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Opinion 91-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing of an objection to … charged by a Surrogate's Court. Such objections are made in a proceeding other than probate and the fee is properly … for a fee of $60 with respect to an "objection or answer in any action or proceeding other than probate." Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-47Homeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… services contract and whether Metro-North has met its goal in assisting homeless clients to appropriate shelters off … – Metro-North is the second busiest commuter railroad in the United States. As of December 2017, Metro-North had … (not including Grand Central Terminal) distributed in seven counties in New York State (Bronx, Dutchess, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadInventory Controls
… of Information Technology Services (ITS) was created in 2012 and is the lead agency for State IT services and … inventory shipments and scan the devices into ITSM. Next, in-stock devices are available to be assigned to users and … inventory audits to ensure devices are being tracked in ITSM effectively, as well as to ensure stockrooms always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1908
… Affected Employees All active state employees enrolled in direct deposit are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 225 of the laws of 2020, all New York State employees enrolled in direct deposit must be provided with access to electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1908-nys-payroll-online-rollout-all-state-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… manner. Officials did not update the procurement policy or ensure that employees followed state law when … audit period by sharing personal identification numbers or vehicle fobs to fuel buses. Officials also did not develop … fuel usage reports to monitor user access and vehicle fuel use for reasonableness. Brockport Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the city’s 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. … other matters should be reviewed by the mayor and council. In addition, city officials did not implement all of the recommendations in the previous review letter when preparing the 2023-24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… or receive DHCR approval for eight of the nine succession apartments it awarded and granted three apartments to individuals who were not on the AWL. Four of … the required 3:1 internal/external ratio when offering apartments to applicants. As of July 31, 2016, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 762
… titles. Affected Employees Annual and hourly employees in the following titles effective July 26, 2007: Title Job … Date(s) The bargaining unit change will be processed in Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated 12/12/07 Background Per a … all compensation benefits shall be resolved for all titles in the ALES Unit for periods on and after April 1, 2005. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/762-change-bargaining-unit-61-bargaining-unit-31-certain-security-titlesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9)
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up) (2023-F-39)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2021-S-37).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f39.pdfInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up) (2019-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f20.pdfMedicaid Program - Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (2013-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Health established adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities reimbursed by the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s17.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0214.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Totaled $6.1 Billion in the First Quarter of 2026, Up 5.1 Percent Over Prior Year
Local Sales Tax Collections Totaled $6.1 Billion in the First Quarter of 2026, Up 5.1 Percent Over Prior Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2026-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfDiNapoli: Former Dannemora Official Charged With Falsifying Time Sheets Attempting to Beef Up Retirement Benefits for Some Correction Officers
… Superintendent Steven G. James for their partnership in this ongoing investigation and for holding the defendant … charges demonstrate that public servants who are dishonest in their positions will be held accountable for their actions,” James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New York who entrusted these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-former-dannemora-official-charged-falsifying-time-sheets-attempting-beef-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Carville and the State Police for their partnership in rooting out public corruption.” District Attorney Carville … the responsibility and trust that the public has in the work they do. Those who chose to abuse that trust are … County District Attorney’s Office, for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act.” Karam and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to 19 teachers and support staff based on student grades. In addition, the operations manager’s responsibilities were … with a board member’s stamp and modify or delete data in the financial software. Finally, the school’s former … the competitive bidding requirements set forth in state law or were subject to the district’s procurement policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… the government for the theft of more than $24,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts took … of state resources was a betrayal of the trust placed in him as an employee of the state police," DiNapoli said. … the New York State Police for their continued partnership in fighting corruption and protecting taxpayer dollars.” “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… “Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments,” at a press conference in the City of Schenectady with Mayor Gary R. McCarthy, … provide greater internet access. The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residents