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DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of state agencies, leaving fewer dollars for improving our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments (“Model Code”) be adopted by … State? No. The Model Code is intended to be a guide for a municipality to develop a code of ethics to meet its … awarding professional service contracts, approving claims for payment, and many hiring and disciplinary decisions. Must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsState Contracts by the Numbers, Calendar Year 2013
For the most recent calendar year, OSC received and acted on 22,794 transactions. The average time from submission to final sign-off was 11.2 days.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/state-contracts-by-numbers-2013.pdfOpinion 88-20
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of … its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a village. Such relocation alone would not have the effect … may be moved from its present location in the county seat to another location in the county without also effectuating a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Opinion 88-38
… facilities. The City argues, in effect, that it makes little sense to interpret the statute to impose a fee on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 91-39
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (waiver of public salary exceeding … LAW, §150; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §212: A village trustee who also serves as a town employee, upon … of retirement allowance. You have asked whether a village trustee who also serves as a town employee may retire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Lynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… (IEPs) and Medicaid-eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Key Findings Officials … over the Medicaid claiming process. Did not take steps to identify students receiving reimbursable Medicaid-eligible … District could have filed Medicaid reimbursement claims to reduce the District’s cost to provide these services. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Improper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care. The audit covered … from hospitals, MCOs reimburse the hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Financial Management (Allegany County, Livingston County and Wyoming County) The board and district officials did not adopt realistic budgets and effectively manage fund balance and reserves. The board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… who were already in an eligible title as of July 1, 2025 , the deadline to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members … in an eligible title who join PFRS on or after July 1, 2025 will be automatically enrolled in the new 20-year plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planNY State & City Comptrollers, State Treasurers: Federal Bill Attempts to Silence Investors
… This legislation was written by corporate executives, for corporate executives — at the expense of the rest of us," … used shareowner proposals to protect our investments for decades by strengthening accountability, promoting … trillion in assets that fund retirement and other benefits for more than 5 million public employees and retirees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/ny-state-city-comptrollers-state-treasurers-federal-bill-attempts-silence-investorsBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… has generated an estimated $9 million investment gain for the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State … proof that the In-State Private Equity Program is a win for the state pension fund and our local economies,” said … of dollars to the state pension fund and created jobs for local residents. Businesses and entrepreneurs in need of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… with disabilities some peace of mind as they plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one’s … must have a disability that was present before age 26. Participants must be eligible for Supplemental Security … agreement is available at https://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYB/pdfs/programdescription.pdf . *ABLE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district could have realized revenues totaling $12,502. Camden Central School District – Claims Audit Process (Oneida …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBusiness Partners
… the applicant, other interested parties and all business partners of the time and place of the hearing. Hearings are … who has not been involved in a NYSLRS member’s medical care. The IME examines the member and provides NYSLRS with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail Drop 7-9 Albany, NY 12244-0001 DROs can also be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… ask for the present or accrued value of the benefits due to a member at retirement. Upon the member’s written request to NYSLRS’ Equitable Distribution Estimates Unit, NYSLRS will … the divorce action in the estimate request, and submit it to: NYSLRS Equitable Distribution Estimates Unit 110 State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many … by NYSLRS do not use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension … equitable distribution percentage will be applied to the member’s actual disability retirement. If directed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public … billion of refundings as follows: $5.76 billion scheduled for July, of which $3.45 billion is new money and $2.31 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarter