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DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… division found it did not collect more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued … the changes that Transit has already made, as they noted in their response, more can still be done.” The Transit … sufficient or is inaccurate for the necessary follow-up. In a sample of 150 uncollected fines, DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedOpinion 90-31
… or other provisions of law indicate that a different meaning or application was intended (see General Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 88-59
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to pay village justice the salary of acting village justice); (retroactive payment); (salary increase for village justice) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice … Whether the village justice may be paid the salary budgeted for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59Update Vendor Information and Access
… including: bank accounts for electronic payments (ACH), email addresses for delivery of purchase orders, and discount … ACH. Log in Don't have an account? Update Address and Contact Information Maintain address and contact information … Don't have an account? Update Vendor Name Complete and mail both forms below: AC-3274-S: Update Vendor Name New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… today announced that Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman have been indicted on charges including Grand Larceny in the … defendants allegedly stole taxpayer money that should have gone to help special needs children but instead was … McMahon announced that Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman have been indicted on Grand Larceny charges for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandOpinion 97-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether such clauses prohibit or otherwise preclude the county treasurer from turning over to the State Comptroller court and trust funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Wall Street Bonuses Went Up In 2013
… not been withheld. DiNapoli also reported that: The bonus pool for securities employees who work in New York City also … from prior years. Over the past two years, the bonus pool has grown by 44 percent, driven by compensation deferred … employees in New York City ($360,700 in 2012) was 5.2 times greater than the rest of the private sector ($69,200 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/wall-street-bonuses-went-2013DiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… over the next four years and improving the quality of care for Medicaid patients remains a challenge after more than two … waiver amendment approved in April 2014 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provides incentives for cost controls and a broad restructuring of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's board of directors … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
A steady population an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounts receivable deal with the following: Criteria for Recognition of Receivables; and Maintenance of an Allowance … that are recorded as expenditure. Subsequently, as it is determined that accounts are indeed uncollectible, the … with? Has the agency or public authority acknowledged that it is unable to repay? Are repayment terms such that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeCounty Medicaid Costs
… or receiving State legislative approval to increase their sales tax rates to 4 percent or more, and some dangerously close to … Legislature has recognized these growing pressures, and in 2004 enacted legislation that shifts costs associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that directly affect its ability to provide current services, as well as its long-term fiscal … Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… is a major source for school districts, accounting for $16.2 billion, 38 percent of total revenues. State aid also … March 1, 2020 and October 1, 2021. As the low inflation rates during the pandemic took hold, allowable levy growth … $8.6 billion, cities (not including New York City) spent $5.3 billion, villages spent $3.2 billion and fire districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… are retained in an HCR-held HAP reserve called Restricted Net Position. In addition, any excess HAP funds that are … HAP reserves, which include both the HCR-held Restricted Net Position reserves and the HUD-held program reserves, can … fee reserve and contribute to HCR’s Unrestricted Net Position (UNP). LAs must conduct physical HQS inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements. Our audit covered … Background The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program, created in 1955, provides affordable rental and cooperative housing … municipal housing preservation and development agency. In New York City, there are 94 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… The New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical … services provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center (2015-S-53) New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… meet State standards, the Bureau conducts Practice Reviews (Reviews) of each APS provider. OCFS uses two systems to … as required. For instance, we found that, for a sample of Reviews—which Bureau management stated they rely on to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… on-time, reliable, and clean transportation services. Transit, an agency of the MTA, provides subway and bus … to New York City (NYC). Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operation Authority (MaBSTOA), a subsidiary of … non-competitive. Between January 1, 2020, and November 18, 2021 , MTA listed 507 job title postings : 13 at MTA Bus , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-follow