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Opinion 88-1
… in the opinion. PARKING FACILITIES -- Conveyance of (to U.S. Postal Service); (necessity of special act … (of village parking lot) -- Gifts (of parking lot to U.S. Postal Service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h: The … that a village should obtain special legislation prior to conveying a village parking lot to the U.S. Postal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-1DiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… housing affordability and budgetary constraints, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … has implemented innovative strategies and investments to promote economic growth and meet today’s challenges. It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingState Authority Contracts on Open Book NY
… of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY. Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt Contracts Filed … of State authority contracts is displayed on Open Book NY Approved Eligible Contracts Filed Exempt Contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contracts-open-book-nyDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… 198,834 accounts valued at nearly $107 million that is owed to local residents who live in the 35th State Senate … Plains, New Rochelle, Greenburgh and Scarsdale. “There is more than $100 million waiting to be reconnected with … to her constituents who were owed money. “This initiative is an example of good government working for the people,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… overseen by the Affordable Housing Corporation, which is a division of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, … and expanding homeownership for New York’s families is critical to local communities and to the state’s overall economy,” DiNapoli said. “While there is some room for improvement, the Affordable Home Ownership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have to operate … faced with zero growth in property tax revenue.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in … a provision that allows municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli estimates that next year more than 1,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… or 0.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the … latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Franklinville , Town of Jefferson , City of Olean and the Walworth-Seely Public … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Franklinville Town of Jefferson City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… can withdraw their NYSLRS membership. They can receive a refund of all contributions made to the Retirement System … to public employment, visit our Hiring Public Retirees page . Offering NYSLRS Membership One of your most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2015 Through March 31, 2016
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended March 31, … Medicaid payments, as follows: $3,521,562 in overpayments for fee-for-service claims for recipients whose services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/30/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2015-through-march-31-2016Procurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… in the best value for the taxpayers, but instead led to a waste of substantial public resources. Moreover, in several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF Credit is intended to reimburse qualified New York State homeowners … and the school district where the homeowner’s property is located must comply with the New York State Property Tax … Key Recommendations Ensure PTF Credit payment data is complete and correct prior to submitting those payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… claims submitted well beyond the required time frame for submission; $488,837 in overpayments for claims for duplicate … overpayments for claims for a dialysis drug billed at 10 times the number of units actually provided; and Claims with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Empire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … drugs. A physician-administered drug is a drug, other than a vaccine, that is typically administered by a health care professional in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance … This audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to February 4, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for … Summons Tracking and Accounts Receivable System (STARS) to accomplish these tasks. Key Findings Overall, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s internal controls over select financial activities … 1, 2011 through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a population of 80,317. The County is comprised of two cities, 32 towns and nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68City of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… through January 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 31,000. The City is governed by the City Charter, general laws of the State of … that they are receiving the proper prices and that there is a defined contract period listed. Consider seeking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Firemen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… transfers that were made from the Association’s bank accounts to the Le Roy Fire Department’s checking … The Board did not compare financial transactions listed on bank statements and canceled check images with the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsSullivan County – County Jail Operations (2013M-33)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County jail operations and related costs for the period January 1, … In addition, the County reported a net cost to operate the jail of $10.5 million for the 2011 fiscal year, or 5.5 … 2011. Every county in NYS is required by law to maintain a jail. The County’s jail was constructed in 1909 with 37 cells …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/14/sullivan-county-county-jail-operations-2013m-33Fire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… following municipalities: Cities of Ithaca [pdf] , North Tonawanda [pdf] , Plattsburgh [pdf] , Poughkeepsie [pdf] , … from five municipalities (Hempstead, Lindenhurst, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie) did not review or … drills. Five municipalities (Lindenhurst, Hempstead, North Tonawanda, Saratoga Springs and White Plains) did not submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1