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Opinion 88-76
… control of, and may maintain a separate account for, these funds (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-25, unreported). These funds may be expended in the same manner as public source … the opinion that, while a public library may invest public funds (e.g., moneys raised by taxes) only in the types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-76Opinion 2002-12
… works. All officers and employees performing services for the combined department, including the superintendent, … works. All officers and employees providing services for the combined departments, including the superintendent, … may enter into, amend, cancel and terminate agreements for the performance among themselves or "one for the other" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12-0Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… a high-water mark of $400 million in the Enacted Budget for SFY 2022-23. Supports a broad array of environmental … control and aquatic habitat conservation; support for the State’s zoos, botanical gardens and aquaria; … were also a recurring funding source and accounted for 19 percent of all EPF revenues over this period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… oversight was lacking. Officials did not provide support for 12 of the 15 balance sheet accounts auditors reviewed. … in a timely manner. Only four of the 349 journal entries for 2018-19 and only 60 of the 292 journal entries for … $49,607 to $345,221. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… in an office setting. To reduce Medicaid costs for prescription drugs, the federal government established … to pass on the savings to Medicaid when they submit claims for 340B drugs. Our initial audit report, which was issued on … drugs nor ensured the proper billing for 340B drugs. These problems cost the Medicaid program an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followOpinion 89-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election … Whether the voters of a city may bring a petition to remove an elected city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Opinion 2000-14
… 48 NY2d 398, 423 NYS2d 466, citing Governor's Memorandum, NY Legis. Ann., 1973, p 303). 3 NYPIRG , supra, involved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14DiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… and these programs are critical for helping New Yorkers find well-paying jobs and businesses find qualified employees.” Under the federal Workforce … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022
… policies; and $555,731 was paid for maternity and newborn birth claims that contained inaccurate information, such as the diagnosis code or newborn’s birth weight. As a result of the audit, about $4.3 million of … York State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit; the remaining six providers were under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2022-through-september-30-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bradford Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. , Town of … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … and that moneys were safeguarded. As a result, it appears the treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $8,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … activity, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli said … (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Visitors and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73DiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… a $6 billion increase in spending from the preliminary financial plan released in January, mostly funded by federal … relief will be used for spending that will not recur after the financial plan period, including COVID-19-related … April, down from the peak of 20 percent in May 2020, but still well behind the state (8.2 percent) and nation (6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Free School District and the Tapestry Charter School . In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … that was not used as planned to fund operations. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance increased to almost … activity funds cash receipts process was administered in accordance with guidelines. Tapestry Charter School – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… of that improvement. While further steps to achieve structural budget balance are essential, I applaud the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationOpinion 96-8
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees … AUTHORITIES LAW, §361: Towns and villages are entitled to the fee provided for by General Municipal Law, §99-l(1)(a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… lodged against them continued to operate with little or no notice from public oversight authorities to address such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State University Police Plan
… you will receive at retirement if you meet the service and age requirements (service retirement benefits); Benefits you … receive if you leave public service before you meet the age requirement for a service retirement benefit (vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew … The states prison population declined by half from March 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System (2018-S-59) DHS 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the New York City Department of Homeless Services have appropriate oversight and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s59-response.pdfDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… and some tax collections are showing signs of weakness. My office will continue to closely monitor economic … short- and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $14.5 billion, $128.4 … in SFY 2022-23, reflecting, in part, the impact of slower income growth and financial market volatility in 2022 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarter