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All-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14)
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s14.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-24) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2018-S-50).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f24-response.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfMedicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27-response.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-010825.pdfOpinion 93-33
… which did meet the standards (see, e.g., Guardian Federal Savings and Loan Association v Horse-Hawk Holding Corp. , 72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments … may not, pursuant to General Municipal Law, §11, invest a portion of its funds in an obligation issued by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… was initially charged in May following an investigation by the Comptroller, New York State Police and the Cayuga County District Attorney’s office. Her actions were exposed during the Comptroller’s review of Springport’s monthly retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… “Too much money was moved with too little scrutiny while Mr. Snow gambled on the public’s dime,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or drastically cuts expenditures, according to an … a bill that would authorize the city to issue deficit financing to address the accumulated deficits from previous … operations in the very near future unless it secures new financing or drastically cuts expenditures according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsOpinion 90-62
… -- Removal (of elected official physically unable to perform the duties of office) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Removal (physical inability to perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, … town superintendent of highways who is physically unable to perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… existence of conflicts of interest. This is in response to your letter in which you question the authority of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital improvements, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. “NFTA has many capital needs, some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 91-35
… -- Police Chief (amount of salary increase pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: … unit is entitled to a salary increase in at least the same dollar amount as that received by the highest ranking … police department shall be increased by at least the same dollar amount of the increase received by such next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up can mean missing work or school and too many late night emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma among older Medicaid recipients is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 88-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their land used as part of the town's recreation program, … incurred in connection with maintaining a pond located on the board member's property and used as a part of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID19 pandemic according to a new audit released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… all residential facilities and providing guidance and best practices to both its own staff at State-operated facilities … issues. Further, OPWDD has developed its own Emergency Management Operations Protocol (EMOP), which applies to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… Description Associated Retro Code Original Earns Code C25 Covid-19 OT for Ann-2080 2.5 RC5 C72 CH5 Covid-19 OT Hry/Biw … (NPAY502) using the following procedures: Earnings Begin Date: Effective date started Earnings End Date: Effective … Code OTO or Earnings Code CVO If an eligible employee was previously paid overtime for the period identified above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 89-63
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … authority is exempt from the payment of court fees when it is a litigant in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil … and (b) any fees to any subdivision thereof, except where it is provided by or pursuant to law that such officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63