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Edwards-Knox Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-92)
… District officials: Did not claim Medicaid reimbursements for the 12 students we identified who were likely … not prepare a recent cost benefit analysis to support it is not cost-effective. Did not establish Medicaid claim … requirements are met. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/edwards-knox-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-92DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying … to be paid this month. The Comptroller's auditors work with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop … misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… were up by 27.3 percent. Overtime represented 3.9 percent of total payroll in 2013, the highest share in the years … that operate institutional facilities - the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… Sharon Thompson, 56, of Bemus Point, pleaded guilty to grand larceny last June and agreed to pay full restitution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesOpinion 97-17
… disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority to establish financial disclosure … a county may require trustees of a city and county public library to complete and file an annual financial disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17DiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… that these properties are managed responsibly and that tenant apartments are safe, well-maintained, and affordable.” … reports to HPD, limiting the agency’s ability to monitor tenant safety. Clinton Towers (2 buildings, 397 units, … the need for stronger oversight, real accountability, and tenant protections that prioritize stability and safe living …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsLancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… through December 8, 2015. Background The Lancaster Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of … Lancaster Central School District Financial Condition 2016M101 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Opinion 92-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass dismissal of numerous pending cases … is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the Department of State (DOS), the NYS Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audit
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audit has been issued. Jefferson County Industrial … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audit has been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Transfer Claims Among Merged or Consolidated Facilities
… Health established adequate controls over inpatient claims for recipients who were transferred between merged or … responsibilities include establishing Medicaid policies for reimbursing hospitals and other health care providers for their services. Generally, when a Medicaid recipient is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-transfer-claims-among-merged-or-consolidated-facilitiesOpinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Extensions (prior to effective date of a consolidation) WATER DISTRICTS -- Extension (prior to … if so what time table must be followed for the extension of the consolidated district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Long Island Region Economic Snapshot
Long Island's population and economic growth comes with challenges, such as traffic congestion and high property taxes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/long-island-region.pdfGrowing Cracks in the Foundation: Local Governments are Losing Ground on Addressing Vital Infrastructure Needs
State and local governments maintain critical public infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and water and sewer systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/infrastructure.pdfDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received … 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend … money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds as abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s devastation, regaining 50% of the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations … economic rebound, new tax increases and a historic amount of federal aid that virtually eliminated budget gaps for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section provides information related to types of intergovernmental agreements and whether they are subject to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) review and approval. Additionally, … public benefit corporation, political subdivision of the State, another state, etc.) is a contract and, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217
… Affected Employees Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a Settlement … an arbitrator or other entity (e.g., the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations) authorized under a collective … bargaining agreement to direct such payment. An example of an administrative agency that has authority to direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1217-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuantSUNY Bulletin No. SU-329
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify SUNY agencies of calculation changes pertaining to 403(b) deductions. … no 403(b) deduction is withheld. The SUNY Office of University-Wide Benefits requested the ability to withhold … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify SUNY agencies of calculation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-329-partial-deductions-suny-403b-plansState Agencies Bulletin No. 1217.1
… Affected Employees: Employees eligible for a payment of salary pursuant to a Court Order, Award or a Settlement … or (2) an arbitrator or other entity (e.g., the Office of Employee Relations) authorized under a collective … bargaining agreement to direct such payment. An example of an administrative agency that has authority to direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/12171-new-requirements-and-procedures-processing-salary-payments-pursuant