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DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… the industry lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by … Tying compensation to long-term sustainable profits is a step in the right direction. We also need the right … locations) are not included. DiNapoli’s estimate is based on tax collections and reflects cash bonus payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… The Times Union published an op-ed from New York State … report often relied on flawed or unvalidated data, and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in … The Times Union published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… for dead patients and millions more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to … our fieldwork, 766 of the 1,296 deceased enrollees still had active Medicaid coverage through NYSOH. DOH subsequently … to other health insurance coverage that recipients had; $813,412 in overpayments for low-birth weight newborn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of stealing over $50,000 from that organization. The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the … their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyOpinion 2004-8
… health care benefits of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that … the governing board of the cooperative health benefit plan is required to establish a reserve fund containing amounts … action or judgment for which the municipal corporation is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Opinion 89-57
… street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town repair and improvement of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village street) HIGHWAY LAW, … to utilize town highway equipment and personnel to repair and improve a village street of a village located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Opinion 89-33
… certification of the officer or employee having direct supervision, unless the board determines to require such … certified by the village officer or employee having direct supervision of the claimant to the effect that such services … certification of the officer or employee having direct supervision of the claimant. As you will note, this statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Opinion 92-17
… in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to receive share) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement … between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, §1262(c) must provide that a portion of the … county or school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the county or whether such areas may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether pursuant to General Municipal Law 207m the chief of police of a city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… for their crimes, and the victim has received needed care and services.” New York State Police Superintendent … before and had no other direct support, received a monthly income of $3,526.70 for his pension and $2,138.60 from Social … 2023, a total of $338,000 in pension and Social Security Income (SSI) were deposited into the victim’s account. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive … funds,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. … Special Agent-in-Charge William Woolard with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery … in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions are coming into state coffers. In … produce new revenue for the state, partly because gaming is taxed at a higher rate than other consumer expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… Island Rail Road (LIRR) service to Grand Central Terminal for the first time, is expected to cost nearly $9 billion … DiNapoli also reported: The MTA’s current cost estimate for East Side Access is $8.25 billion, but that figure grows … new LIRR terminal below Grand Central Terminal accounts for more than one-quarter of the cost overrun, having grown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an independent contractor, you should first … 2008, identify factors that could indicate an individual is an employee rather than an independent contractor. Some of … from the individual’s paycheck; and The individual is entitled to fringe benefits such as vacation, sick leave, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… will happen to their household within the next two months. In addition, one-third said that it has been somewhat … canceled or changed significantly. Layoffs and Discharges in the Northeast Are at Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the … of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlight the ongoing churn in employment during the COVID-19 era. The Northeast Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020Debt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2021-22, the State reported the following debt levels: $2 billion of constitutionally authorized, … The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtDrug Management and Disposal
… to securely mail unwanted drugs to a drug disposal site for destruction. Key Findings We found that the … notice, albeit generally inconspicuously. However, there is no way to know how effective its public information … the Department has not measured public awareness, nor is it mandated to do so. The Department has engaged in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 … Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest commuter railroad in the country and the … service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… as of May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of August 1, 2017. Background Health and Hospitals is a public benefit … nurses are conducted by each facility’s Human Resources (HR) department if their annual salary is below $100,000, … profiles attesting that the screenings were completed. The HR Directors at the facilities use Optimizer to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, New … September 30, 2014. Key Recommendations Recover from Dr. John Gomes $1,258,855 in overpayments funded by the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomes