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Opinion 94-19
… (need to establish sinking fund) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §2; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§21.00(d), 57.00(e), … and the amount received upon issuance of such bonds. Article VIII, §2 of the State Constitution, which sets forth … January 1, 1994, in several respects. The amended article VIII, §2 authorizes municipalities to repay debt with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfOpinion 88-48
… or made in whole or substantial part in the United States, its possessions or territories). While General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole … in partnership with OSC investigators, continues to get to the heart of these crimes so we prosecute them to the … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programOpinion 88-62
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund … layer; a landfill gas control system; and, in certain cases, a perimeter gas collection system, a leachate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Board. “As not only a legislator but also a practicing pharmacist, I appreciate the efforts of Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionOpinion 2007-6
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to one-time payment made to next ranking subordinate officer) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § … a bargaining unit and is the highest ranking subordinate to the police chief in a village police department receives a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6Opinion 89-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to establishment by school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8DiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… death of an individual in order to obtain Social Security funds or other benefits is a federal crime,” said McGill, “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Balance Sheet Governmental Funds
… 1,115,632 1,074,831 16,812,584 Fund balances: Reserved for: Inventories 182,821 182,821 Liens … $13,616,035 $10,478,037 $10,698,303 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets … Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and therefore are deferred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-2Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service … Service maintains eligibility and enrollment records for NYSHIP members in the New York Benefits Eligibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … The foundation has appropriately used its state money to fund allowable activities. The foundation has also … performance standards. DOH can make improvements noted by actions already taken, such as requiring Maximus to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 89-37
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … A license must be obtained from the the local government in order to carry on the business of collateral loan broker. In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37Opinion 94-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an individual must meet the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8Opinion 93-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses … - of governing board member from home to meetings) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §64: The expenses of the members of the … to be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses. Public Officers Law, §64, however, provides that every public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-31Oversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these facilities are properly maintained, … use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period … in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray grounds available for use by residents and visitors of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… year plus the carryover period. The life of SUNY and CUNY state operations appropriations is from July 1st to June 30th … later on March 31 with no carryover period. Based upon State Finance Law, Section 40 there are four lapse dates in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overview