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Opinion 88-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (use of certificate of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL … Whether a certificate of mailing of the US Postal Service postmarked with the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-14-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/31/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-14-17Town of Laurens - Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… The Town was categorized as being “susceptible to fiscal stress” in a report issued in September 2014 as part of the Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System. The 2015 tentative budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-laurens-budget-review-b4-14-21New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… position has grown stronger with spending more closely aligned with revenue. However, more work remains to achieve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Procurement Lobbying Sections 139-j and 139-k of the New York State Finance Law (SFL) regulate attempts to … subject to the State Comptroller’s approval, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will examine the contract … contracts with estimated annualized expenditures in excess of $15,000 resulting from procurement transactions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actOverview – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… state and local governments. Two GASB standards, Statement No. 67 and Statement No. 68 , outline how pension plan liabilities are accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/overviewOpinion 90-1
… the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal … or association, or private undertaking, does not prohibit gifts to public corporations for public purposes ( Comereski …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Stay Informed – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and updates on a variety of retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/stay-informedCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department … health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient … Background Many Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program available to … eligible." In general, for dual eligible individuals, Medicare is the primary claims payer - and Medicaid, as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that … processed about 20 million summonses with a total value of $901 million and $994 million, respectively. DOF’s role includes generating and mailing notices of violations, collecting the amounts due, and adjudicating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New … 2017. She pleaded guilty before Judge Gregory P. Storie in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for sentencing on May 31 st and full restitution of $73,725 is anticipated. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking … illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious … Findings include: Hoffman retired from the Suffolk County Police Department, then took a job with the college without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34-response.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oyster-bay-cove-village-2022-114.pdfCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdf