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Opinion 2000-7
… and stockholder of company performing snow removal and lawn maintenance) -- Exceptions (abstension and … have a prohibited interest in a contract for snow plowing and lawn maintenance between the fire district and the … interest in a contract with a corporation for snow plowing and lawn maintenance service under the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Opinion 90-16
… 301; In re Board of Health of Village of Lansingburg , 43 App Div 236, 60 NYS 27; but cf . People ex rel. Van Denbergh v Town Board of Town of Colonie , 254 App Div 54, 4 NYS2d 434, pertaining to the status of a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… the former Provisional Supervisor of Facilities for the Hempstead School District, pleaded guilty today at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to access device fraud in connection with … the former Provisional Supervisor of Facilities for the Hempstead School District pleaded guilty today at the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudOpinion 88-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers or employees, or a group … a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to … said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 … to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 of the New … of patient care by limiting consecutive hours of work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… (Thruway) has proposed a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State … beginning in 2024 for the Governor Mario M. Cuomo (Cuomo) Bridge. It also expands the rate differential between New … in January 2021, when tolls were increased for the Cuomo Bridge, those paying through the mail and drivers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… for state agencies and public authorities valued at $21 billion and approved more than 1.8 million payments worth … for 15,000 corporate and other refunds. $11 million for 21,000 property tax credits. Department of Civil Service … Network for New York. Department of Homeland Security $21.1 million to New York City for the Urban Area Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… The Comptroller manages the Fund with the highest ethical, professional, and conflict of interest standards, and acts … status of the Fund is currently 92.2%, as of March 31, 2025. It is one of the highest funded rates among public … States and has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalState Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the State … Officers (CO/NCO) Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment for employees not processed … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersOil Train Safety Letter
Request to USDOT and Federal Railroad Administration for additional measures for oil train safety.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/foxx-usdot-oil-train-safety-letter.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services
… Calls decreased to just under 270,000 in 2020. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable … more accurately reflect the nature of closure and why the call did not result in a report. Additionally, the length of time OCFS maintains call recordings from the SCR may limit its ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… operating the MTA-New York City Transit’s Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, … Transit negotiated a contract with GCS, a staffing/call center operations contractor (or contractor) to operate the Paratransit Call Center (Call Center). The contract was signed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… environmental engineering services statewide, including $50 million to AECOM USA Inc., $50 million to Arcadis Of New … $3.8 million with Bette & Cring LLC to replace Old State Road Bridge and repair other bridges in Albany and … $11.4 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.4 million to HNTB New York Engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations’ Readiness for the Encounter Intake System
… Purpose To determine the readiness of all Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to submit Medicaid encounter … quality assurance, various research and analytics, managed care rate setting, and drug rebate collections. On September … have fewer enrollees than mainstream Medicaid managed care plans. According to DOH officials, the specialized plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-readiness-encounter-intake-systemTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… During fiscal stress, towns often defer critical road infrastructure needs in order to fund daily services. However, preventive maintenance can extend road life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by the town’s board, is critical to support road maintenance efforts and can also help towns obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach , Town of Minisink , Village of Tannersville and Town … being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) The significant revenue … announced his office completed audits of City of Long Beach Town of Minisink Village of Tannersville and Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Improper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up) (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the … help ensure its independence. Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): State Financial Aid Program at LIM College (2015-T-2) … by the New York State of Health System (NYSOH) (2014-S-4) A range of design and process flaws in NYSOH’s eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… bargaining agreement regarding employees’ leave benefits. Town of Lodi – Town Hall Capital Project (Seneca County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1