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Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings created by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. As a part of its mission to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followTown of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
… adequate access controls to help safeguard Town information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized access. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/08/19/town-hempstead-information-technology-access-controls-2021m-158Capital Planning and Maintenance
… had an operating budget of approximately $6.2 million, with $77,000 in operating cash allocated to capital projects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 98-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, §176(11): An … and is in the best interests of the fire district ( id .; NY Const, art XIII, §1; Rathbone v Wirth , 150 NY 459; see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… does not provide an alternative means for a fire district to establish emergency or general ambulance services. Fire districts continue to be subject to the prohibition, found in subdivision 4 of section 209-b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 97-6
… the language, is deemed to have intended to materially change the law, and courts must seek the new legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-6Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … Authority’s (MTA) constituent agencies are required to determine whether services can be provided in-house before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 731
… the partnership with agency personnel/payroll offices in reconciling employee Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with the Social Security Administration (SSA). … and maintaining up-to-date Social Security information in PayServ ensures accurate posting of Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/731-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… Purpose To determine if Metropolitan Transportation-New York City … of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve cleanliness of stations and reduce the rodent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Variety Child … offers a range of special education services and programs to children with disabilities from birth to eight years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… Department facility data and publicly available property records identified many automotive facility locations where … of publicly available information, such as property records and advertisements for repair services. Examine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesNorth Country Kids, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by North County Kids, … North County provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/north-country-kids-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… Purpose To determine whether LaGuardia Community College complied … is about $4,500. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the … $6,200. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universityUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other services provided on the same day. … health insurance coverage to more than 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government and school … their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Opinion 2000-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … presentations or activities. You note that, pursuant to Town Law, §64(17-b), towns are authorized to expend moneys … the above-referenced statutory authority, we note that Town Law, §64(17-b), as you have indicated, provides that, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 649
… Garnishment order placed against his/her wages (eg. State Tax, Student Loan, Creditor Garnishments). The NBEN746 lists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/649-garnishment-notification-reportsOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). … for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Many Medicaid … Medicaid if the individual is also enrolled in Medicaid. When this occurs, plan providers bill Medicaid for enrollees' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State Resources (Report 2008-S-145). Background The New York State Psychiatric Institute (Institute), established in 1895, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-follow