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DiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… The Capital District Transportation Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments … fulfills its mission effectively.” CDTA provides regional transportation services including regular bus service, … electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional transportation authorities, ranking third in terms of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly … allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal use, then falsified … that between April 2015 and October 2020, numerous auto parts were purchased that did not fit police vehicles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… review issued in May 2020. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6XIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… and Cash Management Division and is comprised of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the pooling of cash … investment objective is to seek a high level of interest income consistent with safety of principal and sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewResidents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a … is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State … October 2017 and September 2021. About the Program The Corporation is a public benefit corporation that provides … To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and select claims going back to October 1, 2015. About the … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 12% walked, cutting their transportation costs. DiNapoli’s report found that since 2013, the type of transportation used … in transit deserts, to inform future policy choices. Report The Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded … today examined whether DOH was doing enough to control Medicaid costs for New Yorkers’ health care. The audits found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the … gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has … in the last several years,” DiNapoli said. “With the ease and 24/7 availability of mobile betting apps, problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace … as the trustee of the Fund and Lander serves as fiduciary to the city’s five public pension funds. “Wells Fargo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… our review was to assess the Hunter-Tannersville Central School District’s (District’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hunter- Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information … of our review was to assess the HunterTannersville Central School Districts Districts progress as of June 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fEconomic Snapshot of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center
The Hunts Point Food Distribution Center (FDC) is the largest food distribution center in the United States. FDC is located on 329 acres in the Bronx and consists of about 150 wholesalers, distributors, and processing businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2024.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1623
… increase to $275,000 for the 2018 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 6 participants. Affected … PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2018 Calendar Year. PayServ will automatically stop ORP and VDC … will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1623-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… Court Employees Association, Inc. and in Bargaining Unit DR, represented by Court Officers Benevolent Association of … the attributes for these codes to include Bargaining Unit DR. Agency Actions Agencies must access the General Deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omahaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1697
… the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … reach the $280,000 limit. Contributions will resume in the first paycheck of the following calendar year. … the 2019 maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1697-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedOpinion 88-34
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Towns (manner of adoption of … of adoption of regulations, orders and rules) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1640, 1660, 1800; TOWN LAW, §§130, 131, 133; … without notice or hearing ," providing appropriate traffic control devices are installed. This provision was first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-34Opinion 88-17
Concerning 34 Opns St Comp 1978 p 154 with regard to the dedication of park land in a subdivision
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… they are. My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving … provide water delivery and sewer systems, manage solid waste, maintain parking structures, and manage public … (IDAs), urban renewal agencies, water, sewer, solid waste authorities and housing authorities. About 279 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparency