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DiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… programs receiving property tax exemptions of up to 80% for which they may be ineligible, according to an audit by New … Finds Properties in Forest Protection Program That Dont Qualify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and regulations. The audit … inmates found proper procedures were followed in all the cases selected, and the sentences were accurately calculated. … released during our audit period. Also, in all five cases, the Department detected the errors, and the inmates in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… 2020-S-57 ). About the Program The Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). … the monthly premium for the recipient. Further, an MCO is only eligible to receive the SMCP if it submits encounter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followOpinion 93-18
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority … requiring referendum on program for fire company in fire protection district) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… ticket surcharge revenue received. The Department’s systems are not properly applying the statutory cap on … Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58) Department of Motor Vehicles: Driver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesOpinion 2000-21
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 90-40
… opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as trustee and deputy mayor) PUBLIC MEETINGS AND HEARINGS -- Voting Procedure (right of village deputy mayor to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Opinion 96-18
… of express statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213; Kupferman v Katz , 19 AD2d 824, 243 NYS2d 773, affd 13 NY2d 932, 244 NYS2d 217; Greene v Town Board of Town of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d … moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-58, p 160; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-18Opinion 90-26
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Bond Resolution (exceeding maximum cost specified in) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §32.00: Where the lowest bid on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26Opinion 2010-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a … acres and one that is six acres, are under consideration. In the case of the two acre parcel, the village plans to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Opinion 90-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … offices caused by other than the expiration of the term of office). Section 4-400(1)(c) also authorizes the mayor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33State Agencies Bulletin No. 303
… by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association are eligible for this new code. … OSC Actions The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association will send OSC a file to start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/303-nyscopba-cancer-insurance-aflac-deduction-code-322State Agencies Bulletin No. 273
… by the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association are eligible for this new … OSC Actions The New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association will send OSC a file to start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/273-nyscopba-legal-plan-deduction-code-372Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Uncollected Penalties (2015-F-8) An initial report issued in July 2013 found that outstanding penalties routinely had … and there was a lack of communication and information flow in the department. In a follow-up, auditors found department … by employees or foster parents. Consequently, in some cases, the health and safety of children were placed at risk. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maintenance and Inspection of … (Transit) is the largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world. As of August 25, 2021, Transit has 6,455 subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… (OSC) has new guidance regarding expedite requests. In certain limited cases, an agency may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard process allows. … the vendor or State. These situations may include, but are not limited to, emergencies (e.g., public health and safety), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsState Agencies Bulletin No. 259
Additional Bargaining Units now eligible for deduction code 378
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/259-universal-life-insurance-deduction-code-378Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … Act (Report 2022-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Division of Employment and Workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/10/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-act-followOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc.
… allow for fiscal policy controls such as desk and field audits. Annually, providers are required to complete and … to the Guidelines, OMH may perform desk reviews and field audits, as needed, including reviewing costs reported on the … analyst. However, OMH generally does not perform detailed audits or field reviews of providers’ CFR information. OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/oversight-provider-consolidated-fiscal-reports-independent-living-incOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program (480a Program) for … tax exemptions. Additionally, while there are gaps in the law regarding oversight responsibility under the 480 Program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-follow