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Opinion 89-31
… in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) REFERENDUM-- Recall Election (authority of city voters to petition) CHARTERS -- City Charters (right to hold recall election) LOCAL LAWS -- … Whether the voters of a city may bring a petition to remove an elected city official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million active and … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… Population shifts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications … implications for the budget and policy decisions we are making today,” DiNapoli said. “In the pandemic’s wake, we … Population shifts during and after the COVID19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations) (2021-S-41) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the public and environment from the adverse effects of exposure to pollutants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s41-response.pdfViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws … from favored vendors. For example, Mr. Dean and his staff solicited donations from certain vendors for annual picnics and parties, which resulted in his staff improperly attending these events free of charge. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up) (2020-F-10)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f10.pdfDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan For 2005-2011 (Follow-Up) (2013-F-5)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority), to implement the recommendations contained in our au
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f5.pdfReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up) (2015-F-17), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by New York City Department of Finance officials to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15f17-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1331
… Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees … Basis Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Did not have a withholding recommendation approved by the … on 07/16/14 (Administration) or 07/23/14 (Institution) are not eligible for the April 2014 M/C Performance Advance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1331-april-2014-management-and-confidential-mc-performance-advancesOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… is used by TMC to improve traffic conditions in midtown Manhattan by identifying traffic issues and automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… and addresses environmental and social risks, including potential violations of indigenous peoples' rights, in reviewing its potential acquisitions. The shareholder proposal is … have a right to know how Marathon assessed and addressed potential damage to the environment and to indigenous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1738
… the Incr. Code field. Traineeships – Identified by Grade 800 Employees in M/C traineeships who completed a 26 week …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1738-april-2019-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1651
… (Grade 603-667) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective date … in both the Equated to Grade field and the Approved Salary Rate field Position and Job do not match – if the Position … or equal to the employee’s current salary FIS Below Hiring Rate – if the increment code on the employee’s Job Data page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1651-april-2018-managementconfidential-mc-performance-advancesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on DACA
… "The Trump Administration's decision to end DACA today was cruel, immoral and … opportunity to work and live without fear of deportation. Today's announcement is a call to action for all of us to … The Trump Administrations decision to end DACA today was cruel immoral and unAmerican …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-dacaClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Background CAFL is a privately owned institution located in Victor, New York that provides preschool special education … reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, CAFL reported $1.2 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for the preschool Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of West Seneca – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-195-F)
… recommendations in the audit report Town of West Seneca – Capital Project Management (2019M-195), released in March … Town Board (Board) did not properly plan and manage the capital project and was not fully transparent on the … to help officials monitor and improve the Town’s capital project management. Background The Town is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-west-seneca-audit-follow-2019m-195-fOverpayments of Hospitals’ Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions (Follow-Up) (2015-F-12)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, O
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f12.pdfOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up) (2014-F-17), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f17-response.pdfSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up) (2016-F-9), 90-Day Response
we have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Selected
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f9-response.pdf