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State Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… RGRTA, which provides public transportation services in Rochester and several surrounding counties, has had a … March 31, 2014, RGRTA distributed a total of $1.8 million in bonuses. The incentive program directed $1 million (or 57 … were not linked to specific work they performed. In fact, auditors found that more than 90 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… there were 97 hospitals and 7,030 non-hospitals (mainly dentists, but also podiatrists, veterinarians, urgent care … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… Approved $3 million for nearly 50,600 Department of Motor Vehicle refunds, mostly to vehicle owners who returned license plates. (DMV refunds 50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsNew York Youth Jobs Program
… and Finance. Background The Program, which was established in 2011 under section 25-a of the New York State Labor Law … is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire … unemployed, disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State, with a focus on 13 cities and towns. Labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of large audit receipts. Other findings from the June cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections totaled … and was $96.3 million lower than last year. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportOpinion 88-17
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (whether municipality may compel … in view of the Court of Appeal's decision in Kamhi v Planning Board of Town of Yorktown , 59 NY2d 385, 465 NYS2d … 1978, p 154, this Office expressed the opinion that a town planning board may require a subdivider to set aside park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… extent." According to documents filed in Kings County Supreme Court today, Buie’s grandmother, Thelma Hairston, was a New … with the New York State and Local Retirement System. The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Herman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… sector (125,931) but the Southern Tier has the highest share, 7.9%, as it contains more than a dozen postsecondary … institutions, including large campuses such as Cornell and Binghamton universities. None of the regions had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers New York’s Medicaid program. The Medicaid program covers … dosage form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 827
… ) for PEF employees. Affected Employees Employees working in the Department of Transportation or the Department of … the highway rights-of-way. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 05 are eligible for the $500.00 lump sum … parkway systems at least 1/3 of the time actually worked in the previous calendar year. For more information regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/827-50000-retroactive-lump-sum-payment-special-assignment-duty-pay-sadMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a partial episode (when the episode of care is less than 60 days). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 986
… Policy and Reporting Manual (BPRM) Item D-280. Cash Merit Award Guidelines The Cash Merit Award is a lump sum payment that is not added to the … prorated. Cash Merit Awards to employees on Sick Leave at Half Pay are based on the percentage of time worked prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/986-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employeesMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… was a sole source purchase. 13 claims that included sales tax totaling $228.District officials told us they were aware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53CUNY Bulletin No. CU-847
… be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2025 Form W-2 … be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages, for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-847-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-city-university-new-york-cunyTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… Therefore, potential large increases to real property tax levies may occur when assets are needed in the future. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… rental agreement were rendered and 13 claims that included sales tax totaling $228. District officials told auditors they were aware that sales taxes were paid on certain purchases and have taken … uncorrected. Franklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (Nassau County) District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 90-59
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans … a private road belonging to a disabled individual, except in an emergency situation. You ask whether a town may … from making gifts and loans of its property to or in aid of a private individual, generally prohibits the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 90-26
… the estimated maximum cost in the bond resolution (11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p 22; 13 Opns St Comp, 1957, p 160; 16 Opns St Comp 1960, p 300; 22 Opns St Comp 1966, pp 581 and 636; 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26