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… of in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Publicity Funds … in village); (providing for, increasing or eliminating cap on in village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (establishment of, increase or elimination of cap for publicity fund) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412(1); MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli’s audit examined compliance with state regulations in six counties – Cortland, Erie, … mother of one of her friends, crashed in Manhattan. State regulations require county probation departments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed … do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common … long-term value,” DiNapoli said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilXI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… restrictions. These restrictions include a two-year bar and a lifetime bar. Under the two-year bar, former State employees are prohibited from: appearing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawIX.6.D HHS Payment Management System – IX. Federal Grants
… is fully automated to receive payment requests, edit them for accuracy and content, transmit the payment to either the … required to register their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and the State’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) with … For those state agencies that must receive permission to draw funds prior to submitting an actual drawdown request, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6d-hhs-payment-management-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Town of Deerpark , Town of East Hampton , Village of East Hampton , Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Company , Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company , City of Lockport , Rockland … office completed audits of the Town of Deerpark Town of East Hampton Village of East Hampton Halfmoon Hillcrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… Bridges owned by New York’s local governments need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, … has declined in recent years. But concerns about how local governments will find funding for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big price tag for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a condition of receiving Medicaid. When Medicaid recipients are also … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) to develop sustainability-related … operating agencies. In April 2009, the MTA released the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Final Report, which predicted that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2170
… the 2023 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. Background: Taxable travel reimbursements … Per Diem Rates . OSC Actions: Each month, taxable travel reimbursement data is transferred from the Statewide … , respectively. OSC Actions (Year-End): Any taxable travel reimbursement paid by SFS from December 8, 2023, through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2170-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … Federal regulations require the State Medicaid program to provide transportation to medically necessary services for those recipients who are … To determine whether the Department of Health made improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… and scored evaluation methods, and distributed based on total score, highest to lowest; Round 3 eligibility was … The Division also monitors counties’ activity through site visits, telephone calls, and Regional Consortiums to … meet to obtain contract extensions. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Homes and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsReal Property Dispositions
… Purpose To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: evaluated … help ensure it received appropriate payment amounts from the sales of real property. Background The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port … To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey evaluated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/real-property-dispositionsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively … administering its Supportive Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring … only appropriate and supported expenses were reimbursed. The audit focused primarily on the contract year ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… Renewal (HCR) is an umbrella entity consisting of all the State’s major housing and community renewal agencies, … to sufficiently detail and justify the basis for all change orders, including the related costs. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Battery Park City Authority … the enactment of Title 12 of the Public Authorities Law to address "substandard, insanitary, deteriorated and … of Manhattan. The Authority was charged with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and maintain a balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… make the appropriate adjustments to the NYCCD’s CFRs and reimbursement rates Work with NYCCD officials to help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Performance Measures
… Capital Construction, Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North), Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), New York City Transit (Transit … of train cars) – and misleading – MDBF. Our review of how MDBF was calculated by the LIRR found that the agency did … not explicitly stated in the NTD Manual, those numbers are used to allocate federal funding. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresCase Management
… same 15 providers. Providers submit monthly invoices for reimbursement of expenses. All client intakes, assessments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementLanguage Access Services
… Objective To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, … To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles is adequately serving the needs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-services