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Opinion 97-11
… amended by chapter 813 of the Laws of 1987, provides for a system of annual financial disclosure by localities. Insofar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… protect. Proper maintenance and responsible management of funds are non-negotiable—anything less is a betrayal of the … pertaining to the housing complex and to prudently use funds for business related to the development. HPD failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now lower fees, higher maximum balances … made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers can … None of the State of New York, its agencies, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), The Vanguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4-response.pdfAmbulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up) (2017-F-3) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f3-response.pdfDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payMedicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… In contrast, SLA officials generally disagreed with the report's findings and recommendations. The comments of each … Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-214
… Increments and Longevity Bonuses and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … provided the employee: Is in an eligible bargaining unit on the payment effective date: and Has completed 120 full … 04/01/14 and 03/31/15; and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Received a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-214-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfOpinion 2000-23
… the chief (see, e.g., Black's Law Dictionary, Seventh Ed., page 1266; Winspant v Kreinheder , 197 AD 887, 189 NYS 767; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-23See if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… out if they are owed some of the state’s $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds at events across the state in February, State … DiNapoli announced today. “New York has $12.5 billion in unclaimed fund accounts. We want to return this money to its rightful owners,” DiNapoli said. “The money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence of Brooklyn Man for Stealing Over $22K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefit
… benefits issued by the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System to his deceased mother, Sandra Buie, between May 2011 and … it go unpunished," said Attorney General Schneiderman. "My office will continue to prosecute those who attempt to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-brooklyn-man-stealing-over-22k-deceasedDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, according to an audit … to $365 million. The program’s budget is $816 million for FY 2024. The audit reviewed the program from July 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingStaying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges - Regional Profiles
Staying Ahead of the Curve: School Districts Responding to Fiscal Challenges - Regional Profiles
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/regionalprofiles.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-67
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of procedures for processing the April 2014 Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-67-april-2014-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-92
… undeliverable, the agency should forward the check to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Treasury, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-92-october-2016-april-2017-and-october-2017-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 2049
… a row on the Contract Pay page for the academic year 2022-2023 for employees with a Comp Rate Code of 21P. Note: OSC … 09/01/2022 or the start of academic year if prior to 9/1/2022 and Comp Rate Code is 21P. Changes in Comp Rate Code … Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2049-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachersOpinion 2000-22
… interest in a pre-existing contract between the town and his or her law firm. The attorney, however, would be … instead being performed by a deputy, if any. The attorney, and possibly his or her law firm, may not perform compensated … School District v Nyquist , 59 AD2d 434, 400 NYS2d 218, app den 44 NY2d 645; Edsall v Wheler , 29 AD2d 622, 285 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22