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DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… into the six check-off program during the last five years, only $5.1 million, or 43 percent, has been spent, compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesOpinion 92-54
… (see People v Speach , 49 AD2d 210, 374 NYS2d 210), but only if the remuneration from such private employment will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-54A Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… This time, the response must be different. Too many Black lives have been lost or marginalized over the years to … education, business, all across the economy—starts with a change in attitude. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke … of race and equality are crucial not only for progress in Black and Brown communities, but for all Americans. Whatever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydAnnual Audit
… the New York State Workers Compensation Law and mandated fe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/02/annual-auditDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… and services related to capital improvement projects’ (CIP) contracts were competitively procured in accordance with … law. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers the 12 CIP contracts entered – valued at approximately $36.6 million … official newspaper, as required by law, for nine CIP contracts totaling $32.6 million. Officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… In 1934, the New York State Legislature enacted the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (Law), creating the State Liquor Authority and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (both commonly and hereafter … 31, 2020, SLA generated almost $49 million in revenue from licenses and fees. Travel expense reports provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followGreenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 million to 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Preferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… have taken steps to establish criteria within its designation agreement with NYSID for reviews going forward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followTown of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)
Town of New Lisbon Financial Oversight 2013M12
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… Authority (MTA)’s February Financial Plan: “There is still a lack of clarity on how the MTA will close its $600 million … and publicize savings through efficiencies, rather than cutting services, will likely take on added importance given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planOpinion 89-57
… street) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Department (town repair and improvement of village street) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts not Requiring Bidding (town repair and improvement of village street) HIGHWAY LAW, … to utilize town highway equipment and personnel to repair and improve a village street of a village located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-57Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… copayments. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs to determine the payment … fee, or a rate between those two amounts approved by CMS. In New York, Medicaid pays 85% of dual-eligibles’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followOpinion 97-9
… OF INTEREST -- Disclosure of Interest (negative impact of zoning change on board member's business) -- Zoning Changes (disclosure and recusal where negative impact on board member's business) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Zoning Changes (effect of negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 90-54
… (see ERISA, §4[b] and IRC, §414[P][9]). QDRO's apply only to plans to which IRC, §401(a)(13) also applies. … last sentence of section 401(a), subparagraph 13 applies only in the case of a plan to which section 411 relating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 96-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … and the State Employees' Retirement System. Article 11-AA of the General Municipal Law (§219-b et seq .) authorizes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careOpinion 90-57
… program are set forth in General Municipal Law, §216. Subdivision 1 of section 216 provides that upon the … least sixty percent of the governing board of a "political subdivision" having control of the fire departments and fire … referendum of the eligible voters within "such political subdivision" to determine whether the governing board shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57DiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice today announced the guilty plea of … public funds,” DiNapoli said. “By partnering with District Attorney Rice’s office, we were able to protect the integrity … to those who try to defraud the system. I thank District Attorney Rice for her diligent work on this case.” “Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamOpinion 92-53
… issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's approval in absence of sales tax agreement) TAX LAW, §1262(c): In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and all of the cities …
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