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Opinion 92-44
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44New York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… are headed in the right direction. "The new AA+ rating for the state’s General Obligation bonds reflects our recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligationVendor Responsibility Review Process
… By law, State contracting entities may only award contracts to … vendor must have the: integrity to justify the award of public dollars; and the capacity to perform the … must file a Vendor Responsibility Profile with the Office of the State Comptroller. On this form, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processOpinion 90-62
… elected to and holding office (see Sullivan v Taylor , 279 NY 364, 18 NE2d 531; cf . former Highway Law, §160, repealed … , 43 NY2d 612, 403 NYS2d 200; Fitzsimmons v Brooklyn , 102 NY 536; O'Leary v Board of Education , 93 NY 1; Periconi v State , 91 Misc 2d 823, 398 NYS2d 959, 963; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Contract Advisory No. 32
… – revised to reflect current contract approval thresholds in accordance with State Finance Law § 112. Section 5 – … discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status in accordance with Article 15 of Executive Law. Section 20 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/32-updates-appendixNew York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfOpinion 89-51
… AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional payments for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL … -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional payments for the services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL … district, must specify a definite sum to be paid each year for all of the services to be rendered under the contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 89-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Medicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment Program for opioid use disorder. This audit … prescribed to their patients were medically warranted. We identified 18,786 Medicaid recipients who received 208,198 … Further, we did not find that I-STOP was checked prior to every instance that a medication-assisted opioid was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… showed that reliable, high-speed internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this … allowing for affordable subscriptions. The new federal funds are intended to spur broadband deployment by … Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds announced in June 2023, initial federal COVID-19 relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… generating energy savings and other clean energy benefits. NY-Sun which works to increase solar power capacity. NY Green Bank which finances clean energy projects. … year, ten times the current rate of about 20,000 per year. NY-Sun, NY Green Bank, and Innovation and Research Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsNew York State Rent Relief Update: Spotlight on New York City
As of June 14, 2023, ERAP has distributed nearly $3.1 billion to 248,057 applicants statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2024.pdfNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
Millions of Americans still face housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York City not only houses the majority of the State’s renters but also had relatively high rates of rent-burdened tenants prior to the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2022.pdfFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field … put to an end.” Special Agent in Charge Shantelle P. Kitchen said: “The public expects that individuals who hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the recommendation … liabilities compared to the allowable alternatives have significantly higher costs. Additionally, there is a … was no more than the typical Medicaid fee, it could have saved over $419 million during the audit period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 … us. I also thank the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane Schulman for prosecuting this … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
… Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the indictment of former City of Dunkirk Festivals Coordinator Hector Rosas for using his … Schmidt, we have exposed these schemes.” “These types of crimes are not victimless,” said District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-former-city-dunkirk-festivals-coordinator-indicted-public-corruption-chargesTown of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… five-member Town Board, comprising the Town Supervisor, and four Council members, govern the Town. The Town’s annual … $1.86 million, financed primarily by real property taxes and sales tax. Key Finding The Board authorized and paid a total of $125,000 toward two loans to a private, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … Trusts public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-top