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Opinion 91-63
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … two of section 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). As a member of the town board, the individual in … the General Municipal Law or a code of ethics, violate the spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Opinion 93-15
… Buffalo Library v Erie County , 171 AD2d 369, 577 NYS2d 993 affd 80 NY2d 938, 591 NYS2d 131). In addition, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
The state collected $1533 billion in State Fiscal Year 201516 an increase of 28 percent from a year earlier and ended the SFY $19 billion higher than initial projections largely because of legal settlements and personal income tax collections according to a report State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… the employee from NYSHIP. The employee must then pay the provider out of pocket either with their own funds or by … debt. This investigation was initiated by a complaint from United Healthcare Special Investigations Unit, who assisted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) announced that Gennady … with District Attorney Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service justice has been served in this … thank Comptroller DiNapoli’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service for their work on this case.” USPIS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Currently, a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have … the funding of the project. When this need arises, the owning agency of the project processes an Interunit budget … journal, transferring the budget authority from the owning agency to the supporting agency(s). Once the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and … Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash overpaid the librarys treasurer $6900 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year, vouchers and journal … the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year vouchers and journal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year FY 2015 and a balanced budget for FY 2016 with relatively small gaps in the following three years according to a review of the citys updated financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearChild Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and … child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine … the economy as a whole. It also highlighted the fragility of the child care system. Child care is essential for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… the State University of New York (28***, [excluding SUNY Construction Fund 28990]), City University of New York … and NYSPO bulletin boards for additional information and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2431
… in the title of Special Education Assistant at the NYS School for the Blind (NYSSB) and NYS School for the Deaf (NYSSD). Affected Employees: Employees … commencing on 09/01/2025 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 School Year. Eligibility Criteria: NYSSD American Sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2431-new-brailleamerican-sign-language-proficiency-stipends-eligibleMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has … that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… compliance. The mission of CPSS, a unit within DOF’s Division of Treasury and Payment Services, is to deliver a citywide … Payments can be made online, in-person, or by mail to a bank lockbox. CPSS administers the Citywide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February … recommendations in the audit report Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing … of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of February 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… residential treatment programs even before that, but when the state hit pause on inspections at residential … possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department of Health and Human … identified in past OASAS reviews and found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… apartments. The city’s Housing Development Corporation (HDC) performs physical inspections of the developments, and HPD relies on HDC reports to determine whether developments are being … claimed they never received notice about the issues from HDC or HPD, while managing agents at Arlington Terrace/North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… New York City was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but many small businesses hit hardest were initially left out of the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) because they faced … New York City was the early epicenter of the COVID19 pandemic outbreak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footing