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An Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2018
The Bronx is the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs and home to nearly one-fifth of the City’s population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2019.pdfAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… decline as internet speeds increase; one reason is the price of service tends to increase with the speed of service. … from the private sector, while low incomes may make the price of a home broadband subscription unattainable. FIGURE … 2020 Highest Cost States Average Monthly Price Vermont $82.00 Delaware $76.36 Maryland $70.76 New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… from sharing services or consolidating operations. A number of Mohawk Valley municipalities, including Fulton, … Director Meghan Fraser McGrogan . "We have hosted a record number of ribbon cuttings in June and July, and we’re looking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… approximately 1,100 radioactive materials facilities (RAM facilities), as well as registering and inspecting … issued in September 2021, found that DOH completed 94% of RAM facility inspections on time, but 44% of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-2) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f2-response.pdfEnhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up) (2013-F-1)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, E
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f1.pdfChemung County Probation Department – Collections and Disbursements (2016M-10)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Probation Department’s collections and … for probation and nonprobation cases. Key Findings Due to a lack of oversight and policies, delinquent accounts are … home monitoring fees. Formally establish a time frame to disburse restitution payments held by the Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/10/chemung-county-probation-department-collections-and-disbursements-2016m-10V.3.I Class – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… used on bond proceeds transactions where the PPU is needed to identify the life of GO Bonds. It is also used to identify taxable and tax-exempt GO bond spending and … the SHARE SetID which means all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Class codes in SFS. The Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3i-classOpinion 92-16
… home as office) REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (payment of rental to town officers); (by town from volunteer fire company) … into an agreement for the payment of reasonable rental to a town officer who utilizes a portion of his or her home … of his or her official town duties. A town is authorized to lease office space from a fire company. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… for commuters after the MTA changed service, even as the number of overall trains to the Central Business District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… billion, an increase of 112 percent. “New Yorkers from all walks of life have found higher education the path to a … concentrated in downstate areas. In 2015: Manhattan led all areas of the state with an average student loan borrower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… Purpose To determine whether managed care organizations (MCOs) … the MLTC premium rates for the period April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Background The New York State Medicaid … The Department issues MMCOR instructions to guide MCOs on how to report medical costs and administrative costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingOpinion 2007-7
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement … at home or direct contact at the grocery store or in the gym, whether at night or on the weekend. In each of these … those hours spent at home, at the grocery store, or at the gym in anticipation of a possible or even “likely” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Opinion 98-24
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of a fire company of a fire district fire department, any VFBL benefits generally would be a fire district charge, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 98 - 22
… Publicity Fund (establishment of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) MUNICIPAL … Funds (procedure to establish in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) VILLAGES -- … Duties (establishment of, increase or elimination of cap for publicity fund) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1); MUNICIPAL HOME …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22DiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… April 2015 and October 2020. “These men were entrusted to maintain and service essential New York State Police … vehicles, but instead they allegedly used taxpayer money to fund their own their personal business and repairs,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our partnership with the New York State Police and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversaw and monitored efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACFs), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard … checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to State requirements. However, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followTravel Advisory No. 3
… Travel Manual Update Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel Manual. The key updates are as follows: … one year, the employee should return the unused ticket(s) to the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCortland Enlarged City School District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2012M-230)
… Background The Cortland City School District is located in the City of Cortland and five towns in Cortland County. The District is governed by the Board of … As a result, the District lost out on at least $52,000 in reimbursement revenues due. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/01/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-oversight-financial-operations