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Opinion 90-33
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … subject to village board approval and applicable civil service requirements (see Montero v Lum , 68 NY2d 253, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) … own measure may make subway performance appear better than it is in reality. DiNapoli's audit determined that … are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… centers on December 1, 2008. The APG methodology was then implemented in diagnostic and treatment centers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, … area ranks first among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the nation for number of transportation, warehousing and … Transportation Authority employment, which falls under the public sector) lost the greatest number of jobs over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityMember Annual Statement
… Your Statement contains valuable information that can help you understand your benefits and plan for the future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-annual-statementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … its actions. In addition, the board did not approve change orders totaling more than $50,000 before the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfHealth Insurance Coverage in New York State
Public policies over the last decade have had a significant impact in reducing the number of uninsured people nationally and especially in New York, where the share of those without health insurance declined to 5.2 percent in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/health-insurance-coverage-in-new-york-state.pdfOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… districts, and other programs to ensure they are complying with legislation and regulations governing school safety … not sufficiently monitoring School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, … annually adopt their safety plans in accordance with Department guidance, hold public hearings on the plans, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete … the Program New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under the Metropolitan … To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… and businesses, and the wages being paid in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are all growing at a rapid pace, according to a … whose organization hosted the report’s release at the Brooklyn Army Terminal. “The neighborhood has provided first … are ideal for economic development investment,” said Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams . “Data included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Objective To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of … in 2010, making New York the first state in the nation to recognize sexually exploited minors as victims and not … To determine if the New York City Administration for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkROA Result Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Use this calculator to determine the ROA result (average number of days worked … or appointed official, the RS2417-A form does not need to be completed. For more information about how these results are calculated, go to Calculating Record of Activities Results and Days Worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/roa-result-calculatorExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… only for the subway and buses but for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad as well, is a challenge that … In June, weekend ridership on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad averaged about 94 percent and … could lose $500 million per year if regular commuting days range between one and two days per week. Tax revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaOpinion 93-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … opinion. TOWNS -- Budget (effect of late publication of notice of hearing) TOWN LAW, §108; COUNTY LAW, §227: Where a … to be directory, and not mandatory, unless accompanied by negative or restricting words indicating that the act may not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52 ). About the … Medicaid recipients are enrolled in managed long-term care (MLTC) plans, which provide long-term care services, such as home health care and nursing home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… to revenue; and Address problem gambling associated with all forms of gaming, including the lottery. Report A Question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… after the date their coverage ended; for example, action can be taken to disenroll a member on December 31, 2018, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-services