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Opinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … for refuse collection) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Collection of (for village by town refuse and garbage district) REFUSE … Whether pursuant to section 119o of Article 5G of the General Municipal Law a town board on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… officials who pled guilty today to defrauding the IDA and were ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution: … through a web of conflicts of interest, false statements and pay-offs,” said DiNapoli. “Although their scheme was … with Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and the New Windsor Police, we were able to bring their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaDisposal of Electronic Devices
… are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private, and sensitive information. The audit covers the … formal procedures to address the risk that personal, private, or sensitive information (PPSI) may be improperly … dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, the Office of General Services (OGS) provides this service for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (2020-S-52)
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper Medicaid managed long-term care (MLTC) premium payments on behalf of ineligible enrollees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s52.pdfNew York State Agencies’ Use of Overtime, April 2013
This is the second annual report by the Office of the State Comptroller on overtime use by New York State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/overtime-2013.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… communities reviewed: Adequacy of 2021 Budgets – Town of Riverhead (Suffolk County) Town of Riverhead officials adequately assessed the impact of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance … by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works … with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… Purpose To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owner’s associates inappropriately … practices connected to the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and extending to the owner’s family, … To determine if the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider and the owners associates inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andAre You Vested? And What It Means
… requirements established by your retirement plan. Vesting is automatic; you do not have to fill out any paperwork to … than seven years prior to April 9, 2022, your membership is considered withdrawn and terminated. You would need to … from payroll before the effective date of retirement. This is required by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/palermo-2020-67.pdfVillage of Broadalbin - Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-76)
Determine whether the Board adequately monitored cash receipts and disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/broadalbin-2020-76.pdfTown of German Flatts - Financial Condition and Conflict of Interest (2019M-222)
Determine whether the Town Board adequately managed the Town’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/german-flatts-2019-222.pdfSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System (2014-S-9)
To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical p
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s9.pdfAnnual Financial and Statistical Report of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Fill out the Annual Financial and Statistical Report of The Board of Cooperative Educational Services and send back a copy to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/annual-financial-and-statistical-report-boces.pdfChild Care Licensing and Inspection
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services’ (Office) child care licensing and … through May 9, 2014. Background The Office's mission is to promote the well-being and safety of the State's children, … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/child-care-licensing-and-inspectionThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… weekday. Transit’s Electronic Maintenance Division (EMD) is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the equipment … a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ input is observed on monitors off site. As of May 16, 2019, Transit had installed 9,290 CCTV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… directly to Medicaid and bypassed the controls afforded by the crossover system. Key Recommendations Correct the … the Medicaid overpayments totaling $10 million caused by flawed eMedNY computer programs that incorrectly processed … of Health: Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (2010-S-50) Department of Health: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Towns of Shandaken and Olive
… and credit union branches across the state where there is a demonstrated need for banking services. DFS administers … of Shandaken and Olive as a BDD. USB’s Phoenicia location is now a designated BDD branch eligible for state deposits. … and promote long-term economic growth.” “The BDD program is an important tool to support underserved communities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate