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Opinion 88-74
… reading of the term "monument association" to apply only to unincorporated associations may not be warranted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… Purpose To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia … health and substance abuse. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/surgical … services. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryCalculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program
… . Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does not include employer Group Term Life Insurance … years’ adjustments). Determines the employer’s average rate Divides the normal contribution by the billable salary. Determines the employer’s graded rate Multiplies the System graded rate by the ratio of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-paymentPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… Testing Informal master file and Automated Interface (AI) testing is underway and will continue until the beginning … Improvement Project mailbox. Agencies ready to submit test AI files should email the Payroll Improvement Project mailbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not receive 1,057 (39 percent) required physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling sessions. Five students did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 88-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns (manner of adoption of … of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; VILLAGE LAW, §20-2002: Towns may enact traffic regulations, rules, and orders in the same manner as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 99-7
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (in general) -- Recipients … (when fire district treasurer is proper recipient) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Assuming there is no special act … treasurer would be the proper recipient of foreign fire insurance tax moneys if the fire district fire department has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-7Open Educational Resources (2023-N-4)
To determine whether the City University of New York is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, and enhance new and ongoing OER initiatives at its colleges to help defray textbook costs for students, and whether the OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n4.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… and current accounting and financial records significantly limited this review and precluded auditors from determining … for the 2023 fiscal year; the 2024 AFR was due April 30, 2025. The most recent available independent audited financial statements were finalized for 2024 in October 2025. The external auditor’s findings reported in the 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsOpinion 88-51
… for a town improvement district may be appropriated only for repairs as discussed above. November 1, 1988 Lewis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Law. City of Cortland – Non-Contractual (NC) Employees’ Payroll Benefits (Cortland County) Two OSC audits issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … $900 which were all over the $100 limit established by the New York State Education Department. Sackets Harbor Central … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 160,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight of District financial activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSummit Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-264)
… the Treasurer to generate, sign and disburse checks with little to no oversight. While the Treasurer maintained a file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/summit-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-264