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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … policies and procedures that provide guidance as to when items must be competitively bid and when written or … quotes should be obtained for purchases not required to be bid. Town officials review and update these policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… instances, department officials provided auditors with explanations that indicated the seized dogs were held for the … did not provide sufficient documentation to support the explanations. Furthermore, the records for the dogs that were … 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/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOpinion 88-63
… police unit was established. The New York State Defense Emergency Act (L 1951, ch 784, as amended, McKinney's … police in sufficient number to perform such police and emergency civil defense functions as may be required during … (see 1987 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] No. 87-8). Under the Defense Emergency Act, all civil defense expenditures of a county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63Opinion 97-4
… and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of the City of Glen Cove may not expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to … and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of the City of Glen Cove may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-4Opinion 2001-10
… Powers and Duties (authority to require certification or verification of claims) TOWN LAW §118: Vendors are not … the 1982 amendment was to eliminate the certification or verification requirement and instead provide towns "the option of requiring certification, verification, or neither." (Memorandum of the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part C Claims
… 2023. About the Program Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer Medicare benefits through … submit CARCs on claims, or indicated Plans did not cover services when they actually did. We also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/medicaid-program-overpayments-medicare-part-c-claimsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: Document … that contain further information on capital assets and planning: Capital Assets Multiyear Capital Planning Multiyear Financial Planning Reserve Funds Updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is effectively overseeing the Assertive … Community Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider teams are complying with requirements and that … 31, 2014. Background The Office promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. Its mission is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programMission Statement and Performance Measures
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting on the results. The audit covers from January 1, 2010 through … To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is achieving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresOversight of Drug Disposal
… To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of … To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… commuter railroad in North America. The LIRR has 124 stations on ten branches and the City Terminal Line that … ensure that the channels are functioning and document the tests were performed for each PI. Maintain physical and … from PIs. Document the job titles that can perform the ERS tests and ensure that employees testing the ERS receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemSUNY Bulletin No. SU-338
… for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code DLP or DLS will be displayed on the payroll register. “Discretionary LSP-2 Semesters” or … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-338-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2022SUNY Bulletin No. SU-352
… for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: The Earnings Code DLP or DLS will be displayed on the payroll register. “Discretionary LSP-2 Semesters” or … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-352-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2023DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate … said. "Spending shareholder dollars on politics can be a risky business. When it’s done in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Medicaid’s home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to … Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationPublic Authorities
… and procurement procedures; and Financial reporting. Bonds and Debt Most State public authorities are authorized to issue bonds — without voter approval — to develop, operate and … without voter approval. The debt service for these bonds is usually supported by revenues of the project, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesYour Record of Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… employees). But, if you don’t, determining the number of days you’ve worked requires a different process. As of January 1, 2016, when you begin a new or subsequent term of office, you are required to complete a three-month record … Requirements of the record of activities ROA for elected and appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/your-record-activitiesDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry when global manufacturers are reducing auto emissions. The Trump Administration must withdraw this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020