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Subway Wait Assessment
… whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … the wait assessment statistic based on computerized train tracking information for the numbered subway lines … performance data. Appropriately weight the performance statistics of the various lines and shuttles and promote full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessmentImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care
… hospitals. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines outpatient care provided in a hospital as care … as an inpatient, even if the care takes place overnight. CMS guidance states inpatient admissions are generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/28/improper-medicaid-payments-hospitals-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… expenses paid to LIAACs related entity and group medical benefits provider, the Long Island Network of Community … Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up) (2017-F-11) An initial audit … recipients and inappropriately billed Medicaid for vision services. In a follow up, auditors found that of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … still ask whether the fees apply when purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 1-3 years in state … the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department Kimberly Simchik was sentenced to serve 13 years in state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kPension Payment Options
… As you prepare for retirement , it’s important to understand the pension payment options available to you, so you can make an informed … When you apply for retirement , you’ll choose from several options, all of which provide you with monthly pension … members retire they must choose from several payment options all of which will provide a monthly benefit for life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… the city has added back 349,400 jobs through October, only 10,800 jobs were added in October, the weakest growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… are not consistently enforcing the state health code for eateries and other establishments nor explaining why … with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing New York’s more than 96,000 food service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… For example, the Authority consistently reports only a portion of its eligible contract expenses to DED, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… Some residents of Mitchell-Lama apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s … of affordable housing in New York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. … isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by qualified residents and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… Systems. The Kentucky Employees Retirement System was the only state with an assumed rate of return lower than New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 million to six professional service providers without seeking competition and used a request for … In addition, officials did not periodically review all network user accounts and permissions. Auditors found 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Background The Town of Porter is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 6,600 residents. The Village of Youngstown and Fort Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The … and debt service costs for the joint sewage transmission system. Parks officials are concerned about the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… use of a key, card or assistance from school officials. Only Oneonta and Cobleskill had complete and updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersCity of New Rochelle – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-38)
… Rochelle (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services … City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected City facilities. … assess the feasibility of taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 171 components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/21/city-new-rochelle-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-38DiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… how quickly these hazards have to be corrected. City rules only state that proof of correction must be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail … today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a joint … and building permits. She used the money to support her personal lifestyle, including trips to casinos and gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… prevent flood water from entering 14 fan plants; however, only 11 fan plants were mitigated. Transit officials stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… today announced that NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) has agreed to disclose its corporate political contributions in the wake … support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) shareholder resolution. The Fund holds … announced that they are calling on several other companies to adopt transparency regarding their corporate political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 2004-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by … ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without consideration. A village may, however, enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6