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Opinion 90-25
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract for water supply and hydrants) -- Taxes (authority … corporation for the rental of the fire hydrants from the time the hydrants became operational or only from the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25Complaint Processing (2020-N-9)
To determine if the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, and if CCRB is conducting investigations in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20n9.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… hot meal at a homeless shelter, it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many … shelters in New York City (94 adult shelters and 64 family shelters). Of these, 100 either cooked food on site or … found that one shelter, Traveler's Safe Haven, (274 West 40th St, Manhattan) did not have the required food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… public equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages (23.7 percent), private equity (7.6 percent), real estate (6.5 percent), absolute return strategies (2.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been … 2019 examined payments made for prescription drugs and therapy services. It found Medicaid paid $20.1 million for … $18.6 million for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, and $1.5 million for prescription drugs. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Det. Sergeant Terrance Hoffman will repay the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System $465,647, … illegally. Hoffman also agreed to forfeit all future pension payments that he would have been entitled to; those … New Jersey residents for stealing over $100,000 in pension funds. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedOpinion 90-7
… therefore, that the IDA is a "public entity" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18. Further, the IDA was … members of the IDA board are "employees" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18 and, upon the adoption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and … auditors also evaluated DOH’s policies and procedures on rebates for physician-administered drugs, and found that … and improve its processes to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
An initial report issued in July 2013 found that outstanding penalties routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development/New York City Housing Development Corporation – Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-response.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4-response.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72)
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfElection Form for Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, and Deputy Sheriffs 20 Year Additional 1/60 Retirement Plan Under Article 14-B Section 553 (RS5498)
NYSLRS election form for only Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, or Deputy Sheriffs directly engaged in criminal law enforcement 50 percent or more of the time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5498.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (2015-S-9), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who were no l
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s9-response.pdf