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Opinion 88-64
… AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (employee health and dental benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (health and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL … in a self-insured plan operated jointly by the city for which the authority was established and the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… New York state's chief economic development agency, failed to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax … diminishing transparency and accountability according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … programs," DiNapoli said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Alfred DelBello
… When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers, as … his guidance. He always offered wise counsel and advice. Al will be missed. … When New Yorkers chose Al DelBello to represent them as the Mayor of Yonkers as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-alfred-delbelloAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an … contract to promote economic development and tourism in New York state with no tangible results, according to an audit … The Empire State Development Corporation ESDC spent $211 million on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 Million New York Adults Suffer from Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh among all the states in the percentage of adults who are experiencing food … New York ranks seventh among all the states in the percentage of adults who are experiencing food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… estimated that 17.5 percent of Bronx residents suffered food insecurity in 2018. The Bronx is the northernmost of New … of the Bronx, where visitors can find an abundance of food shopping and Italian restaurants. City Island has … percent), retail trade (10.2 percent), accommodation and food services (9.6 percent), and transportation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Total Medicaid Spending Reaches Record High of $92 billion, a 10 Percent Increase State Medicaid spending grew by $3.6 billion (13 percent) to $31.3 … higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they … this end, OCFS, through its Bureau of Juvenile Detention Services, is responsible for the certification, oversight, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting … to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing permanent … Program New York City has long been plagued by a shortage of affordable housing and a homelessness crisis. In October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/administration-cityfheps-program-department-homeless-services-shelter-residentsSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… served approximately 131 students. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM … costs reported on St. Mary’s CFR and to St. Mary’s tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind St. Mary’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Tablet and Kiosk Usage by Incarcerated Individuals
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) … is responsible for the confinement and rehabilitation of approximately 31,000 individuals in its custody at 44 … populations are allowed limited access to two types of tablets: a law library tablet that contains access to law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-tablet-and-kiosk-usage-incarcerated-individualsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts, … P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds because of flawed budget … Educational Services BOCES withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-844
… instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 increases to Arms Differential, Canine (K-9) Unit Differential, Fire … been authorized. Effective Dates: The increases to CUNY ARMS Differential (Earnings Code CAD), CUNY K9 Unit Assign … instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 increases to Arms Differential Canine K9 Unit Differential Fire Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-844-cuny-2025-increases-assignment-differentials-eligibleDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) … “New York is at a crossroads. Far too little of the money set aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being … “It is time for New York to change direction and use the money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… The audit examined the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) management of the program … did not have sufficient guidance and uniform criteria for staff to use when projects are delayed, including time frames to review project activity against expected outcomes, possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process … in energy sector companies, using minimum standards to assess transition readiness and climate-related investment … valued at an estimated $226 billion has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a … DiNapoli. “The pandemic’s disruption of the state’s child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Arrests Follow Joint Investigation Between the State Comptroller's Office, the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . “Medicaid fraud impacts us all and diverts money from those truly in … Oneonta Chief of Police Witzenburg and the HHS-OIG, this fraud was uncovered and now these defendants will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… organizations (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s … “My office will continue to work with the state Department of Health to ensure the improper payments are recovered and … Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 billion, of which managed care premiums comprised nearly $27 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsOpinion 91-36
… issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village … Whether park land fees imposed upon subdividers by a newly … used to finance additional facilities in an existing town park located in the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36