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Opinion 89-21
… of one town may maintain and repair a portion of the road located in the other town pursuant to an agreement with … one town may undertake repairs on the portion of the road in the other town without the consent of the other … in a reasonably safe condition extends not only to the road surface and shoulders but also applies to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-21XI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements for New York State Contract Identifiers to ensure that contract information contained in the … entered in the SFS. Please note that contracts not subject to approval by the State Comptroller must adhere to contract prefix guidelines (see Section 2.B - Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… the state. The city’s construction employment declined by 14.4 percent (23,300 jobs) in 2020, worse than the private … City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… shelters had inadequate night shift coverage (one staff vs. three required at one location, and two staff vs. four required at the other). Nearly half (22) of the 47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOther Bulletin No. 13
… Taxes and Deductions This payment is subject to Federal, State, and local income taxes and Social Security/Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-13-october-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… the state’s total tax collections slightly above updated projections this month, according to the state cash report … Funds receipts were $118.9 million higher than the latest projections and $831.1 million lower than initial projections. The year to year increase was primarily due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportContract Award and Performance
… To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded procurement contracts according to prescribed policies and procedures. We also determined whether NYSERDA monitored … by the Governor. Its earliest efforts focused on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covered the … incurred for personal trips. The personal use of vehicles is self-reported by employees, with employees reimbursing … support of a business purpose for 267 of these trips. CUNY is responsible for accurately reporting employees' imputed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileCorcraft's Textile Procurement Practices
… personnel issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with product specifications, followed by bid evaluation, sample testing, … procurement of textiles. This includes providing input on specifications, evaluating bid submissions, and approving the … awarded contracts without testing all of the required specifications, such as textile shrinkage, yarn, finish, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/corcrafts-textile-procurement-practicesDiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint … felonies. She served as an assistant clerk for the Village from 2017 to 2022. During that time, she accepted cash … payments for the Village, including accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that … require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) … disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report Enforcement of Article 19A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law 2018S7
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Dec. 31, 2020. Allowing $2.4 million to accumulate and sit idle without a specific purpose to benefit the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Homeless Housing and Assistance Program – Project Selection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… or loan guarantees to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate supportive housing for the homeless. HHAC’s providers are required to provide supportive services to these clients to assist in maintaining … HHAP was selecting feasible projects to provide permanent supportive housing to the homeless and if its projects were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/homeless-housing-and-assistance-program-project-selection-and-maintenance-followImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74 ). About the Program The Department of … providers using the fee-for-service (FFS) or managed care method. Under the FFS method, the Department, through … rendered to Medicaid recipients. Under the managed care method, the Department pays managed care plans a monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/11/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-care-followDual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services … 2009 through December 7, 2011. Background OCFS' mission is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS sets and enforces policies; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Patricia Chatley, 61, of Nunda, New York, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased mother. “Ms. Chatley hid her mother’s death … that Patricia Chatley 61 of Nunda New York pleaded guilty to stealing more than $25000 in New York state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionChurchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February 10, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district purchases should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18