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Opinion 92-25
… commissioner, who is not a member of the fire department, to ride on fire vehicles during emergency calls, so long as … chief or assistant chief, however, would have discretion to determine whether the commissioner's presence in any … of chief or assistant chief is a factual determination to be made based upon circumstances of each case. 16 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing system is failing to catch waste, fraud, errors and abuse. Millions are pouring … the door for double billings, questionable procedures and to crooked providers,” DiNapoli said. “While the state is attempting to control costs, it needs to take a hard look at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… and directors of Wynn Resorts Ltd. claiming they failed to protect the company and employees from former CEO Steve … announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of sexual misconduct by Steve Wynn and the prior board’s alleged failure to stop it,” DiNapoli said. “We are gratified that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsOpinion 2000-10
… opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with Urban … from the Urban Development Corporation ("UDC") pursuant to an act of the State legislature which requires the county to enter into a repayment agreement with the UDC providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Opinion 2004-3
… in any … city … described in this section, the amount to be raised by tax on real estate in any fiscal year, i n addition to providing for the interest on and the principal of all indebtedness , shall not exceed an amount equal to the following percentages of the average full valuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3State Contract and Payment Actions in May
… $8.6 million with NYSARC, Inc., NYC Chapter, $4.7 million to QSAC, Inc. and $4.1 million with Sinergia, Inc. Department … $40.1 million with National Railroad Passenger Corp. to implement positive train control. $7 million with Hardesty … tax credits. Department of Civil Service $25 million to Beacon Health Options, Inc. for the New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… The anticipated new issuances in the third quarter compare to past planned new issuances of approximately $3.61 billion … was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the state, New York … scheduled at the request of the issuer and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. The third quarter new money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… scheduled for December. The anticipated new issuances in the fourth quarter compare to past planned new issuances … State of New York – bond sales totaling up to $192 million in fixed rate tax-exempt and taxable bonds for the month of October and bond sales of up to $66 million in fixed tax-exempt and taxable bonds as well as variable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Budget Financial and Capital Plans
… debt and the impacts of federal policies, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from SFY 2018-19. “While New York’s economy continues to expand, gains in jobs, personal income and wages are projected to slow,” DiNapoli said. “The Enacted Budget plan addresses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-budget-financial-and-capital-plansCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among … a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. required to contribute to the health insurance coverage costs. offered subsidized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… scheduled shifts in a hospital or clinic and are assigned to specific areas are eligible for Standby/On-Call Pay and … is additional compensation for an employee who is required to be available for immediate recall, and who must be prepared to return to duty within a reasonable period of time. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupState Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
… to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look … new Tier 6 pension plan that included a Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan. ( Please refer to Payroll Bulletin 1256 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… As New York state grapples with cost-effective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over … said. “The big question is, how are we going to pay for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to … with unwarranted costs such as excessive fees and toll increases. Unrealistic expectations and poorly drafted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… bank, the corresponding SFS transaction will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. BSAO - Budgets can approve, … deny, or reject the document. Documents are “denied” for online agencies, and “rejected” for Bulkload agencies. Bulkload Adjustment Vouchers cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewOpinion 89-17
… the opinion. SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Reserve Fund (authority to establish fund to pay tax certiorari claims) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority for school district to establish reserve fund to pay certiorari claims) EDUCATION …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Public Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Medicaid spending grew by $5.2 billion (22.9 percent) to $27.7 billion in SFY 2021-22, its highest level ever, due in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions … with a State share total of $1.7 billion from SFY 2021-22 to SFY 2022-23. Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. They employ thousands of people and contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross … Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… R. Sheth for psychiatric services at Brookwood Secure Center. Department of Correctional Services $4.4 million with … data repository. $18.4 million with University of Kansas Center for Research for delivery of the New York State … Group Inc. to construct a new Health and Wellness Center at SUNY Upstate Medical Center. $30.9 million with The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … June 4, 2008. New York State awards grants and contracts to non-profit community-based organizations that offer after-school services to children. To receive reimbursement for its program-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followAfton Fire Company Emergency Squad – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-275)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The Afton Hose Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/03/afton-fire-company-emergency-squad-internal-controls-over-financial