicaid Services in exchange for Medicaid coverage of most of the manufacturer’s drugs. On a quarterly basis, states are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/05/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 871
… Purpose To explain the extension of Military and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends and … Management/Confidential Effective Date(s) The extension of benefits is effective 1/1/09 for all eligible employees … and 22L (Institution) Background Each Memorandum of Understanding between the parties listed above and New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/871-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… on violent and disruptive incidents that occur on school property, report those incidents to SED, and develop safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresSocial Adult Day Services
… State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day … while AAAs provided an additional $4.5 million of direct funding to the SADS operating in their counties. … one government agency, unless a program receives some form of direct government funding, program oversight is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it … improvements to eMedNY processing of claims involving Medicare Part A information will result in an additional annual savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through September …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-20122014 Year End Report
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments to … Fund for Disability Benefits. However, the majority of these claims are processed by a third-party administrator, … evaluate opportunities to reduce errors. … The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/2014-year-end-reportEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… statement today regarding the Legislature's passage of an extender bill to fund state operations: "The passage of a budget extender bill will ensure that more than 60,000 … avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees on the institutional payroll should watch closely." … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Ripley Central School District (District) Board of … fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: Overestimated budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23