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DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the … games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports betting and other authorized activities. … occurs among males, African Americans and adults who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods. According to OASAS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOpinion 2003-7
… AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) TOWN LAW §277(4): Moneys, in lieu of land for park, playground and other recreational purposes, may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Fiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… of quality prevention, health care, and support services for those impacted by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted … has developed guidelines, materials, and strategies for not-for-profit agencies to strengthen financial … Institute has insufficient assurance that all claims for reimbursement are appropriate. Although Institute personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsOpinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … §103: A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts … asked whether the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Opinion 2007-4
Whether a village may hold the proceeds of unneeded village real property sales to finance appropriations for annual ambulance services agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4DiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… up 44.3% of its total labor force, more than double the national share of 18.6%. “New York City’s labor market and … to the city’s peak in 2015. There are still many barriers for individuals who come to the U.S. looking for work and a … that pay less than the private sector as a whole, such as health care and social assistance and accommodation and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and … the Council on Children and Families, who launched the Every Student Present initiative, a public awareness campaign … Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) can also be used to address chronic absenteeism. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolComparison of ERS Benefits
… of Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) benefits by tier. Tiers 3 & 4 Tier 5 Tier 6 Membership Dates Tier 3: … State Correction Officers whose contributions are limited to 30 years. Uniformed Court and Peace Officers (UCPOs) … Limit None Overtime pay that exceeds the limit cannot be used in the FAE calculation. The limit increases by 3% each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefitsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… services available to them, the audit found. From January 2019 to October 2023, there were 1,384 confirmed human … assessments. Providers said they often did not have clear guidance from OTDA on required documentation and experienced … 39% of funds allocated to 11 providers was used as of June 2024 – approximately three years into their five-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… been issued. Empire State Development – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (2023-S-10) Empire State … in the original goals of the Program when awarding grants, instead favoring a first-come, first-served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … Law. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit … the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Town Clerk’s office. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17Food Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of General … regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York State food purchasing to agency personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit … to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing and physician services, medical social services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… was arrested last week for allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and … 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and corrupting the government in the third degree. The alleged thefts, which began in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesMaintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… by Lake Grove and Mountain Lake to establish daily reimbursement rates for services provided to their respective … in inappropriate and/or unsupported costs claimed for reimbursement by these facilities. Such costs included … identified in our report and, as appropriate, revise the reimbursement rates for Lake Grove and Mountain Lake and seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-472
… Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner After the first year of service, be in Active pay status for at least 200 workdays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-472-cuny-december-2013-uniform-allowanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Clinton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-455
… Allowance Payment Affected Employees CUNY employees in the following titles: Campus Security Assistant Campus … 2012 Uniform Allowance Payments should be submitted on the Time Entry page as follows: Earnings Begin Date: … The Earn Code UA6 and the payment amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description “Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-455-cuny-december-2012-uniform-allowanceOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… retirement benefit. The Benefit If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362Nursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Nursing Home Surveillance ( … of Health (Department) oversees nursing home facilities in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes and … Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring quality of care in nursing homes. The Division …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-follow