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Opinion 90-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Fees (filing of in rem tax foreclosure lists) FEES -- Exemption from … Whether a city is liable for a fee for filing a list of properties affected by unpaid tax liens to be foreclosed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-42DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… million return, nearly four times the initial investment, and achieved an approximated 21 percent internal rate of … Equity Program delivers positive results for the Fund and for our local communities,” said DiNapoli. “The program … has successfully helped more than 250 companies remain and expand in the state and has supported nearly 4,000 jobs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing sufficient oversight to … a state-based Marketplace, known as the New York State of Health, to help New Yorkers shop for and enroll in health … Service Center to assist Marketplace users. Consisting of a Contact Center and an Eligibility and Enrollment Unit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … Attorney Fitzpatrick for his continuing partnership in combatting public corruption and for holding Mr. Cecile … Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3rd Degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by … fiscal relief for New York, painful budget decisions lie ahead.” Other key numbers in the report: Personal income … receipts were $97.2 million, or 7.8 percent, below those a year earlier. All Funds spending through August totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… that celebrates the value of New York’s diversity.” A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or … can be committed against a person or property. Except for 2020, which may reflect artificially low reporting due to … rose since 2018, but hate crimes involving assaults on people grew faster and were more common than property crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, being the most populous municipality in the country by far with more than eight million residents. … including for programs funded with one-time aid . In September 2023 , OSC highlighted where the City does and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolOversight of Public Water Systems
… State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period January 1, … – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established regulations for more than 90 contaminants. SDWA allows states to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… The Fund made nearly six times its original investment of $6 million, or a 25 percent internal rate of return. “We are investing state pension fund dollars … original investment in Autotask,”said DiNapoli. “As part of the Fund’s diverse investment strategy, the In-State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown led to … but steadily declined to 8.2 percent as of April 2021, the most recent date for which data are available. However, … that had been made in employment indicators leading up to the pandemic. The Current Population Survey conducted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021Issue Brief: New York City Health + Hospitals
New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and the City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/health-hospitals-issue-brief.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdfEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61-response.pdfOpinion 91-12
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §204-a: Moneys raised by a fire company through activities conducted under the authority … Whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12SCAM ALERT
… Online . Scammers have created a fake website, which looks similar to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and … and foremost, we assure you your personal information in Retirement Online is secure. We are not aware of any … We are actively working with the authorities and our IT staff to monitor the situation and identify anyone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was charged with stealing more than $1.8 million from the state’s … of a Schenectady County medical transportation company was charged with stealing more than $18 million from the states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2009
The nation is emerging from the worst recession since World War II.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2010.pdfEast Ramapo Central School District - Nonpublic School Transportation (2019M-107)
Determine whether the District is providing transportation to eligible nonpublic school students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/east-ramapo-2019-107.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2018
New York City’s economy is strong and continues to set new records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2019.pdfOffice of Mental Health Oversight of Supportive Housing Programs, May 2017
Finding and maintaining stable, affordable housing is a concern for many New Yorkers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-mental-health-2017.pdf