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Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… that this paragraph shall not prohibit the fixing at any time of fees based upon the reasonable value of the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… helping students learn about food production through farm-to-school programs, but the growth of these programs may be limited by various challenges, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is widespread, but it’s not always easy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… to preschoolers with disabilities, has pleaded guilty for his participation in a scheme that stole millions of … funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between ages three and five. "More than $1 million in funds intended for special needs preschoolers was instead used by Daniel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsOpinion 96-17
… the expenses of volunteer firefighters attending emergency medical service conference); (reimbursement of volunteer … expenses of volunteer firefighters attending an emergency medical services conference if the board of fire commissioners, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. Auditors found regulators lacked the equipment to measure Internet speeds, used inaccurate data to track service reliability and imposed only four penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… SDVOB program allows eligible veteran business owners to become certified as SDVOBs, and aims to increase their participation in State contracts, with a … By law, State agencies must make good faith efforts to use SDVOBs in procurement. The Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… to an inability to succeed at the workplace. Over time, federal policy actions bolstered by State and … Recession largely explains the downward trend over this time period. Since 2014-2016, New York’s rates for food … families with a single parent. In addition, for the first time ever, the American Rescue Plan provided advanced monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2019
… years 2022-2023 and includes the April 1, 2022 PEF Salary Schedule . Per the PEF Agreement, seasonal hourly employees who received an increase to minimum wage are eligible to receive the 2% salary increases provided the increases to minimum wage did not result in a wage increase higher than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2019-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-salary-increaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial management practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… in Use of Telehealth Services Among Medicaid and Child Health Plus Beneficiaries in New York The COVID-19 pandemic … this finding. The audit found that although the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has expanded telemental health (TMH) … that some patients may no longer be able to access the mental health services they need once the COVID-19 emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Regulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… hold a hearing to review and redetermine an application for retirement allowance or other benefit provided by the … any such hearing to establish a fair and adequate record for the proper disposition of the application; and Whereas, … has been a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until September 4, 2020. At the … in New York City. $5.8 million with Sharan Builders Inc. to rehabilitate perimeter walls at the Clinton Correctional … passes. $2.5 million with M/E Engineering PC to repair steel cells and utilities at correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… & Family Services $4.5 million with HF Acquisition Co. LLC Health First for epinephrine auto-injectors for daycare … to Beacon Health Options Inc. for benefit services for the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program for the NYS Empire … Pandemic Unemployment Compensation claims. Office of Mental Health $2.5 million for purchases to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until May 7, 2020. At the … with G&C Martin Logging Inc. for logging services related to controlling the southern pine beetle. Office of General … Tech LLC for information technology services related to the Service Disabled Veterans Enterprise System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … $1.4 million with Davis Vision Inc. for group vision benefits. $2.2 million with Schoharie County for courthouse … and Tully Construction Co. LLC for reconstruction of the I-81 and NY 17 Interchange in Broome County. $1.4 million to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… $9.2 billion. Members of NYSHIP have the opportunity to select various plans for coverage. The Empire Plan is by … Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to administer the medical/surgical portion of the Empire … with a large network of health care providers who agree to be reimbursed at rates established by United. Members also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … in 2023, $2.8 billion in 2024 and $3.3 billion in 2025) predominantly through the use of $10.5 billion in … Work on MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program, far behind schedule, only began to pick up pace in the spring of 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceOpinion 90-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … debt limitations indebtedness contracted by them for so much of the cost of any public improvement as is required by … debt issued since January 1, 1928 for such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Retiree Annual Statement
… and taxes. It also gives you an explanation of the pension payment option you chose at retirement. Mailed Delivery: We … . Do not use your Statement for tax purposes . Net Benefit Payment The total amount you received after credits, deductions and taxes. Pension Payment Option An explanation of the pension payment option …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5