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DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyThe Child Study Center of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the Programs. The ineligible costs included: $121,255 in employee fringe benefit costs that were incorrectly allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/child-study-center-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFederal Funding and New York – Federal Funding and New York
… and how it supports services in the State of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-nyDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. … of about 52%, according to DiNapoli’s report. The food price index rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic partly … and geopolitical conflict, after years of relatively small price increases at about 2% annually. The food price index …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology … P. DiNapoli. The audit looked at the state’s overall AI policy and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the Aging … and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksOpinion 89-27
… date be required to contribute a greater amount for health insurance coverage than those supervisors who were in office … date be required to contribute a greater amount for health insurance coverage than those supervisors who were in office … date be required to contribute a greater amount for health insurance coverage than those supervisors who were in office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27Opinion 91-62
… may require". Section 1-102 does not expressly state that only property which is no longer needed for village purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-62Opinion 93-17
… the issuance of obligations. In this instance, the only exception to the referendum requirement that might be … to the mandatory referendum requirement is applicable only if the amounts needed to pre-pay the contributions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17Opinion 94-29
… have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [edited for … or other agency representing a municipality. You indicate that these appeals generally arise in two proceedings: (1) a … matters are quasi-criminal in nature and that the party represented in a support proceeding is usually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-29Opinion 93-32
… requirements of General Municipal Law, article 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these … the Freedom of Information Law (Public Officers Law, §84 et seq .). The statements are needed in connection with an … the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … growth in collections during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) … experienced stronger growth in the first half of 2025, future revenues may become less predictable as local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Our joint investigation will ensure justice is served in this case and I hope it is a warning to anyone who would … cooperation. The positive impact of which has resulted in a significant decrease in funding that fueled large scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… committed $50 million to a private equity fund managed by Hamilton Lane aimed at supporting small businesses across New … Investment Company (SBIC) Fund II L.P., managed by Hamilton Lane. The SBIC Fund II has approximately $150 … II was launched in 2022 and is built upon the success of Hamilton Lane’s first SBIC offering, the New York SBIC Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… needs to improve its guidance for the emergency plans for residential or inpatient programs for substance use … after Superstorm Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of … have a clear picture if patients in need of care or who should be prioritized are getting services due to unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.5
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19495-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3
… RR5 ORC OS5 Recall Standby OT PEF 2.5 RS5 ORP SO5 Recall SBY OT CSEA Class 2.5 RA5 ORS ST2 Standby OT Adjust - CSEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1949.4
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at specific OCFS facilities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19494-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several … and flooding that spans multiple counties. Even a small dam failure could result in significant economic consequences … by local governments. In the wake of a 2008 audit of DEC's dam safety program by DiNapoli's office, DEC strengthened its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … (CFR Manual). The audit covered expenses reported on Kids in Action’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEmpowering Minds Therapy Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… service costs, consisting of $1,009 in non-allowable goodwill expense charged to the Program, which we offset by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/empowering-minds-therapy-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual