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DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared to the same month one year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging … Labor Statistics BLS indicates consumer prices grew by 61 in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsAbout the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… work day? Can there be different standard work days for different officials? Are members of the New York State … their own or that of their superior and/or employer). This also includes appointees of elected officials such as … State Legislature — participate in a time-keeping system, so they aren’t subject to the additional reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationAccidental Death Benefit Extender
… (Abbate) / S.6313 (Gounardes) – Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after … Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/accidental-death-benefit-extenderOpinion 92-10
… held for the redemption of bonds issued by the village. You state that 35 serial bonds, issued in bearer form by the … of your letter, only 10 of such bonds had been redeemed. You inquire about the period of time for which these funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… for investment. As a result, the county maintained most of its available-for-investment funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a money market account, earning $1.8 … earnings ranging from $5.1 to $10.6 million. Town of Lorraine – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers the NYSHIP program and contracts … with modifier 59. Key Findings For 13 (5.3 percent) of the 245 claims we tested, a distinct or independent … service was not provided despite the service’s designation of modifier 59. The overpayments on the 13 claims totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section reminds New York State contracting entities of … contractor or offerer) to which a contract may be awarded. This section also serves to outline the State Comptroller's … terms have been interpreted prior to the effective date of this article. The courts, in examining vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing $73,725 from the village. “Nancy Berger treated … District Attorney Pasqua and the New York State Police for their partnership. Justice is now served on behalf of … in St. Lawrence County Court. She is due back in court for sentencing on May 31 st and full restitution of $73,725 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageXII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… from the Business Unit and offset a portion of that payment to another entity. This section provides Business … Units with guidance on how to request OSC to intercept a payment from a Business Unit and divert it to another entity. … on how to proceed. If you have questions regarding payment diversions, please contact the Bureau of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsAbout Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… What if I make a mistake in my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have to enter the information from the Standard Work Day … your Retirement Online Account Homepage. Then, enter your location code, select a retirement system and click ‘Search.’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionDiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… program rose steadily between 2018 and 2021 as the amount of allowable time off and weekly cash benefits increased. … for which PFL data is available from the state Department of Financial Services, according to an analysis by State … this successful program by ensuring employers are aware of their responsibilities and workers are aware of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Marilla , Village of Round Lake , Village of Shortsville and Village of Suffern . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2XII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… to process vouchers for Debt Service payments. The Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor Management Unit (VMU) has … service number assigned to each agreement from the Office of the State Comptroller’s Bureau of Cash Management. Payments for the services or fees related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… office and the New York State Police for their assistance in investigating this case of public corruption.” New York … County District Attorney’s Office for their partnership in these arrests. The State Police will continue to hold … envelopes, and other supplies to send election mailers in support of school board candidates that he favored and who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Goshen , Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Goshen Town of Hague and Seaford Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… of our examination was to determine the appropriateness of New York State Supplemental Program (SSP) Payments the Office … 2014 through March 2016. Background OTDA administers the New York State SSP, which provides a supplemental benefit to … Security Income (SSI) recipients and other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the three recommendations made in our audit report, UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for … members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate … the period from September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. In our initial audit, we reviewed a random sample of 245 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… handrails, sidewalks, kitchens and bathrooms as well as boiler upgrades. However, the first construction contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… items or review any paid checks and consequently has no assurance that potentially improper or fraudulent … categories into the “other “category and notify OSC to update its records. Promptly investigate and resolve old …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. Under FOIL, an agency must make … available for public inspection and copying, except to the extent that records or portions thereof fall within … The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right to government records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foil