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Opinion 97-21
… and Duties (receipt of annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … 263 of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial … the following: Every library or museum, other than a school library, which enjoys any exemption from taxation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 97 - 12
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … in matters before the planning board would not appear to raise questions as to potential prohibited interests in town contracts. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… end times ranged from 10 to 27 percent. In addition, the public was not adequately informed about diversions, shuttle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance with the New York … risk of drugs ordered in this manner being diverted for inappropriate or unauthorized use. The supply limits that … overpaid pharmacies $1,183,601 for 13,705 fee-for-service claims, in which quantities of controlled substances exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsHousing Preferences for Disabled Veterans (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/housing-preferences-disabled-veterans-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance … under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incOpinion 91-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention … Law, §204-a authorizes "fire companies" to engage in certain "fund raising activities" (see also, … §204-a[1][a][1]). The term "fund raising activity" as used in section 204-a means "a method of raising funds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Opinion 90-64
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of … of Suffolk , 90 AD2d 522, 455 NYS2d 32). Based upon these cases, we have stated that referenda which are neither …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… Objective Determine whether the Wynantskill Union Free School District (District) sought competition when purchasing … action. … Determine whether the Wynantskill Union Free School District District sought competition when purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Empire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… agreement between Empire and Saratoga. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides … with Saratoga. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University Medical Center (2009-S-27) New York State Health Insurance Program/ /Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januaryXII.6.C Paying Prompt Contract Interest – XII. Expenditures
… explains the process for paying interest pursuant to the Prompt Contract Law once an Agency has determined that interest is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6c-paying-prompt-contract-interestAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations … in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social services programs, including: foster … owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to support its activities. OCFS’ system infrastructure is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial audit report, … of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46 ). About the Program Our initial report, which was issued on August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followDEC Management of Invasive Species (2019-S-026) - Maps
… For more information, read our audit report: Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/dec-management-invasive-species-2019-s-026-mapsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Comptroller DiNapoli released a statement after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations … OCFS is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees on the institutional payroll should watch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… habitat degradation, loss of native species, risks to public safety, human illness, or damage to crops and … is authorized to enact AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively … 2018-19 were less than budgeted appropriations by $1.4 million or 8.6 percent. Over the last three years, the District budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… of the state’s institutional payroll, which is scheduled for April 8. Many work in health care and correctional … show up at work every day and put in long, hard hours. For the workers that get paper checks or have payments set up … we need a spending plan that bolsters our economy, fights for those that are hurting and puts us on firm fiscal ground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budget