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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… years ago. In some cases, the funds have been held for so long that the performers are no longer children, having … highest single deposit was over $26,000. Accounts are as old as May 2004, with one having a balance over $25,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,631 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 … www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of the Attorney General $1.5 million with Eversheds … In August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1631 contracts for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is … and industries and investors will continue to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York … has taken ground breaking actions to promote solutions to climate change, including his first in the U.S. Low Emission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… be qualified withdrawals under the New York state college choice tuition savings program. Memo Bill Text Status … be qualified withdrawals under the New York state college choice tuition savings program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the trust of club members and … District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley 52 for allegedly stealing over $8000 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest figures from 2015, the nationwide average student loan balance is $29,700 and … College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and … were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s family members and associates … eight recommendations in our initial audit report Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected … To inform agencies of the new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the Company. In July 2024, the former Director/Chief pleaded guilty to … of $18,772.53. The Company reorganized as a social club in 2024; therefore, there was no official response to this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… that either exceeded the competitive bidding requirements set forth in New York State General Municipal Law (GML) or … of the New York State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of GML. Our methodology and standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Opinion 90-47
… v Abrams , supra ; see also Beare v Byrne , 103 AD2d 814, 478 NYS2d 44, affd 67 NY2d 922, 502 NYS2d 135, 493 NE2d 238, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Social Security – Federal Funding and New York
… Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: New York, CY 2023 (benefits in millions of dollars) Total Benefits … estimated. Total Social Security Benefits Paid: New York, CY 2014 – CY 2023 Source (both figures): Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New York, this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP provides health insurance to individuals … New York is one of three states to have a basic health plan as authorized by the Affordable Care Act in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… state with a 90 percent FMAP for these individuals. In SFY 2025, federal Medicaid spending totaled $69.2 billion out of … in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid totaled 6.9 million, and is … enrollment hit a high of a little over 8 million in June 2023 because federal legislation enacted during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidOpinion 89-39
… issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- Insurance Transactions (town board member as employee of insurance agency) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties … town board member who is also an employee of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 89-22
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Traffic Signals (responsibility of towns to install and maintain) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (responsibility to install traffic signals) TOWN … is responsible for the design installation maintenance and upgrading of traffic signals at an intersection wholly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Opinion 89-18
… is legally obligated to pay would constitute payment for services which were not rendered and, if the employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… growth, job creation and family savings. I am proud that my office and New York state have been able to deposit $20 … co-applicant on this project with Ridgewood Savings Bank, my administration was proud to work on this effort and garner … the needs of unbanked and underbanked consumers and small businesses is an investment in holistic community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communities