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Opinion 92-51
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … development agency may not reimburse members of the agency or its executive director for the travel expenses incurred by the spouses of a member or the executive director, irrespective of whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Opinion 91-32
… Mahon v Board of Education of the City of New York , 171 NY 263; Teachers' Ass'n Central High School District No. 3 v … VIII, §1 (see, e.g., Ausable Chasm Co. v State , 266 NY 326; City of Rochester v Chiarella , 98 AD2d 8, 470 NYS2d 181, affd 63 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-32Essential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New York, this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP … the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for Medicaid, Child Health … insurance coverage from Medicaid to the EP, which resulted in a significant increase in coverage in 2025. As of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planOversight of Public Water Systems
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. Our audit covered the period … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important … employer before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of … information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-serviceEthelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… to April 30, 2013. Background The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library District is located within the Monticello School District, in Sullivan County. The Library is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The Library disbursed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222DiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… 9.1 million New Yorkers were working in 2016, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … market regions saw unemployment decline sharply from 2011 to 2016, in half of those markets, the number of people with … Valley, Central New York and Western New York from 2011 to 2016, while increasing in other regions of the state; As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, … case is being prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Final results ranged from lows of zero at the Rochester- Genesee Regional Transportation Authority and only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations Practices ( 2015-S-20 ). Background On April … in pending status because they did not sign a contract. In some cases, these businesses later declined the contracts. In … our initial report. Of the 12 prior audit recommendations, two were implemented, seven were partially implemented, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the New York City Human Resources Administration's (HRA) public assistance benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and … health insurance and emergency food programs) administered by counties and local governments. HRA is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processTransaction Number Requirement
… New Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, State public authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… At the time of our follow-up review, William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $137,459 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyOpinion 92-46
… youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … Village of Hillburn … Whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
… Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to making payment when the vendor is: required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … in this investigation,” said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Order 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website (Open Data) for the collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followOpinion 88-17
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING … supra , held that the subdivision statutes in the Town Law do not authorize a town to compel dedication of park land in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Cyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team … governments, and public authorities in New York. CIRT is part of the Division’s Office of Counter Terrorism and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-follow