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State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… (Fund) reached agreements with seven portfolio companies to enhance disclosure of their spending on political causes, … align with shareholders’ interests,” DiNapoli said. “It is imperative that companies, at a bare minimum, … and social welfare organizations to which the company pays dues of $25,000 or more and the lobbying allocations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… jail time. That applies to all New Yorkers, including the rich or powerful,”said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… Earlier this year, the company tried unsuccessfully to get the Securities and Exchange Commission to keep investors … Proxy Access DiNapoli and the Common Retirement Fund are also supporting a complementary proposal at ExxonMobil's … A copy of the latest Church Commissioners annual report can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… of effective and efficient operations. Key Findings ITS does not have an established monitoring and oversight process … in compliance with State Cyber Security Policies. ITS does not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… remitted all drug rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service (Department) as required by the contract … discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the prescription drug program. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… and grants for the rehabilitation of existing housing or the construction of new housing. One way the Corporation … to be used in conjunction with other State, Federal, or private financing for low-income housing projects. … Generally, the Program provides up to $125,000 per unit, or a total of up to $2.4 million per project. The Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient surgical procedures and physician office visits. The New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in … evaluating contractor/consultant performance. As a result, it did not fully benefit from the established processes. Our … Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to handle “N/A” (not applicable) ratings. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemRecommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (2020-S-61)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61.pdfExamination of Select Purchases made on State-Issued WEX Bank Fuel Credit Cards by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
We examined select purchases made on State-issued WEX Bank fuel credit cards (WEX card) by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-04-10.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through April … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… In addition, TBTA had more than $72 million in unpaid fees for the Henry Hudson Bridge from 2013 through 2015. TBTA … program, submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each week after the initial introductory … period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension out of the 4,645 that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations … of weight, volume, or size are to be inspected and tested for accuracy at least annually. Such devices include gas … vehicle and grocery scales. Gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles are also subject to inspection to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment … health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to facilitate recovery for adults receiving treatment for … measure performance against expectations, it is unclear to what extent, if any, the other 76 percent of discharged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … of using debt to pay for recurring costs is imprudent. Our review found the City’s budget: Continues to rely on … and expenses, which may not be available in future years. Does not include any appropriation for contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 531 of the Laws of 2019 authorizes the City to issue debt not to exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative … Law Section 10.10(d) requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5Procurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … to cost $441.4 million. We visited 15 of the 23 projects' sites and did a more detailed review of one project: the … overpayment of 211 hours at $10,969. We visited work sites for the Induction Loop project, and noticed that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4) . About the Program Homes … Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), which is responsible for community development through the construction, … Elderly (RESTORE) program, which assists senior citizen homeowners with the cost of addressing emergencies and code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms Report 2017S70
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-follow