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2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli pays tribute to one of New York’s great leaders: the Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader of the New York State Senate. As the first woman—and African …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no … a clause, providing a vendor with the unilateral right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all … the same basis. Exercising such a clause allows a vendor to manipulate the bidding process by controlling the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsOpinion 88-38
… is impermissible (McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §76). Further, we believe the rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… “With a new year and legislative session upon us, today’s State of … York’s spending is aligned with its revenues and focused on services that matter to New Yorkers. I’m pleased the governor and legislature followed my recommendation to increase the state’s rainy-day reserves, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressOpinion 89-40
… any claim for actual lost wages must have attached to it a statement by the volunteer's "employer", presumably … a claim for actual lost wages to be accompanied by a statement by the volunteer's "employer" is to establish a … Thus, in the absence of a statutory definition or clear statement of legislative intent to the contrary, we believe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … (Civil Service), provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureRockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearLynbrook Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-81)
… (IEPs) and Medicaid-eligible services were properly filed to receive Medicaid reimbursements. Key Findings Officials … the Medicaid claims were properly filed, the District may have realized $10,107 in additional Medicaid reimbursements. … likely received services for which the District could have filed Medicaid reimbursement claims to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-81Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… 31, represented by the PBANYS are affected. Background: Per the request from the PBANYS dated July 10, 2024, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 … be effective in Administration paychecks dated August 14, 2024. OSC Actions: At the request of PBANYS, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021. Background The District is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fIX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… was reduced, but not always. OSC is notified by TOP late in the day that the offset occurred. The following business … to obtain reimbursement from the debtor agency. Included in the monthly email will be the following: A list of offsets … AR deposit for accounts that are cash managed by OSC. In the rare instances that OSC has not received the POD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundJefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … businesses we tested during the audit were not included in the Department’s master list of 407 businesses. The Department had adequate documentation and procedures in place for addressing consumer complaints and performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Madison … are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Forty-two of 126 … the Director did not develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Greene County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-1)
… Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/greene-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-1Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Counties: Greene , Jefferson , Madison , Nassau … whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures (Departments) adequately provided consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and measuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… of Agriculture and Markets regulations and article 16 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2