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Opinion 96-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when … the fees imposed by section 8022 (b) of the CPLR. This is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on the … the word "fee" should be given its commonly understood meaning (2 Opns St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union
… DiNapoli today. Commentary: A path to comprehensive state debt reform Last month, the U.S. reached its debt limit, … opaque practices and gimmicks don’t stop there. While statutory debt caps were imposed in the Debt Reform Act of … percent, from $61.9 billion in 2021-22 to $88 billion in 2026-27. The growing costs for repaying the state’s debt load …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionVII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… anticipate future repayment from the recipient or future reimbursement from third-party sources. Loans are made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesDiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… classified in “significant stress” were: Hempstead Union Free School District (Nassau County); Sachem Central School District (Suffolk); Wyandanch Union Free School District (Suffolk); West Seneca Central School … Central School District (Herkimer); and Copiague Union Free School District (Suffolk). The Hempstead Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… ECMCC officials stated that this matter was subject to litigation, and the payments were the result of “an … estimate the discrepancy and settle this matter to avoid litigation. However, auditors found problems with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… or advanced certificate represents entry to rewarding careers. However, nearly half of all students who complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followMedicaid Program – Oversight of Health Homes
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid Health Homes to ensure that appropriate care was provided and … extending through October 2024. About the Program The Health Home Program (Program), implemented in New York in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/20/medicaid-program-oversight-health-homesOversight of Campus Foundations
… [from sources such as student activity fees and student club fees] for activities for students, faculty, and others.) … audit planning process and consider performing audits that address high-risk areas. Ensure all foundations have thorough policies and procedures that adequately address all areas specified in the Guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsProtection of Child Performers
… Department’s Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and … NYCRR establish certain responsibilities and requirements for parents/guardians and employers to protect child … 2016, the Comptroller had received over $640,000 in trust for more than 5,600 child performers. The Department has used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… Purpose To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements … all tax credit calculations are correct before issuing a Certificate of Tax Credit. OSC Response to Agency Comments to … Determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programCapital Planning and Maintenance
… Purpose To determine whether the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority effectively plans and prioritizes … 2012 through December 23, 2015. Background The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (Authority), created in 1961, … North Country: the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge (Bridge); the Ogdensburg International Airport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… The Department is required by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to create actuarially sound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… through August 2021. About the Program NYCIDA was created by the New York City Council in 1974 “to promote the economic … a reason why, if not for the financial assistance provided by NYCIDA, the company would not be able to undertake the … NYCIDA relied on demand and development studies provided by third parties for these development projects instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-365
… CAL and CYF Employees. Affected Employees: SUNY employees in Salary Grade 980 positions with a Comp Rate Code of CYF and CAL are affected. Background: In any fiscal year in which February consists of 28 days, the biweekly salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-365-non-leap-year-factor-change-fiscal-year-2024-2025-suny-calCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to people who become unemployed through no fault of their … and potential charges. You’ll have an opportunity to comment and specify the circumstances that resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wawayanda (Town) Town Board (Board) and officials … January 1, 2019 to analyze financial trends. Understanding the Program The Board must provide oversight to ensure … The Board and Town officials did not properly manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … district officials did not meet all the requirements of state law and must improve controls over online banking to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to outside law enforcement for review. Brighton Central School District – Procurement (Monroe County) District … were solicited to maximize earnings. North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (Westchester County) … left the district between 2011 and 2019. Hilton Central School District – Network Access Controls (Monroe County) In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction and installation of canopies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits