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DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… “The MTA has used an unexpected windfall to invest in its capital program and increase services and … position for the future. Because fares have soared in recent years, a time when many riders could least afford … The MTA plans to raise fares and tolls by 4 percent in 2017 and by another 4 percent in 2019, slightly less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… totaled more than $5 billion in 2011, the most recent year for which such figures are available. Nearly $1.9 billion was … hunting, fishing and boating revenues to the states for wildlife programs have provided an average of more than $24 million a year for New York since 2011. The full report “Fishing, Hunting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… toward consistently achieving long term results but we watch the markets closely to capitalize on emerging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… under the Affordable Care Act, which could increase the number of uninsured people and cause health care costs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… operations. “The city of Lockport’s accounting records are in such poor condition that city officials were in the … and council: Ensure that the city’s accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsOpinion 93-11
… without regard to whether the indebtedness is excludable from the political subdivision's debt limit. General … all outstanding indebtedness, whether or not excludable from a political subdivision's debt limitation ( cf . Local … without regard to whether the indebtedness is excludable from the political subdivisions debt limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other provision of law which governs the contracting … highway superintendent be approved by the town board. You have enclosed a copy of the town's "purchasing resolution" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 91-35
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … in a collective bargaining unit (see 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… spending estimates by the Assembly indicate that All Funds spending in the Enacted Budget will total $150.3 … million was deposited into the state’s statutory reserve funds in March. The budget also authorizes higher annual … bolstering state reserves, provide greater assurance that funds will be available when truly needed and will only be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingOpinion 94-13
… for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits (procedure to terminate … most recent income tax returns. Termination of payments and benefits for engaging in prohibited employment requires … or fire district is liable for all medical treatment and hospital care furnished during such disability. Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… target of 45 percent. “My report shows that New Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus health plans in record numbers … COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “MetroPlus and H+H will have to continue to work together to provide robust managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicNYS Pension Fund Launches Review of Integrated Oil & Gas Companies
… State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, with assets of $272.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-pension-fund-launches-review-integrated-oil-gas-companiesXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they are needed to … of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Pulse Survey. This figure, representing nearly 1.6 million adult New Yorkers, is among the highest percentages reported … limited then, affecting about 9 percent or 1.1 million adult New Yorkers, according to the Census Bureau survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2019, eMedNY processed over 244 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for the public, the … have made to insure against liability for losses resulting from injuries to people, and damages to property and natural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… certified community residences such as IRAs and ICFs to have written policies or procedures addressing emergencies or … local approach to managing emergencies. However, the EMOP does not specifically apply to the emergency management … emergency management programs and plans. People with IDD have a higher prevalence of comorbidities and immune …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-761
… since 09/08/2022, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Reason Code ACV to identify employees who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected … 70XX4 Background: In an effort to clean up payroll data for CUNY agencies, records of employees who have not received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-761-automatic-system-termination-cuny-employees-not-paid-priorX.7.B Local Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES A Business Unit should use Local Customers to bill and track receivables and receipts from vendors who provide revenues to that Business Unit only and for which a revenue contract … of the State Comptroller (OSC) is not required. (Refer to Chapter XI, Section 7 – Revenue and Repayment Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7b-local-customersDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) made $965 million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services … and attended by practitioners who were not enrolled in the health care program, including those who had been … audits released today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billion