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Opinion 94-26
… village. Article 19-A of the General Municipal Law (§980 et seq.; L 1989, ch 282 as amended) governs the … improvement districts (see former General City Law, §24-a et seq., repealed by L 1989, ch 282). It is a general rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… these convictions. The Comptroller's investigation was led by his Division of Investigations. Assistant Attorneys … Dillon Kraus provided important support. The Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief … of Deputy Chief John McManus. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Attorney General's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… flawed pilot program that had been rushed into law for an election a mere seven months later. The legislation was … In this era of extreme voter cynicism brought on by a seemingly endless series of corruption scandals, it’s … are $19,700 for a primary and $41,100 for a general election. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… individuals steal from New York’s pension system, the pain is felt by taxpayers statewide, and the fact that these funds … faces up to two to six years in state prison when she is sentenced. The investigation was conducted by the New York … of Investigations and the Attorney General. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… employment sectors with health care accounting for 35,300, or 40 percent, of the jobs added. Over the past ten … two years, with 10,900 jobs added in 2018 and another 12,300 added in 2019. Much of the growth was driven by an … it still set a record in 2019. While the industry added 300 jobs in 2019, it was the smallest gain since the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of … shelters across the State provide various services to individuals and families, including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followDrug Management and Disposal
… to securely mail unwanted drugs to a drug disposal site for destruction. Key Findings We found that the … notice, albeit generally inconspicuously. However, there is no way to know how effective its public information … the Department has not measured public awareness, nor is it mandated to do so. The Department has engaged in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… Purpose To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements … all tax credit calculations are correct before issuing a Certificate of Tax Credit. OSC Response to Agency Comments to … Determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… should develop a written policy that explains why money is being set aside in a reserve. It should also document the … estimated maximum cost. A governing board resolution is required to establish a capital reserve fund. Funding … subject to permissive referendum requirements, as is the creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… of which starts from the in-service date, to ensure the vehicle is in good working order. Annual Service Operations … intervals (3,500, 6,000, or 7,500, depending on the vehicle class) or 6 months, whichever comes first. The ASOs … parts and identified $21,928 that could not be traced to a vehicle or located in stock for future use. We noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesHousing for Seniors
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the … To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… the number of deaths at nursing homes by as much as 50%. All told, for the nearly 10-month period from April 2020 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls are in place to prevent abuse and misuse … inappropriately received Medicaidfunded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs procedures and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-132
… paid during the claims period are reimbursable. Each judge will automatically receive the three allowances (a maximum total of $2,500) unless a judge opts out of one or more of the allowances. Allowances … 31, 2007 and are prorated for part-time judges. Each judge will automatically receive reimbursement for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-132-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceDiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… to NYRA’s racing-related deficits. “NYRA relies on Video Lottery Terminals to stay in the black, but that … Terminal (VLT) revenue from Resorts World New York City Casino is directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational … Expenses : New York Racing Association, or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/15s21.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-139
… Annual Addl Earnings: $4,000 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Amount Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank OSC will automatically update any eligible subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-139-april-2025-increases-location-pay-eligible-employeesFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18