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Opinion 2002-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2002-11
… for responding to the minimum number of each type of call. It is evident, however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. … fire company respond, it must be determined for each such call whether an individual is acting as a member of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The … Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, unless that … drugs. We found that between $2.8 million and $5.2 million in payments for ED drugs approved to also treat BPH or PAH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … budget cuts and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingSocial Adult Day Services
… State agencies, particularly the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), … assistance. NYSOFA currently has oversight responsibility for 17 SADS programs that it directly funds through … (AAAs). NYSOFA’s regulations establish minimum standards for program eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… in targeted industries. To receive the credits, over a 10-year period, the firms must create and maintain specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… states that New Yorkers will be the healthiest people in the world – living in communities that promote health, protected from health … quality, evidence-based, cost-effective health services. In harmony with that endeavor, the Department administers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… Purpose To determine whether the contractor operating the MTA-New … Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and if not, whether the Paratransit Division … actions. Our audit covers the period from the beginning of the contract, April 2013, through November 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… business enterprises and women-owned business enterprises in State contracts. Specifically, State agencies and public … officials told us that they determined the percentage in the goal plan using the anticipated MWBE expenditures … states that it encourages the participation of MWBEs in its procurements. We found that while WCHCC officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Agencies Bulletin No. 908
… paychecks. Agencies must ensure the payee is due the funds. If records indicate that the paycheck was delivered to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/908-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checkComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… in connection with the State’s two percent tax on fire insurance. For years, Munson was able to conceal his ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, … government groups that had spent decades fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-up) (2016-F-1) An initial audit report, issued in June 2013, examined whether ESD monitors the effectiveness of … Cost Manual (2016-S-36) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, auditors identified $28,952 in ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-1Opinion 2004-8
… of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that provides health … You ask whether the village may establish a reserve fund to accumulate monies for the non-insured expenses. Municipal corporations are authorized to provide a medical, surgical and hospital insurance plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8State Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… until a new contract has been approved. Dues and agency shop fees for the affected employees will increase from … panel for NYSCOPBA Dues (Code 291) or NYSCOPBA Agency Shop Fees (Code 295) were end dated. A row was inserted with an effective date of 8/19/2002 for Council 82 Agency Shop Fees (Code 213). Employees who are currently in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… track parts purchased for vehicle maintenance, resulting in parts that were missing or untraceable to a vehicle. … 30, 2017, Cantalician reported approximately $2.23 million in reimbursable costs for these programs. The audit identified $358,254 in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… The Central New York economy is starting to rebound from the Great Recession … according to a profile of the region released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, … fleet. Non-revenue service vehicles (vehicles) are used for purposes other than customer transportation, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Comptroller’s Office as abandoned property, as well as unclaimed funds from two actions totaling $20,050 that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits