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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… fiscal problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is precluded from reviewing a contract, poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) shareholder resolution. The Fund holds shares of … to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 90-62
… inability to perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways … is removed from office pursuant to Public Officers Law, §36, or a vacancy in the office is created under Public … of the superintendent to act). Public Officers Law, §36 provides statutory procedures for removal of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… ARTICLE X, §5; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In … confidential. Each regional OTB is a public corporation (Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law [hereinafter "Racing Law"], §502[1]; General Construction Law, §65[b][3]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2Opinion 91-35
… -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police … MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The permanent full-time head of the police department who is not a member of a negotiating unit is … Whether the chief of police of the village police department may receive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't … costs and lost productivity according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 88-24
… letter asking whether a town board member would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the board member and her … (General Municipal Law, §800[3][a]). That interest is prohibited if the officer or employee has the power or duty … has an interest in that contract, that interest would be prohibited because, as a town board member, she would have …
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
… management coordination left people living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according … guidance. This lack of effective emergency response plans at the onset of the pandemic led to difficulties in securing … individuals with bathing, dressing or eating. Staff at three of 16 group homes visited said they had to resort to …
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
… the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this … and safety issues. Further, OPWDD has developed its own Emergency Management Operations Protocol (EMOP), which … However, the EMOP does not specifically apply to the emergency management planning and response efforts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… work at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) are affected. Background The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) … at Addiction Treatment Centers (Department ID 53500) who are represented by PEF or CSEA is .00120. Effective Dates The … Monies paid using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 89-63
… in Supreme Court, a County Court, the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of New York. Generally, governmental entities are not … in Supreme Court a County Court the Civil Court of the City of New York or the City Courts outside of the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-6
… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 94-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … may monitor compliance with the employment restriction of section 207-a(6) by requiring disabled firefighters to … firefighters receiving payments pursuant to section 207a2 of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Eligibility information is entered into NYBEAS by a participating employer’s health benefits administrator (HBA) as well as by Civil Service. If a NYBEAS disenrollment is entered after the date the change in eligibility takes effect, it is considered a retroactive disenrollment. Civil Service provides Carelon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The … economically disadvantaged students. Auditors found SED did not complete all federally required guidance documents … by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… after March and September, when school aid funded with Lottery revenues are paid. The state spent $22.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk … and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether … 2023. About the Program Established in 2016, ESSHI is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and … Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through … The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $16,000
… guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree for stealing over $16,000 from the company over a three-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas … STEALING OVER $16000 A former treasurer of the Morley Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-16000