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Opinion 92-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Self-Insurance (transfer from … to General Municipal Law, §6-n may transfer the moneys in that reserve fund to establish a reserve for property loss … authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance. In the case of expenditures from the fund to pay settled or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Opinion 91-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … Whether the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45Former Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Richard A. Brown today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development … with disabilities, pleaded guilty to stealing $5 million in city and state funding between 2005 and 2012 — money that … and primarily provided services to pre-school children in the communities of Far Rockaway in Queens and Williamsburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedDiNapoli: Two Capital Region Residents Indicted for $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… The two principles of Phinaliz Communications LLC, Philip … Mtui and Mbaga Kaiza, were indicted for their alleged role in a scheme to steal more than $1 million from Medicaid by … Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today on behalf of the joint state, local and federal investigating agencies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-two-capital-region-residents-indicted-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… David M. Hoovler announced that three former officials of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing … and D.A. Hoovler today also released a report detailing the defendants’ crimes and how the systemic failures and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis. These … earn $185,000. Scheuermann has held high-level positions in the New York State Senate and the state Division of the … comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffMedicaid Program – Improper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments
… Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when … individuals may transition between Medicaid and EP. NY State of Health (NYSOH) is the State-run health plan … Medicaid and Essential Plan enrollments determined by NY State of Health were accurately reflected in eMedNY when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/11/medicaid-program-improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollmentsCapital Asset Management
… a significant investment in capital assets, totaling $112.2 billion as of March 31, 2022 with the Office's reporting … required to locate, identify, or report on an asset. 3% (32 of 994) of capital assets reported in SFS AM could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, … announced the Fund would freeze all new investments in Russian companies and review the Fund’s current holdings … investments there and restricting any further investments in Russian companies.” Securities covered by the restriction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… The state Department of Health (DOH) should continue to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions … The state Department of Health DOH should continue to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… have helped New York City close its 2016 fiscal year budget gap and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to an analysis of the city’s … the possibility of an economic setback increases with each year,” DiNapoli said. “To his credit, Mayor de Blasio has … have helped New York City close its 2016 fiscal year budget gap and narrow the outyear budget gaps according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… Fund and the SSA that were sent to his deceased mother, Elizabeth Dorothy Case. Bump concealed his mother’s death and … County State’s Attorney Office for prosecuting this case.” Elizabeth Dorothy Case was a New York State employee and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedIX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… Immediately upon receipt of an invoice for goods or services provided by a federal … government promptly or contest the billing. If a notice of unpaid debt is received by a state agency, the notice will provide the amount, type of debt owed, and the federal agency that referred the debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesOpen Educational Resources
… initiatives adequately engaged faculty in the redesign of courses using OER. Our audit covered the period from April … year on books and other supplies. CUNY reported that the cost of books and supplies is often a barrier to academic … under an intellectual property license that permits their free use while ensuring authors retain copyright to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the change from a Longevity Lump Sum Payment (Earnings Code … LGS) based on years of qualifying service for employees in an eligible bargaining unit. Affected Employees: Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2313-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313.1
… guidance on entering transactions for multiple pay periods in a single check date for Employees who have Hourly and Fee … Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 2313 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23131-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… the required time frame, Parks appointed a qualified Data Coordinator responsible for EO 95 compliance. However, Parks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataState Agencies Bulletin No. 2382
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the change from a Longevity Lump Sum Payment (Earnings Code … LGS) based on years of qualifying service for employees in an eligible bargaining unit and to inform agencies of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2382-new-april-2025-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-service-payment-lgsDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… New York City’s taxable sales grew by 18.1% in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year (STY, … to slow, and my office expects growth to return to normal in the near future.” At the onset of the pandemic, local … New York Citys taxable sales grew by 181 in the first three quarters of the latest sales tax year STY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined … that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to the edge of a fiscal cliff, according to a report released … The expiration of onetime federal pandemic aid combined with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governments