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Opinion 88-52
… This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a not-for-profit corporation of real property held by … requirements of General Municipal Law, §803 prior to the sale. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§§800, et seq … v Wendel , 116 Misc 2d 91, 455 NYS2d 322). Clearly, a sale of real property is a "contract" within the meaning of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Medicaid Program – Appropriateness of Payments to Transportation Management Contractors and Providers
… The inclusion of these coverage groups resulted in an over-reporting by the Department of 8.3 million recipients … to support their transportation claims. One taxi company did not maintain the proper records for any trips … of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center ( 2015-S-80 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/15/medicaid-program-appropriateness-payments-transportation-management-contractors-andSteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by SteppingStone Day School, Inc. (SteppingStone) on its Consolidated Fiscal … SteppingStone operated preschool special education full-day Special Class and full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting programs. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualYork Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials for Cycle Two. This occurred because District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… over the past 18 months has created an overwhelming need for addiction treatment and recovery services. The Office of … the front line in addressing this crisis and responsible for providing, certifying and inspecting vital addiction services for more than 680,000 New Yorkers each year. Residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, March 2022 to February 2023), with leisure and … onset of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli … DiNapoli’s report notes two changes to New York state tax law may have contributed nearly $540 million in sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Liberty. The PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District and to undertake port and … that reflect its major business segments, including: Port Commerce – operates the Port of New York and New Jersey, the … we examined at market rate. We found that, for Port Commerce, seven out of nine leases had various segments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… or "edits" are used to detect duplicate claims when one claim is billed as part of the automated crossover system and a second claim is submitted directly to Medicaid for payment. However, the edits did not prevent the duplicate claim payments we identified because each duplicate claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… political discourse has magnified significant risks for corporations that contribute to political causes. It … and expenditures (direct and indirect) to any campaign for or against a candidate, or to influence public opinion on … or other third-party groups receiving company money for political activities to report how the funds are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk as chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. Titarchuk has … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk as chief investment officer of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundOpinion 94-16
… governing board member and treasurer is stockholder) -- Stock Ownership (designation of bank as depository when IDA … interest solely because he or she owns less than 1% of the stock of a bank named as a depository of the IDA. In … in question owns less than 1% of the outstanding stock of the bank. Initially, we note that, by informal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 94-9
… which was widely read and circulated within the Town of Tonawanda, but which did not have a second class mailing … enacted that it had general application beyond the Town of Tonawanda (see, e.g., Memorandum to the Governor by the … affd 268 App Div 765, 50 NYS2d 168 revd on other grnds 294 NY 305 cert den 66 S Ct 60, 326 US 744, 90 L Ed 445). In this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 94-21
… any statutory requirement that two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. … account balances at the close of each fiscal year, to the extent of any unpaid obligations. Section 110 further … at more frequent intervals". The purpose of section 110 is to prevent town officials from incurring obligations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Energy Research and Development Authority (Authority) is charged with oversight of the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), which is part of New York's Clean Energy Standard (CES). The CES is designed to fight climate change, reduce harmful air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of General Services (OGS) and the … regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York State food purchasing to agency personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… documents (Guidance) intended to aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. The Guidance incorporates a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followOversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … oversight of the State’s Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken various actions … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An agency must register a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor … Statewide Vendor File. Registering a Vendor State agencies register vendors by either entering vendor information in the … Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to directly register individuals or entities in the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3