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Opinion 94-16
… article 18 to include the designation of a depository of public funds (General Municipal Law, §800[2]). Section 801 … Finally, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of conduct and, on … and intent of these enactments, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest self- interest, partiality or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Military Service Credit
… Because service credit is a factor in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military … your military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. Reserve and National Guard duty that is considered … and Have returned to the same employer while their NYSLRS membership was still active. Cost depends on your plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditOpinion 88-29
… agency ("IDA"). In accordance with the enabling act establishing the IDA (General Municipal Law, §925), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… Fund's (Fund) low emissions equities index, doubling its investment. The Fund was the first public pension fund in the … the worldwide effort to build a lower carbon economy. Our investment decisions and our shareholder engagements are a … climate risk is key to protecting positive long-term investment returns," said the Fund's Chief Investment Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District To Support Community Banking in South Bronx
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Department … operations and provide affordable and accessible banking products and services in the community. “We are proud to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal Medicare program according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… today announced that an audit of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state agencies overseeing the … how to claim tax credits in the first six months, and changing how employee work hours, factors, and personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… found that food safety inspectors are identifying hundreds of establishments with serious violations, including food … them target their limited resources to areas of greatest need or at highest risk. DiNapoli’s auditors did find that … performance of designated health department functions that need improvements; identify patterns and/or areas of concern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… They also found limitations in usage of the downstate and upstate Welfare Management Systems (WMS), and NY State of Health (NYSOH) system flaws that failed to notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… of their existence. DOH has also failed to report to the public on its use of the funds; adequately promote the funds … to accept grants, gifts, and bequests for these funds; Public disclosure of how funds are used; Regular monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateOversight of Food Service Establishments
… with health codes and guidelines can help protect public health and prevent some of these illnesses. The … for the absence of, actions to address Category I public health hazards, as directed by the Department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… those discharged from State psychiatric centers and public and private hospitals, as well as other individuals … to enhance internal controls to ensure that limited public funding is used economically and efficiently to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incOpinion 89-9
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition … unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed … designated by, an employee..." (SCPA, §1310[1][a][v]), and the "money payable by a public corporation... to, or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Far Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… the city's largest providers of special education services to preschoolers with disabilities, has been sentenced to six … and his co-defendants, treated the allocated money as if it were their own personal pocket change. Those who would … DiNapoli notified ICDC and specifically, Ira Kurmen, that it planned to conduct a routine audit of SEIT funds provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialOpinion 92-37
… alarm or fire protection district" must be filed with the county clerk and the State Comptroller. Subdivision 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… their chances of getting an apartment, but also created a risk that application fees could be misused. “My office has … management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is too important a provider of affordable housing to be … found that HPD had not established criteria to decide how many applicants should be selected and placed on waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… of the past three years. DiNapoli's report also notes that tax collections have weakened. Collections grew by 3.2 … the average gain during fiscal years 2011 through 2015. Tax collection growth is projected to slow to 2.3 percent in … in FY 2017, mostly from continued weakness in business tax collections. However, the April Plan includes a general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … in pension benefits issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased mother, Rosemary Banack, … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal … in the audit, and begin to address barriers that can be fixed without much difficulty or expense. Complete the … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … More than 30 years after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilities