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Opinion 88-29
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales … mayor would not have a prohibited conflict of interest in a purchase of real property from the village industrial … of interest would arise if the mayor of a village, in his private capacity, purchases a parcel of land from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29Opinion 88-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Construction (inclusion of … that the town is constructing sewage treatment plants in two sewer districts and has applied for State and Federal aid in connection with the projects. In its applications for aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-22Opinion 88-75
… ownership interest. The matter is in the latter stages of discovery, and you point out that it would be very costly, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75XVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Revenues and other financial sources are generated from bond proceeds, federal grants and General Fund contributions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… services contract and whether Metro-North has met its goal in assisting homeless clients to appropriate shelters off … – Metro-North is the second busiest commuter railroad in the United States. As of December 2017, Metro-North had … (not including Grand Central Terminal) distributed in seven counties in New York State (Bronx, Dutchess, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadOversight of Passenger Safety
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) … operated safely by employees with valid driver licenses. The audit covers New York City OPWDD facilities during the … care and residential supports and services, primarily in community settings. Regional Developmental Disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original audit found that, although SED was responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Number (CIN) that uniquely identifies them. NYSOH is required to conduct real-time checks among various data … multiple improper CINs to prevent potential overpayments from occurring again. Of the initial report’s 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Safety of Seized Dogs (Report … while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian … of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany County) … statutory limit by approximately $626,000. Lackawanna City School District – Tuition (Erie County) Auditors found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Youth & Community Development (Department) effectively … employment programs operated by the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. (Ridgewood); whether program participants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… $58.9 billion, but were $367.3 million below the state’s latest estimates because of lower than expected Personal … totaled $37.4 billion, 0.6 percent higher than last year for the same period. Year-to-date collections from PIT were $467.6 million below the state’s latest Financial Plan projections but $301.4 million higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortCUNY Bulletin No. CU-555
… Purpose To provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY Rate Increases for Auto Mechanic and Machinist. Affected Employees CUNY … Ed Repay State Loan 445 HC Flexible Spending 580 CUNY Medicare Deficiency Flat Rate 581 CUNY Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-555-cuny-rate-increases-auto-mechanic-and-machinistUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Report … the medical services performed. Modifier code 59 is used to indicate that a provider performed a procedure that … on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures or services that are not normally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-255
… provide SUNY agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year … less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000 3.5% $55,000.01 to $75,000 4.5% $75,000.01 to $100,000 5.75% More than $100,000 6% The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-255-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-tiaa-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 878
… The words “Reissued Statement” will automatically print on both pages. This process cannot be utilized for W-2 … will be able to reissue W-2s to those employees listed on their NPAY731 Report. To prepare a reissued W-2, follow … Employees>Maintain Payroll Data (US)>Inquire Click on “W2 Reprint.” Select the EmplID search option. Enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/878-automated-process-reissued-2008-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… where DANC could improve its operations, specifically in terms of procurement reporting and determining reasonable … accounts receivable collection and reporting practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As … past due that it was unable to collect. The temporary rise in NYSERDA's accounts receivable balance was attributable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… efficient transactions. Since the Center began operations in September 2012, agencies have migrated to its services in waves; as of March 2016, the Center was processing HR and … and Support Services, each support Center operations. In addition, a Call Center hosted by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 789
… reissued 2007 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. Background Payroll Bulletin No. 535 notified agencies that pursuant to … follow this path: Home>Compensate Employees>Maintain Payroll Data (US)>Inquire Click on “W2 Reprint.” Select the … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To notify agencies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/789-automated-process-reissued-2007-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procedures to monitor compliance with the town's IT policy or determine the amount of employees' personal use. The town did not maintain an inventory of IT assets. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness training and town officials have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0