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Opinion 88-9
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- … the town board must call and conduct a public hearing on the increase or improvement of facilities after the … of the town board before it may acquire real property on behalf of the district. You state that the parcel is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… companies to enhance disclosure of their spending on political causes, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … minimum, proactively disclose all corporate funds spent on political causes. The Fund remains steadfast in its … for or against a candidate, or to influence public opinion on an election or referendum. Travelers Companies Inc. agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… leases, loans and land claims; interest associated with a settlement agreement Jury Payment Payments to jurors for … organization Rent Payments for renting space or equipment Settlement payments directly to attorneys Payments made … and storage. Certain payments made to a claimant in the settlement of claims for a physical injury . These include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within … important transportation artery for the New York region. On September 18, 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new … New York. The first M9 cars entered revenue service on September 11, 2019. The project is funded by MTA’s capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… and, if not, whether Empire BlueCross made overpayments on any of those claims. The audit covered the period January … Island Health Network (LIHN), which covered ten hospitals on Long Island, Empire paid about $180.5 million for 158,305 … and if not whether Empire BlueCross made overpayments on any of those claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure … under $2 million. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance programs as well as perform … information to effectively manage, track, and report on its economic assistance projects; however, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Westchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. (WARC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on WARC’s 2015 and 2016 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June … rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs, that WARC reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… are necessary to meet program goals. The Division receives funding for the WAP from both the U.S. Department of Energy … federal awards as soon as possible and maximize federal funding. The Division was appropriated a total of $92,317,035 … reviewed $212,333,241 of the $255,856,877 (the remaining funding was either out of our scope or not due to be expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… control weaknesses that prevented the claims processing system from identifying claims where 96 consecutive hours or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… with many towns and villages, depend on these funds to pay for essential services and operations, revealing the … has increasingly been tapping local sales tax collections for various purposes. In the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 … villages, permanently shifting this burden from the state for these State Aid and Incentives for Municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… are downstate: 60 percent of customers in arrears are in New York City and Long Island and they comprise 68 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… On May 25, at ExxonMobil's annual shareholders' meeting, New … shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison, and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. Herb Friedman … and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met Council. In February 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-12)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Report 2020-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f12.pdfMedicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27-response.pdfTaxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdfOffice Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation Shifts
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to hybrid office work arrangements have raised questions about the health of office commercial real estate and its potential impact on the economy and the finances of governments reliant on its tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2025.pdfDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released … fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price offered on state centralized contracts. The rate could be … Naval Affairs DMNA used a catering company which tacked on $20000 in excessive costs according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… that between July 2009 and July 2013, Wormuth cashed seven contribution checks, totaling $6,250, intended for Friends of Mindy Wormuth. She then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealing