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DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) removes the largest uncertainty that had been facing the city's budgetary … the wage pattern for all municipal unions. However, the union representing the city’s police officers is seeking … the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report regularly on its progress in achieving these health insurance savings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsFocus on Identity Theft
… a ruined credit history to having trouble renting an apartment or buying a home, obtaining a tax benefit or … (FTC): File complaints and create a personal recovery plan . U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): More information … of the State Comptroller Division of Investigations 8th Floor, 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24 ). About … providers and MCOs are required to coordinate benefits with the recipient’s TPHI for payment prior to billing … Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) contracted with Health Management Systems, Inc. (a Gainwell Technologies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/26/recovering-managed-care-payments-inpatient-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up)
… employer-based coverage or Medicare Part D). Medicaid is considered the payer of last resort and, as such, MCOs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients-third-party-healthLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… Livonia Joint 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 Town … the Livonia Joint Fire Districts District progress as of September 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearOpinion 91-10
… -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to Laws of 1924, ch … 574 (MCKINNEY'S UNCONSOLIDATED LAWS, §§1471-1493): A park district established pursuant to the provisions of … the powers and duties of the town board in relation to a park district which authorizes the establishment of park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10North Amityville Fire Company – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-163-F)
… [read complete report – pdf] | [read complete 2023 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our … our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2023. Background The Company provides fire protection … our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/06/20/north-amityville-fire-company-audit-follow-2022m-163-fDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… and the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) found they failed to properly manage overtime paid by funds from the American … (ARRA), allowing abuses such as allowing some conductors to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New … their employees work,”DiNapoli said. “Federal money came to New York state to help improve our transportation network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… show they are transitioning out of oil sands production: Imperial Oil Ltd. Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Husky … staff to pursue climate solution investments, and minimum standards for portfolio companies that will inform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderOpinion 89-7
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; Town … assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 … A Rochester woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and for authorized purposes and whether … funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) for two of its projects: Atlantic Avenue Viaduct Phase … Island Rail Road used American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds efficiently and as authorized and the funds were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… 2021. Background The City, located in Herkimer County, is governed by its charter and State and local laws. The City … an elected Mayor and eight elected aldermen. The Council is responsible for the overall management and oversight of … including its financial condition. An elected Treasurer is the custodian of City money and is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… bonus was still double the average annual salary in the rest of the City’s workforce. It’s too soon to say how the … than before the financial crisis in 2007. In contrast, the rest of the private sector in the city has grown by 25 … was more than five times higher than the average in the rest of the private sector ($77,100). Nearly one-quarter (24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellBoom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
Boom or Bust? Federal Relief Aid and Local Government Finances in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fiscal-cliffs.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.4 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024
Marks the lowest quarterly year-over-year increase following the pandemic-induced declines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 2.2 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2024
Marks the Second Straight Quarter of Modest Growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-second-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 1.6 Percent in the First Quarter of 2024
Marks the Lowest Rate of Quarterly Year-Over-Year Growth in Three Years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdf