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DiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
The state Department of Health failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a 33month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes according to an audit released today by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… 5LINX, a telecommunications company located in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 million return, … company provides a range of telecommunications and other services for residential and business clients. The company, … information on the program, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/pension/instate About the Common Retirement Fund New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the Homer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … whether the school received the services outlined in its contract with the Brighter Choice Foundation. In addition, the fee structure, based on a percentage of per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 million in December 2015 and has not been used by DOH since its … to help others did not expect their money to sit unused in a bank account,”said DiNapoli. “New York ranks among the lowest nationally in registering organ and tissue donors, yet we’re sitting on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for proper district purposes. Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures (2016M-346) While the procedures … with the county that should have been remitting occupancy tax. Auditors also found that the director of the county's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: LIRR On-Time Performance Falls Short
… the first quarter of 2017. Recent derailments at Penn Station have brought attention to the role played by Amtrak, … an unauthorized person on the tracks, equipment failure, police investigations, and issues arising from Amtrak, which … Yorkers. Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2018-lirr-performance.pdf For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-lirr-time-performance-falls-shortComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … realistic budgets based on historical or known trends for the town’s three sewer districts. As a result, the sewer … deficit of $160,150 and its accumulated deficit for 2013 was approximately $249,000. Hughsonville Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… responsibility to help prevent consumers from being taken for a ride by unscrupulous repair shops," said DiNapoli. … and dealerships with multiple cars being advertised for sale, warranting additional investigation by DMV. … it took DMV over a year to schedule required hearings for more than half of the complaints against repair shops …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Bolton Fire District , Town of Deer Park , East Bloomfield Fire District , East Bloomfield-Holcomb Fire Department , City of Newburgh , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… have not attended mandatory training, as required by law. In addition, the district did not always use competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-46
… youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: The purchase of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … be exceeded. You ask whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils, furniture, books and sports equipment to be … Village of Hillburn … Whether purchases by a village of kitchen utensils furniture books and sports equipment to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 91-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … site within the city. It has been consistently held in this State that a municipality may not submit a question …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 91-21
… (see, e.g., People ex rel. Conine v Steuben County , 183 NY 114, applying the prohibition to a county treasurer). … to fees or commissions (see, e.g., Cook v Stockwell , 206 NY 481; see also, Finn v City of New York , 282 NY 153; McCarthy v McGoldrick , 266 NY 199; and Emmitt v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21Opinion 91-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … (town refuse and garbage district collecting refuse for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to … is, by any other general or special law, subject to a public hearing, a mandatory or permissive referendum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… fiscal footing. Making deposits to the rainy-day reserves on or ahead of schedule may help prevent disruptions in … on high-income taxpayers; these taxpayers typically have income from more volatile sources, such as capital … level of reserves would have a significant stabilizing effect on the state’s long-term finances, and would reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 2086
… of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, AC 2772. Background Per Chapter 442 of the … employee’s net salary to be deposited directly in a bank for any purpose to an account in the name of such employee, … Provided, however, such employee may submit a request for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidanceXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… The cost of the awards are allowable; however, income of $100 must be reported for the employee on the PayServ system … from qualified award programs exceeds the $1,600 limit by $100. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 10/27/2015 … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… reopening plans should be determining how to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they … During the COVID-19 crisis, programs and services for students with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt … in-person instruction (6%) than the statewide average for all students (7%). While all students faced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-services