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State Agencies Bulletin No. P-982
Cancellation of Retirement Information for Retirees Returning to Employment with NYS Under Sec 21/212 Ret & SS Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-982.pdfDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more … Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New Yorkers, accounts for a huge share of the state budget … care needs. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 6.5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… chargers, were completed by their deadline of the end of 2019. As of March 5, 2021, NYPA had installed only 29 high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 million on the contracts during our audit period. One Board member co-owns a local hardware store that sold materials and supplies to … totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1633
… of the processing requirements for employees who claim exempt from Federal, State and/or Local tax withholding in tax year 2018. Affected Employees … Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1633-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2018DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… metered taxis, and wheelchair accessible vehicles. From 2018 to 2022, the MTA reduced the use of primary carrier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… $5.3 million to Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $3.2 million to the Northeast UAS … corridor for unmanned aircraft systems from Syracuse to Rome. $3 million to Welch Allyn, Inc. to retrofit existing … and Warren counties. Office of General Services $12.5 million for hourly-based IT services, including $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)
… or how any surplus funds will be used and the timeframe for doing so. The unrestricted fund balance grew to $2.4 … idle without a specific purpose to benefit the Town is not in the public’s best interest. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balanceOpinion 2006-1
… CLAIMS -- Payments (of compensation prior to completion of payroll period) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (matters contained … -- Compensation (payment of prior to completion of payroll period) TOWN LAW §120: Pursuant to Town Law §120, certification of the payroll or other claim for compensation of town officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… bridges at SUNY New Paltz. State University of New York $14.7 million with Cameron Verona LLC to lease space for … million to MVP Consulting Plus Inc. and $2.7 million to 14 other vendors. Department of Health $15.8 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that are due for … 1, 2012 through February 1, 2019. About the Program DOF is responsible for collecting and processing payments for … York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed more than 34 million summonses totaling more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Findings ORES was intended, in part, to reduce the time to site major renewable energy projects and bring them online … the feasibility of meeting Climate Act goals, all site permit process time frames should be accounted for, as … A realistic accounting of the total time it can take to site major renewable energy projects would provide important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible … equipment in the possession of shelter providers. Toward this end, DHS requires providers to submit inventory … maintenance procedures within periods ranging from 10 to 30 days of contract commencement to ensure that providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… by a 13-member board, consisting of appointees from Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Madison, Cortland, Oneida, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), adopt new … trustee of the Fund, announced today. In response to the agreements, the Fund withdrew the shareholder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud
… benefit but allowed him to pass on pension payments to his wife, Rosemary Banack, at the time of his death. Anthony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-andOpinion 91-30
… require direct involvement in the procurement of contracts with the town would have a prohibited conflict of interest if … require direct involvement in the procurement of contracts with the town. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq … officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with the municipality if he or she receives a direct or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… performed. Modifier code 59 is used to indicate that a provider performed a procedure that was distinct or independent from another procedure that was performed on the same day for the same patient. Modifier 59 is used to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… resolution of disputes. Cumulatively through March for calendar year 2020, the office has approved 4,527 contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-march