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State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller’s review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis, was rescinded effective June 25, … 211, issued on July 6, 2021, declared a disaster emergency due to gun violence and suspended the Comptroller’s approval … 88,000 payments valued at nearly $177.3 million primarily due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… and social services under the Agri-Business Child Development Program. New York State Office of the Attorney … CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $26.3 … for the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program for the Empire Plan. Department of Corrections and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberCareer and Technical Education
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high … requirements to grant students a fair and equal opportunity to apply to and gain acceptance to CTE programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the … should be paid through the SFS AP module as appropriate. When an employee is leaving an agency, the agency must lock … in PayServ and SFS changes to inactive. Although a proxy can create expense reports after an employee becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income … December 31, 2019, and levy year 2018 credits paid as of September 5, 2019 were appropriate and complied with New … or inappropriate refunds resulting in a savings of $34.9 million and 4,331 credits resulting in a savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Association Inc. for delivery of the Natural Resource Steward Program. Office of General Services $10 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health aides; … Medicare (referred to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-coveredState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,469 contracts … of Addiction Services and Supports $9.8 million to Odyssey House Inc. for the Community Residences Program. $5.2 million … Services and Supports (OASAS) facilities. Office of Court Administration $15.8 million with New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Approved Tax Refunds $652.5 million for 1.4 million property tax credits. $200 million for 67,000 personal income … $6.7 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge Project. $1.4 million to HNTB New York Engineering … and Architecture PC for engineering services for the New NY Bridge Project. Department of Transportation $15.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOpinion 90-58
… to a village employee in the employee's private capacity is not a "contract" with the municipality for purposes of the … code of ethics. You ask whether a village trustee who is also an insurance salesman would have a conflict of … (General Municipal Law, §800[3]). An officer or employee is also deemed to have an interest in the contract of a firm, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Opinion 94-5
… of the town, it does not, in our view, provide authority for the publication of articles by individual members of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Opinion 94-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to your inquiry regarding payments made to New York State by your county clerk pursuant to section 8018(a) of the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30Opinion 88-20
… County Seat (effect of relocation of family court) COUNTY LAW, §216; NY CONST, ART III, §17: A county, by resolution, may relocate its family … to another location in the county. In our view, Article III, section 17 of the New York State Constitution, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Opinion 93-2
… on such a proposition at any other time. You ask under what circumstances a referendum on a proposition to change … election. You state that the proposition in question is being submitted to the voters on the village board's own … §9-912[1],[2][e]). The term "regular village election" is not defined in the Election Law. The Election Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … A company in a multi-company fire department may also pay all or a portion of the tax to the department of which it is … 5 of that act provides that the Association shall have all of the powers of a not-for-profit corporation, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11State Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,533 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $4.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … renewable energy to power its stores. "Lowe's is to be commended for responding to shareholders' climate risk … we are proud to see Lowe's take concrete steps toward a more sustainable future," said Keith Mestrich, President …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,661 contracts for state agencies … services for abandoned securities for the Office of Unclaimed Funds. State University Construction Fund $2.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… & Construction $11 million with Breeze National Inc. to provide abatement and partial demolition of the East … County. $3.7 million with S&L Specialty Contracting Inc. to replace the windows at the Buffalo Armory in Erie County. … 34,000 payments valued at nearly $152.2 million primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… with CHA Consulting Inc. for design services related to the National Guard Division Headquarters in Albany County. $2.2 million with Prograde Construction Inc. to replace the roof on Building 57 at the New York City … 35,000 payments valued at nearly $163.8 million primarily due to errors, improprieties, or lack of documentation. … In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-november