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Opinion 90-4
… Uses (financing dredging of pond within village) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessments in … the time the obligations are outstanding. This is in reply to your letter concerning the dredging of a pond within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… – and an economy of immigrants," Stringer said. "Our financial future as a city and a country hinges on being … out of the White House." The coalition of investors, financial advisors, and public labor unions said the … companies have been born outside the country, including Google, Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, IBM, and Adobe. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville [pdf] , Binghamton [pdf] , … the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY … not, to determine the corresponding Medicaid overpayments. For the period January 1, 2014 through February 28, 2020, our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/30/accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-health-followDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York and Las … example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer money. I thank Ontario … authorities in a prompt fashion," Sheriff Povero said. "We at the Sheriff's Office have a great working relationship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… true interest cost of the GO Bonds was 3.99 percent. “I am very pleased with the sale results, which demonstrate robust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be very desirable because of their affordability; consequently, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing frequency for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1492
… action codes, a subsequent action will be required to check ("Yes or No") for the "Eligible for Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1492-new-employer-federal-reporting-guidelines-affordable-care-act-and-nysDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … homeless shelter facilities provide safe accommodations for some of New York’s most vulnerable residents.” The … already operating at or above capacity. In general, the rate of poor conditions and health and safety hazards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the … renewal of its exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement), NYRA entered into a bankruptcy settlement agreement conveying … promote sufficient competition. NYRA made a significant number of purchases without competitive bidding, instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followImproper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The Department of Health administers the State’s Medicaid program. Individuals may enroll in Medicaid … through Local Departments of Social Services or the NY State of Health (the State’s online health insurance marketplace). Multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… will occur and remain undetected. Internal controls over IT seek to help ensure that computer systems and the data … Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT … controls. However, a governing board has responsibility for the oversight of the local government’s or school’s IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… at the request of the State Comptroller that will help ease the financial difficulties facing local governments … said. “This legislation, proposed by my office, will help ease the burdens they will face until our economy fully … This package of local fiscal flexibility measures will help city and village officials work their way through these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… “Deborah Brink and Sheila Moseley allegedly schemed to exploit Brink’s mother’s death to line their own pockets,” … 1995. She died in May 2020 and all pension payments should have stopped at the time of her death. The state retirement system was not informed of her death. Upon discovering she had died, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… in the years prior to the pandemic, with an expansion in online shopping due to a change in consumer preferences that … stayed home and ordered groceries, beverages, and food online; the preferred method of transportation was delivery … Pressure Index, 2022. 25 Matthew Haag and Winnie Hu, “As Online Shopping Surged, Amazon Planned Its New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to … with the GFO, Chapter XII, Section 5.B - Unique Invoice Number Requirements , Business Units must ensure there is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… – and it’s reprehensible that someone would pocket the very funds that enable them to do their lifesaving work," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company