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DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… that it does not have direct control over to help the public, policymakers and its funding partners understand … include pensions, fringe benefits, Medicaid, debt service, public assistance and other legally or contractually-required … These include basic municipal services such as education, public safety, and sanitation, as well as cultural events, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesOpinion 88-17
… a developer to dedicate a portion of land in the plat for public parks? In 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, this Office … board may require a subdivider to set aside park land for public use, or to make a payment in lieu thereof, even though … a developer to dedicate a portion of land in the plat for public parks. We note that these planning statutes, as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The city’s proposed budget also includes the Yonkers Public School District’s budget. The review found the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter … The City’s proposed budget also includes the Yonkers Public School District’s (District’s) budget. Our review found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… trend is also evident in government institutions. My recent report on AI governance in New York City found that … ensure that we do so responsibly. Audits, such as the one my office conducted in New York City, can help drive change … minimizes the potential for disparate impacts. I encourage my colleagues in government to join me in ensuring that AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from other state agencies to support their efforts on the … streamline the process by establishing additional policies and process guidance. The policies and process guidance will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… if the procurement’s value is over the State Finance Law §112 approval threshold. In addition, if the Business Unit is … the emergency procurement is over the State Finance Law §112 approval threshold and/or if seeking an exemption from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… corporation affiliated with DOE – New York City School Support Services (NYCSSS) – was created solely to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVI.3.B Budget Transfers Within a Business Unit – VI. Budgets
… as set forth in the relevant section of State Finance Law (SFL). For State Operations and Local Assistance type programs, pursuant to SFL Section 51, the appropriations may not be increased or … above $10 million. For Capital type programs, pursuant to SFL Section 93, the appropriations may not be increased or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3b-budget-transfers-within-business-unitAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… general population over the past decade, they decreased in 2019 just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, … economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which have slowly but steadily declined since peaking in April 2020. However, for New Yorkers with a disability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment
… a network of professional life coaches who are educated in public benefits and work incentives for individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/20/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employmentDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… spending. FirstEnergy is currently facing federal public corruption charges involving both criminal and civil … the Fund filed five shareholder proposals seeking a public report disclosing companies’ direct and indirect … filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their corporate spending on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law … policy requirements are consistently met by all employees. The claims auditing process involves reviewing information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… maintain a long-term view and ensure the state’s spending does not grow to unsustainable levels. Federal support is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties
… Objectives To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New … November 21, 2019. About the Program PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/04/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-department-aviation-world-trade-center-andControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… that its customers – those who live, work, and travel in New York State – have a safe, efficient, balanced, and … and are responsible for overall management of vehicles in their region, including repairs and procurement of parts … contract (Contract), negotiated and entered into on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1964
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new … stop payment, replacement, reversal, or exchange request in PayServ. Once requests have been approved, replacement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1964-new-process-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, the Department pays health care … Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) and the NY State of Health (NYSOH, the State’s online health … enrollment data for individuals in New York City and the upstate WMS for individuals in the rest of the State. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension benefit distribution. … member or ex-spouse’s portion percentage. A share based on a hypothetical retirement benefit. NYSLRS can calculate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-share