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Opinion 2010-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of … and subject to public hearing requirements as prescribed in Town Law § 198 (12) (a), may sell or lease any real or … district property to be sold or leased has a value in excess of $1,000. Neither Town Law §§ 198 (12) (a) nor 215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … While the state Department of Health immediately followed up to make corrections during the course of our audit, our … to managed care organizations (MCOs). DOH directed MCOs on how to handle ED drug exclusions and indicated uses. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… As a result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides information to law enforcement agencies and the public about sex offenders residing in New York’s … jurisdiction; Notify DCJS of the current status on each case and follow up to ensure the notifications have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… 31, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired … organizations that participate in NYSHIP (e.g., State agency, local government, and school district employers) have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleOpinion 92-17
… TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, … the long-standing interpretation of this Office. In that case, a town brought suit against the county and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 964
… New York State received a credit award from the State Insurance Fund which resulted in a decrease in the reported … as the OSC Workers’ Compensation Unit processed a NY State Insurance Fund form C8EMP. Employees were also mailed a … Compensation Unit will continue to process the NY State Insurance Fund form C8EMP and mail form W-2C to employees on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/964-procedure-change-prior-year-ssmed-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… Police today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to the felony charge of public corruption for using taxpayer … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruptionPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… Law (Law), grants “preferred source” status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, severely disabled, and veterans. The intent of the Program is to advance social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followXVI.3.K Interim Reporting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… financial statements. The following identifies issues and disclosure requirements associated with interim reporting, … appropriate expenditure sections of this manual. Footnote Disclosure - When interim financial information is presented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3k-interim-reportingDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
The objective of our followup was to assess the extent of implementation as of October 2024 of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report State University of New York Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes Report 2019S58
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. Many of the State’s … month to companies offering Medicare Advantage plans, and plans reimburse health care providers directly for … the same organization’s Medicaid Advantage Plan, in which case the Medicaid Advantage Plan premium payment typically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followOpinion 91-17
… Bidding (cannot expand exception under General Municipal Law, §103[8]) -- Preemption (competitive bidding procedures) … LAW, §103(8); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i): A county may make purchases, pursuant to the exception to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 93-4
… TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority to issue bonds to finance judgments) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … purpose (Local Finance Law, §§10.00[a], 21.00[a]; see also NY Const, art VIII, §2). Clearly, towns are authorized to … Law (see also Real Property Tax Law, §726[4]; City of Rochester v Chiarella , 65 NY2d 92, 490 NYS2d 174; Cherey v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Investors: Exxon Needs to Step Up on Climate Change
… efforts to adopt the goals of the Paris Agreement to rein in climate change. In recent weeks, similar proposals have won a majority at two … including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work supports the Church of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/investors-exxon-needs-step-climate-changeDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When you get a hot meal at a homeless shelter, it should not come with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersPreferred Source Contracting
… in a manner that best meets the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the … and economic goals, certain providers have “Preferred Source” status under the law. The acquisition of commodities … is designed to avoid the possibility of having more than one of their member agencies compete for the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… and beneficiaries. My thanks as well to Assemblymember Felix Ortiz for his efforts on this issue.” Building on … also want to thank Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Felix Ortiz, sponsors of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetOpinion 2000-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- … minimum number of years of service; and periodic payments, in the same fixed amount over the same fixed period of time, … are superseded to the extent inconsistent. This is in reply to your letter concerning the authority of a school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Sex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… , Saratoga [pdf] , St. Lawrence [pdf] , Steuben [pdf] and Warren [pdf] counties; city police departments in Buffalo … , Ogdensburg [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and Utica [pdf] ; and a county police department in Suffolk [pdf] County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… totaling $400 million were received in November and tax collections remain strong. I expect New York to enter 2016 and the new budget season on a solid foundation.” Tax … higher than the latest projections (released Nov. 5) and $2.8 billion over initial projections from the Enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-report