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DiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… Local governments own 85% of all roads in the state, from city, town and village streets to major county highways. … of local road conditions since the last study was from 2013. “Local roads are the lifeblood of our communities, … proposes a $32.8 billion, five-year Transportation Capital Plan, which includes a new multiyear initiative designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and its ability to provide health care, education, human services and other essential programs. In recent years, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… City August 2021 PDF Version Highlights New York State has the highest share of renter households in the United States … report on the first round of the program, in October 2020, when approximately $23 million had been disbursed. … OTDA provides a brief monthly report on applications that does not contain detailed information on who has submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOpinion 2006-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of office by local law subject to mandatory referendum. You ask whether the salary of an elected town officer, other … …” Section 27(1) further provides that the town board may not fix the salaries of certain listed elected officials in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-5Opinion 88-62
… (creation of capital reserve fund to finance) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Solid Waste Facility (creation of capital … a capital reserve fund to finance the cost of closing and capping a landfill owned by the town and may pay into … landfill will provide environmental and public health benefits into the future as well as in the present (see …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 88-79
… is deemed "miscellaneous revenue" which must be used for community or economic development activities eligible for assistance under Title I of the Housing and Community … to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for 5 years following issuance of a Certificate of Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… has long cited the inadequate levels of state reserve funds as a significant fiscal concern. At the end of SFY … reserves to 15% of spending from State Operating Funds. The Executive Budget now proposes to set aside $11.8 … reserves, as well as planned deposits to the two rainy day funds through SFY 2024-25, which would increase reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… more than 30 percent of income on rent. Hispanic and Black households make up disproportionate shares of New York … still have been unable to pay rent. Hispanic and Black households represented the largest groups not caught up … households who self-reported, 30% were Hispanic, 27% were White, 20% Black and 18% Asian. The poorest households (those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskDiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… without a disability. Labor force participation for this group was 40% in 2020, trailing that for the state as a … share of its labor force that is aged 65 and over. This group grew significantly (32.8%) over the decade and … in the participation rate was for the youngest age group (ages 16 to 24), which declined by 3.4%. Education In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2016-S-6 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followLeake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the expenses reported on … & Physical Therapy, LLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2017-S-79 ) … To determine whether the costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… Review vendor and self-insured options and costs at regular intervals. If your experience rating and other factors are good, you may find comparable coverage at a lower cost. Self-insured counties may offer workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's … said. "We will continue to aggressively investigate these cases to bring justice to those who take money from these … New York State Comptroller's Office and have worked many cases together in the past and value their immediate response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate the current … 2014. Chapter 55 of the Laws of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 2016 through September 30, 2016. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 202 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $29 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2015 Through September 30, 2015
… Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2014 Through March 31, 2015 (2014-S-53) Department of Health: Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2015-through-september-30-2015Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… ReStacking Occupancy Initiative, as executed by the Office of General Services (OGS), has produced savings and to … State government, was targeted at decreasing the amount of leased property occupied by State agencies. The Commission … for $5 million in additional savings, for a total of about $26 million in savings expected by March 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeLong Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc.
… LIAAC pays LINCS for certain insurances and purchases group medical benefits from LINCS, which is self-insured for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/long-island-association-aids-care-inc