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Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (2012-S-51), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administration’s (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2014-12s51-response.pdfThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up) (2018-F-18)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation in our initial audit report, The 80/20 Housing Program (2015-S-83).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f18.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2009
NYC is managing its way through its greatest fiscal challenge in decades as the recession ripples through the local economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2010.pdfSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up) (2017-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program (2013-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f21.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up) (2017-F-23)
To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Medical Services...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f23.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: The Cost of Deficit Financing, May 2010
The proposed State Fiscal Year 2010-11 Executive Budget released in January projected a five-year cumulative current services deficit exceeding $60 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-financing-2010.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (Follow-Up) (2025-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation, as of April 9, 2026, of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f30.pdfReal Property Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2025-F-33)
To assess the extent of implementation, as of May 2026, of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f33.pdfWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… other noncompensation expenses in its public reports so it is not clear exactly how much they impacted profits. … York City. DiNapoli estimates that the securities industry is 15 percent smaller in New York City than before the … Six years after the financial crisis Wall Street is still dealing with the fallout. Besides the cost of legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… Program, click here . To read the Direct Plan disclosure booklet, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and ensures they receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who … Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to … Elected and Appointed Officials Revisions to Regulation 3154 in 2015 help ensure that elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 2003-5
… A death benefit allowed under General Municipal Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal … and discharge of his or her duties, unless the contrary is proved by competent evidence. 2 Section 363-d, by its … Law, but no other law, suggests that the presumption is intended to apply only to accidental disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 2005-5
… to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §207-m: If a village’s … police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, but the benefits under that plan are not … Whether the police chief is entitled to a monetary payment in the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 89-30
… organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide transportation to senior citizens of the … property for proper town purposes. Therefore, since there is no statutory authority for a town to engage in the sale of … this Office has expressed the opinion that a town is generally without authority to purchase gasoline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 88-41
… the presentation of such programs with town property. This is in response to your letter concerning the expenditure of … for any of the purposes authorized by law...." It is well settled that, absent express statutory authority, … 2 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §10.39). However, it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities associated with … they utilize carry insurance that may not be sufficient to cover liabilities resulting from a serious accident involving … oil trains may occur in the United States within the next 20 years. Trains hauling hazardous or flammable materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersOpinion 98-18
… the fire district or the town in which the fire district is located. In addition, you ask whether, if section 3008 … §3000). For purposes of Article 30, "ambulance service" is defined to include any: individual, partnership, … life support care, but does not transport patients, is defined as an "advanced life support first response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (prohibition against county … Whether a member of a county board would have a prohibited interest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 98-24
… services are accepted by the commanding officer of the assisted fire company or department under that section is … to the same extent as if he or she were a member of the assisted fire company or department. The effect of this … 209-i(1-a) is treated as if he or she were a member of the assisted fire company or department during the time services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Opinion 2002-11
… receive" twenty-five points, we believe section 217(c)(vi) is intended to treat each category of response independently … of point accrual. Based on this statutory scheme, it is our opinion that a volunteer firefighter who answers both … responding to the minimum number of each type of call. It is evident, however, that each call run may only be applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0