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Opinion 94-9
… Officers Law, §70-a made by chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975 permit a county to designate as one of its official … as second-class mail matter. Chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975, however, added to both General Construction Law, §60(a) … as official newspapers prior to 1940 (see also L 1975, ch724). General Construction Law, §60(a) was amended to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Veterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… On Tuesday, we honor the men and women who have bravely served in our … conflicts continuing around the world, this Veterans Day we must remember the sacrifices countless Americans have made … the globe and are protecting us from modern day threats, we owe our liberty and prosperity to these brave individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Objective To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf … Program premiums for 1,025,008 individuals. Key Findings We found that the Department needs additional controls to … for deceased individuals, as warranted. … To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-332
… Employees Employees designated Management or Confidential in SUNY - BU13, who meet the eligibility criteria and are … (2.00%) for all eligible M/C members who are included in Bargaining Unit 13. Payment of the increases are at the … president and are effective 04/01/2021 and 04/01/2022. In addition, Chapter 361 of the Laws of 2022 provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-332-april-2021-and-april-2022-retroactive-general-salaryMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… not always in compliance with the program. For example, from January 1, 2014 to February 27, 2017, there were five … properly. The LIRR also does not have a corrective action plan/program to ensure defects are addressed and corrected on … tasks related to the inspection, testing, and maintenance required by the CFR. Expand ERS testing to determine and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… to pursue mail thieves well into the future.” Galker, 40, took the checks, which had been mailed to addresses … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1926
… amount. Employees who are on a Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 03/31/2021 receive the full LLS payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1926-april-2021-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1925
… amount. Employees who are on a Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule (VRWS) on 03/31/2020 receive the full LLS payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1925-april-2020-managementconfidential-mc-retroactive-longevity-lump-sum-llsCopiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were … Recommendations Conduct a deliberate and thorough audit of each claim to ensure that each individual claim is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… timely reviews of State and public authority contracts so that resources are distributed quickly to move projects … role, rebuilding the City and State during the recovery, so that we are prepared for the future. 1 U.S. Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19XII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… for payments within 15 days and must do so through the Online Vendor Portal in the SFS. For additional information … they are eligible to receive Prompt Payment interest. When online agencies enter vouchers, the Late Charge Option field … process and makes interest payments of at least $10.00 for online and bulkload vouchers. The SFS uses the distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the … Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), provides health insurance … the prescription drug program. Since then, the cost of the prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilOpinion 88-17
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … been received which raises the following questions: (1) Does the opinion expressed in 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, … dedicate a portion of land in the plat for public parks. We note that these planning statutes, as they relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Transportation (Department) has established adequate … receiving best pricing for services. The Department does little to hold the Contractor accountable for its … unnecessary repairs. Further, neither the regional repair shop data nor the Contractor data include sufficient detail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… the financial crisis, it remains an important part of the economy and a major contributor to state and city budgets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… This video tells the story Cash bonuses paid to New York City … 2009 when the industry benefited from federal bailouts and low interest rates. "Cash bonuses are down, but that's not an … record set in 2009, which was fueled by federal bailouts, low interest rates, and proprietary trading. Strong Wall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… state and local authorities topped a quarter of a trillion dollars. “Public authorities borrow and spend billions of … foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the bulk of our hefty debt burden and are used to provide … would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… has adequate internal controls in the areas of revenues, payroll, procurement and procurement card expenditures, asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… in 2021, it remained one-third higher than pre-pandemic levels, and remained significantly higher for high-income … average for all sectors, and produce a strong multiplier effect: for every finance job, another 2.66 jobs are created … and business climate. The analysis indicates New York does not rank well on some measures of business climate. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationOpinion 2007-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-6