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Opinion 2005-6
… on the prevention of teen “bullying”) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1, ARTICLE XI, §3; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §95; TOWN LAW §130: A … to the private entity (see, e.g., Antonopoulou v Beame , 32 NY2d 126, 343 NYS2d 346; Schulz v Warren County , 179 AD2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… 98.1% of residents in the five boroughs, as of December 2022. The rate of broadband availability citywide is much …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes areas of capital work expected to receive funding in its next … state make in the coming months will determine the future of the transportation system for years to come,” DiNapoli … for increased borrowing. The MTA has an overwhelming list of capital needs , but paying for them has been made more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined … report provides an overview of these revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With … imbalance if the one-time aid was used for recurring costs, such as paying for personnel expenses or ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-373
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2025 SUNY Summer Sessions Payments. Affected Employees: SUNY … must be reported each pay period using the Earnings Code SUM – Summer Service – SUNY on the Time Entry page. If a summer payment (SUM – Summer Service – SUNY) is reported in Time Entry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-373-2025-suny-summer-sessions-paymentsBrownfield Cleanup Program
… properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when or how the properties were acquired relative to the … after receiving notification from DEC of the option to do so. Of the nine sites in the remedial action stage as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… a monthly premium for each Medicaid recipient enrolled in managed care, and the managed care plans pay providers for … their members. The Medicaid program should not pay claims on a FFS basis when the services are covered by managed care. … types of managed care. Most recipients are enrolled in mainstream managed care plans (Plans), which provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careOversight of Passenger Safety
… or medical appointments. OPWDD staff use the agency’s more than 3,000 State-owned vehicles as well as hired … traffic rules, many vehicles assigned to transport OPWDD’s vulnerable clients were issued violations for serious … traffic violations so that fines are paid timely and/or can be recouped. Ensure that the fines, penalties, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… Purpose Our audit determined whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) … that specializes in the treatment and prevention of mental health and substance use and co-occurring substance … of those expenses included in parent agency administrative costs. Recover $3.9 million in unallowable and/or unsupported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… and requirements for each role. External Auditor – Audits financial statements to render an opinion on whether … adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Internal Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Franklin Square Public Library , Village of Hobart , Town of Lancaster , Town of Manchester , Village of Margaretville …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report … basis, the report shows collections grew in 54 of the 57 counties outside of New York City. The strongest growth was … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement with Dutchess County and the Town of Hyde Park
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation … this parcel to open space. This is a great example of how residents can benefit when governments work together – in … to seek reimbursement from spillers for oil spill cleanup costs. The fund was established in 1978. Learn about the Oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-dutchess-county-and-town-hyde-parkComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… account through July 31, 2014, totaling $274,920.16. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation … and the New York State and Local Retirement System. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Philip V. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 million in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, according to a … was 1.7 percent. Regionally, Long Island saw the biggest jump in collections at 6.9 percent and the mid-Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1688
… Allowance Affected Employees Employees in the Division of Military and Naval Affairs – BU47 who meet the eligibility criteria Background Article 39 of the 2016-2021 DMNA Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1688-2018-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-division-military-andAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in … Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Report 2014-S-4 ). Background The Department … services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Following enactment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1685
… in the employee’s taxable gross, and are subject to all employment and income taxes. Income taxes will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1685-2018-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… to 137 claimants. As the result of the current and prior years’ findings, DOL also recovered $247,483 in … the department processed 444,127 returns containing credits totaling $177.1 million. Auditors found it processed … ineligible costs included: $22,215 in other than personal service costs that consisted and $15,428 in excess personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… help diversify the Fund’s investments and expand its pool of investors. DiNapoli made the announcement at the Fund’s … access to investment opportunities and broadens the pool of talented investment managers who want to do business with … the Fund’s overall investment strategy on behalf of the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-program