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Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers … denial. How to Request Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Records Under FOIL Send a detailed, written request to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… the appropriate voucher style when entering payments in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Process and Document … Business Units should only use the voucher styles listed in the chart below. “Reversal,” “Register,” and “Third Party” … and ChartFields is critical to reconciling PCard charges in SFS. Prepaid vouchers remain unreconciled until applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for authorized expenses that they actually incur and are … to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … the Risks Your governing board should provide guidance for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli When you … and service information your employer reports to us. You can see your total estimated service credit in Retirement … system while you have active memberships in both systems, i.e., your memberships have not been withdrawn or terminated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6DiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by New … lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … school mental health programs improve schools’ abilities to provide access and support during the school day.” DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… a participation rate of 17.5%, their unemployment rate rose sharply and is still high at 17% in 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 … 60 (part CC) of the Laws of 2011 (Law). RNY power is to be allocated to businesses and not-for-profits that commit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-1Glossary
… Abandoned Property Law The New York State Abandoned Property Law can be found in McKinney’s Consolidated Laws of New York, Book 2 ½, or on the Internet at: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us (“Laws of New York,” then “ABP Abandoned Property”). Account A record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryDutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority – Cash Receipts (2016M-360)
… August 17, 2016. Background The Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority is a public benefit corporation that … Board of Directors: the County Executive appoints two Directors, the County Legislature Chair appoints two Directors and they jointly appointed one Director. The Authority’s 2016 budget was $9.3 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/25/dutchess-county-water-and-wastewater-authority-cash-receipts-2016m-360Shareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… the energy efficiency of its stores nationwide. The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and Boston … had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … will study the feasibility of procuring renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesTown of Ripley – Water District Financial Condition and Legal Services (2014M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of Water District 1 and … through November 27, 2013. Background The Town of Ripley is located in Chautauqua County and had a population of … The Board did not comply with one of its resolutions when it failed to bill other municipalities for legal services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/05/town-ripley-water-district-financial-condition-and-legal-services-2014m-15Opinion 94-9
… to the Governor by the Department of Insurance, July 15, 1975; Memorandum to the Governor, by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… Of the initial report’s four audit recommendations, one was implemented, two were partially implemented, and one was not implemented. Key Recommendation Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-210
… and Chapter 681 of the Laws of 2003. Affected Employees NYCERS members in Tiers 2 and 4 in titles eligible for Chapter … Date Immediately Processing Changes Upon notification from NYCERS, agencies may enroll Tier 2 and Tier 4 employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-210-new-additional-compensation-option-aco-new-york-cityOpinion 91-13*
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Leases (as constituting … for purposes of the Constitution and Local Finance Law) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (lease of public facility for use by a municipal corporation in performance of its governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… and squeezing household budgets. The most recent data through March 2022 are only available at the state level; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… new technologies to save money, communicate with residents and allow taxpayers to make payments, according to a report … said. “Smart city technology is the next step in making Schenectady an even stronger city, improving … of the technology in 2013 partly because the city was one of the few that already owned its street lights. At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residents