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DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… managed care organizations (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in … DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to work with the state Department of Health to ensure the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsAid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)
… program. TMA The 2024-25 Enacted State Budget introduced Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA), additional funding for … August and can use account code 3089 - State Aid, Other (Temporary Municipal Assistance) to record the receipt of TMA … related to TMA payments: Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2025, Temporary Municipal Assistance Appropriation [pdf] TMA and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tmaMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… the MTA close projected gaps in its operating budget for calendar years 2015 through 2017, leaving a manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expenseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… work hours. Therefore, employees were compensated twice for the same hours which could potentially cost the district … the district’s preliminary reserve plan and found that for five of the seven reserves, totaling more than $4.3 … district failed to include a clear and detailed rationale for maintaining the reserve, the detailed objectives of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by … state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 … sector, grew by more than 10,000 jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyOpinion 90-13
… has authority, at the request and expense of a village, to install sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with a DOT road … order. While you consent to the consolidation of the two projects through the change order, you object to a "10% … Concerning installation of sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction with a planned New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 2007-7
… for elected officials) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Reporting to (by employers for “days worked” by elected officials) … may record time actually spent by the elected official to perform an official duty, but may not record blocks of time when an elected official is merely available to constituents. This is in response to your inquiry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-7Opinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Opinion 88-37
… to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note. Section 28.00(a) of the Local Finance Law authorizes … of such cars may be financed by the issuance of a capital note. Of course, notwithstanding the three year period of … to be used as police cars by the issuance of a capital note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 89-2
… the supervision of a physician or, in the case of a dental clinic or dental dispensary, of a dentist, for the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… added to the Direct Plan's three age-based options. This will smooth the transition steps from more aggressive to more … for college-related expenses to Direct Plan account holders. The Advisor-Guided Plan offers age-based and asset … returns on any account or investment portfolio. *May be subject to recapture in certain circumstances such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsOpinion 93-20
… by another town officer. Such a local law would be subject to mandatory referendum in the case of an elective receiver. … transferring moneys from the receiver of taxes' account to another account. Pursuant to Town Law, §37(1), a town receiver of taxes, within 24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20Opinion 95-2
… a franchise fee imposed upon the cable company by a city is not a municipal "fee" falling within the exemption of … Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a housing authority is exempt from paying that portion of its cable television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2Opinion 95-16
… LAW, §1908(1): A central high school district is required to apportion expenses among the school districts therein on … roll as of the date of the apportionment. This is in reply to your request for our opinion as to the proper assessment roll to be used for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-16DiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
Higherthanprojected revenue and costsaving initiatives have helped New York Citys fiscal year FY 2024 budget generate a projected yearend surplus of $39 billion that will be used to prepay expenses for the next fiscal year helping the city balance its FY 2025 executive budget
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… reports, or 47 percent, were not finished (see Exhibit A in the report); 17 programs requiring independently … them late, although the majority were submitted within two weeks of their due dates. The latest report issued, the … requirements; and Ensure required reports are issued in a timely manner to provide decision makers with relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently. Cumulatively, these six audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… for over 2,000 essential local water infrastructure projects totaling more than $23.7 billion since 1990, but the … estimated capital improvement needs for water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, according to a report by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Timothy … Gritman’s pension and Social Security benefits were to cease upon his death, but Timothy Gritman, now 55, covered up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityIX.12.R Major Federal Programs Subject to CMIA Agreement – IX. Federal Grants
… ALN/CFDA No. Federal Program 10.542 Pandemic EBT Food Benefits 10.551 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 10.555 National School Lunch Program 10.557 Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12r-major-federal-programs-subject-cmia-agreement-sfy-2019-20