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Opinion 2000-6
… FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- … to Insurance Law §§9104 and 9105 may not be used to fund a length of service award program established by a village for members of the village fire department. You ask whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid provides health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also … Under Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare managed care or Medicare Advantage, private managed care companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Oswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and nonresident … plan. The District does not have an effective process to identify all nonresident foster students receiving … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial operating plan to provide a framework for future budgets and to facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… needs to improve its guidance for the emergency plans for residential or inpatient programs for substance use … after Superstorm Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of … have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting services due to unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Berkshire , Bethlehem Public Library , Town of Cherry … Town of Deerpark , Town of Deposit , East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department , Town of East Hampton , Town of Edinburg , … Town of Berkshire Bethlehem Public Library Town of Cherry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State Tax Collections Increased Significantly in SFY 2021-22 … to $121.1 Billion In SFY 2021-22, reported New York State tax collections increased by 47 percent, primarily … avoid the $10,000 limit on federal itemized deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) by imposing the tax on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… original contract. The state agency is able to justify an amendment to the existing contract as an emergency award that … the third-party contracts let pursuant to the contract amendment are contracts “for” the State and are subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateCUNY Bulletin No. CU-784
… represented by SEIU, Local 246 in Bargaining Unit T1. Affected Employees: Employees represented by SEIU, Local 246 in Bargaining Unit T1 are affected. Background: Pursuant to the duly adopted … employees represented by SEIU Local 246 in Bargaining Unit T1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-784-service-employees-international-union-seiu-local-246-duesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… managers’ failure to return fees to applicants not only misleads applicants about their chances of getting an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… equipment that are available to recipients on a monthly rental basis. Under both FFS and managed care there are typically limits (or caps) on the number of monthly rental payments—many items have 10-month caps. In accordance with Medicaid regulations, when the monthly rental payment limit is reached but the item is still needed, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… subject to quarantine or isolation, advised by a health care provider to precautionary-quarantine, or are … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $511.00 per day and $5,110.00 for the 2 week period. Employees may use … of compensation but are subject to a cap of $200.00 per day and $2,000.00 for the 2 week period. The Emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveTown of Olive – Claims Processing and Information Technology (2012M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s processes for claims auditing and … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to August 28, 2012. Background The Town of Olive is located … plan. Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure claims are properly reviewed prior to authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-olive-claims-processing-and-information-technology-2012m-223City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… was to review internal controls over payroll processing for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … a population of 11,128. The City’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $19.1 million. The City is … that internal controls over payroll processing provided for adequate segregation of duties. The payroll clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… travel information and mistakes on dates, trip times, number of riders, addresses, cross street names, equipment … the audit period, the rate of errors and unprofessional telephone manner complaints surpassed the contractual limit in every month reviewed. The total number of errors in this time period was 15,837, but the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-326
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by Suffolk County Court Employees Association in Bargaining Unit F8. Affected Employees Employees … 2023, to increase membership dues from $15.00 to $20.00 for employees in Bargaining Unit F8 (Deduction Code 456). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-326-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-increaseState Police Bulletin No. SP-207.1
… adjustment is needed for non-COVID-19 related overtime or recall such as OTT, ARO must be entered. Please refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-2071-april-1-2020-and-april-1-2021-retroactive-2-salary-increases-state-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-208.1
… the 2.00% increase and includes the new step for members with six (6) or more years of service. April 1, 2021 … the 2.00% increase and includes the new step for members with six (6) or more years of service. Control-D Reports … on the Job Action Requests or Transfer Requests page with an effective date on or after 04/02/2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-2081-april-1-2020-and-april-1-2021-retroactive-salary-increases-stateOpinion 94-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal (special … a special assessment to pay the cost of snow removal in excess of the amounts appropriated, but it may issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20