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Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… Schenectady County District Attorney Robert M. Carney, and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced … access to essential health care for millions of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement … to root out fraud. My thanks to District Attorney Carney and Schenectady County Sheriff Dagostino for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersOpinion 88-57
… senior citizens from rent increases in rent controlled apartments in New York City, stating that: "...'the standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-57Application for Police & Fire Retirement for Disability Incurred in Performance of Duty and ERS Members Covered Under Section 607-g and 89-v (RS6442)
For PFRS members to apply for a performance-of-duty disability retirement and for ERS members covered under sections 607-g or 89-v, use form RS6442.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6442.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2023-F-33)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f33.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - February 2005
The MTA voted to raise fares and tolls in 2003 and 2005, but nonetheless projects budget gaps in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2005.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2006
"The State Comptroller predicted that favorable financial developments would permit the MTA to forgo a 5 percent fare and toll increase planned for 01/01/07."
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2007.pdfNew York City Government Services: Services for the Unsheltered
New York City’s unsheltered population increased from 3,588 in FY 2019 to 4,504 in FY 2025 — a 26 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-21-2026.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - November 2017
The MTA is the largest mass transit agency in the nation, providing services to nearly one-third of the nation’s mass transit commuters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2018.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-954
Payment for Time Spent on Jury Duty to EmployeesNOTEligible for Leave with Pay Under the Attendance Rules
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-954.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (2017-S-41) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for free vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s41-response.pdfXII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… purchasing the land from the landowner at an agreed upon price, or involuntarily, pursuant to the New York State … purchasing the land from the landowner at an agreed upon price or involuntarily pursuant to the New York State Eminent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for … average contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to … DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… service and paid back over $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "This should serve … said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementOpinion 90-56
… days or 22 working days, whichever is greater, in any one calendar year, and for not more than 30 days or 22 working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper … We issued our initial audit report on December 11, 2018. The audit objective was to determine whether … future Medicaid overpayments. Of the initial report’s 11 audit recommendations, 1 was implemented, 3 were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities ( 2019-S-41 ). Background … airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining boarding accessibility. … A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website accessibility. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followFarmland Protection Program
… farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 jobs in the State. Farms play a vital role in the State’s economy and food … markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms face strains and operational stressors such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-program