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Opinion 99-11
… You ask whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a cancelled bond issued by the school … our opinion that it would be a proper district expense to pay for the framing. December 24, 1999 Barbara A. Scheiner, … Whether it is proper for a school district to pay for the framing of a cancelled bond to be presented to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-11Opinion 93-28
… which established the CHIPs program (see L 1981, ch 314, §§20, 21). The references to sections 279 and 282, … of State-aid funding (see Bill Jacket for L 1981, ch 314, letter of June 25, 1981 to Counsel to the Governor from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent. Still, state spending on Medicaid is … 60 percent of New York’s Medicaid expenditures, at an average per-patient cost of more than $22,000 in 2013, … are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… much as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid. Generally, under federal and state law providers are supposed to be enrolled, a process that gives DOH assurance that they … much as $15 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programJackson Child Development Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… includes an insufficiently supported allocation of office, telephone, and postage expenses for costs incurred by related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/jackson-child-development-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center
… the $1,480 due from the member. Eastern Orange wrote off all charges in excess of United’s payment from the member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-eastern-orange-ambulatory-surgery-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… claims from non-participating providers at amounts that are generally higher (and often significantly higher) than … it is with the understanding that Empire Plan members are liable for a portion of the claimed amount, representing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the Queens County District Attorney’s … specific circumstances. Convicted offenders are subject to a range of sanctions including, but not limited to, license suspension or revocation, significant fines, and … To determine whether the Queens County District Attorneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/29/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services … adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults. The audit covered referrals … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … shelters across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, including assessment and case management, access to health care and child care services, and assistance with … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which … of overall health and well-being. Being mentally healthy in childhood means reaching developmental and emotional … a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. However, many children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … year ended June 30, 2015, QSAC received $3.7 million in State funding for the cost-based SC and SEIT programs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… bacterial disease), exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed … the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. The Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… is effectively monitoring its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are … PHNY was one of six affiliates operated by the Phoenix House Foundation (Foundation), a nationally recognized and … for OASAS-Funded Providers (Guidelines), Phoenix House Personnel Policies and Procedures (Policies), and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkOpinion 2004-9
… the New York State Office For the Aging to Counsel to the Governor, Re: S.7631-A/A.10572-A, June 25, 1992; Memorandum from Senator Larkin to the Governor, Re: S.5390, July 10, 1998). Nonetheless, although the primary purpose of the amendments was to allow use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Opinion 94-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (service credit for attending meetings … Law 217cv authorizes credit to be granted towards a year of firefighting service under a service award program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… SB1 also recommended the development of a comprehensive online business portal with access to customized information and online transactions. To accomplish its goals, SBS partnered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… July 2022, the Authority has referred 60 or fewer license plate numbers to DMV weekly. There were 25,617 outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1997.3
… No. 1997.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA), and C82 allows DOH to establish a temporary overtime rate of 2.5 times the … employees in certain titles. The new overtime rate applies to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19973-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain