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EPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … the completion of projects. The agency’s response is available in the audit. Audit Homes and Community Renewal: … Programs Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… To determine whether Medicaid made proper payments to Joia Pharmacy, Inc. (Joia) and a related prescriber (herein … During the audit period, Joia, doing business as Soho Pharmacy, was a privately owned pharmacy located in Lower Manhattan. Soho Pharmacy was still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in … The executive director of special education provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois as the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the appointment of former Dutchess County Comptroller Robin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionCharter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/charter-school-applied-technologies-60.pdfOpinion 2002-9
… organization); (contribution to private organizations) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Competitive … pursuant to its authority generally to accept gifts for public purposes (see, e.g., Town Law §64[8]), may accept a … (see, e.g., Teachers Association, Central High School District No. 3 v Board of Education, Central High …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9DiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… state were not processed until after the contract start date. DiNapoli’s report showed that no progress has been made … state were not processed until after the contract start date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsOpinion 2010-3
… ( see Budget Report on Bills, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 10-11; Mem of the Department of State, July 14, 1994, Bill Jacket, L 1994, ch 599, at 17, at 5). The Account was also created by L 1994, … costs ( see e.g. 1980 Ops St Comp No. 80-271), or agree to guarantee the debt of the fire company ( see e.g. 19 Ops St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs found classrooms … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and … the New York Citys Department of Educations oversight of Universal PreKindergarten programs found classrooms with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… the Medicare Buy-In Program ( 2010-S-76 ). Background The federal government established the Medicare buy-in program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followApplication for Refund of Excess Contributions (RS5195)
To apply for the refund of excess member contributions, NYSLRS Tier 1 & 2 members (and Tier 3 & 5 Police and Fire Retirement System members who are non-contributory), who voluntarily contribute, use form RS5195.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5195.pdfDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member … does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other equitable distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareCity of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees’ separation payments were accurate? Audit … establish “retirement incentives” to officers or employees that meet specified requirements (e.g., a lump sum payment … based on years of service). City officials should ensure that employee separation payments are authorized and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfOpinion 92-13
… of town offices from two to four years) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §§10(1)(ii)(a)(1),(d)(3), 20(3); TOWN LAW, §§24, … local law increasing the term of an elective office, which is approved at a general election may be made applicable to a … and the title could be said to apprise the reader of what may reasonably be expected to be found in the statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… After pleading guilty earlier this year, she was sentenced in Saugerties Town Court on March 4. Harper was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… procedures. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. About the Program The New York … through June 30, 2019, Empire paid over $1.5 million for 3,169 special item intraocular lens claims. Key Finding We reviewed the 3,169 special item intraocular lens claims paid during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… for preserving open space, protecting water quality and improving parks and waterfronts, are at an all-time high, but spending in … charges associated with conservation-themed license plates. The RETT, comprising nearly 79 percent of total EPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitment