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Opinion 89-48
… might be recovered by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection … two surety bonds each of which is entitled "Undertaking for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how … certain claims by contractors and/or subcontractors for work performed and/or materials provided in connection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48DiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… officials should immediately seek all available funding for infrastructure repair, make sure all inspections are … and effectiveness of the inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures; Promptly … of Transportation to cover inspection responsibilities for all state-owned canal system bridges, and adhere by its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and … 90 percent of total businesses in each region. New York City, having the largest share of the state’s population and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and … from inspections and/or not submitting reports of non-compliance, as required. Key Finding The Department made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fund balance it could appropriate to finance the ensuing year’s operations. Village of Green Island – Financial … budget transfers to be made after the end of the fiscal year rather than throughout the year when needed. Seneca County Industrial Development Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOptimizing Medicaid Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… and, where appropriate, issue retroactive rebate invoices for the drug claims we identified. Key Findings Department … have resulted in the invoicing of $47.6 million in rebates for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2017. However, we … million in additional rebates could still be collected for this period with further efforts by the Department. Given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/optimizing-medicaid-drug-rebates-followNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today called on Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $206.9 … P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today called on Facebook Twitter and Alphabet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 2000 - 13
… 176-b provides that a person "shall not be eligible" for volunteer membership in more than one fire company at one … Village Law §10-1006[10]; General City Law §11-a[10]; Not-for-Profit-Corporation Law §1402[c]). By its terms, … 10 sets forth a threshold eligibility requirement for membership in a volunteer fire company. Since it provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Holocaust Survivors
… of our efforts, please download and complete the Special Claim Form . We will thoroughly research your claim and … For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in Europe If you are seeking information on accounts or … Holocaust Claims Processing Office (HCPO) as follows: By Mail: Holocaust Claims Processing Office New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments
… Purpose To determine if incentive and bonus payments made by the Erie County Medical … December 31, 2015, ECMCC reported 4,720 employees on its payroll, including 209 Management Confidential (MC) … During the three-year audit period, ECMCC offered two incentive programs to certain MC physicians — the Performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/13/employee-incentive-and-bonus-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… Empl ID table to determine if an Empl ID was reserved for the person. If a reserved Empl ID is found for the Social Security Number associated with the New Hire … the Empl ID that was pre-assigned. See Bulletin No. 1204 for more information. Agency Actions Review the new Hire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies
… (Program) provides a campus-based health care alternative for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students … families. SBHCs bill Medicaid and third-party insurance for reimbursement, as appropriate. All SBHCs must provide, … 170,000 students enrolled in the Program, accounting for approximately 700,000 health care visits annually. Sixty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andOversight of Persons Convicted of Driving While Intoxicated
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Probation provided proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/oversight-persons-convicted-driving-while-intoxicatedDiNapoli, McGill Announce Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Retirement Payments
… today announced the arrest of Charles Alton Bump Jr. for allegedly stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York … death. I’m grateful to the Social Security Administration for their partnership in seeing that justice is served.” … perpetrators and seek prosecution to hold them accountable for their crimes.” Elizabeth Dorothy Case was a New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-mcgill-announce-arrest-man-who-allegedly-stole-deceased-mothers-retirement-paymentsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $179,236 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are Fund portfolio companies. “America’s political system … it makes sense for corporations to spend any money at all on political causes,” DiNapoli said. “At a minimum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… Objective To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and … holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… campus is allocated a portion of the Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28 to be paid in … gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for goods and services and from brick and mortar to online,” … grew nearly 50% in the second quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third … Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% in those quarters for communities outside of New York City in 2021 in contrast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021