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Opinion 90-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Powers and Duties … to Local Finance Law, §56.00, delegate to the chief fiscal officer of the municipality the board's power to hire bond … those powers and duties necessary to effectuate the public or private sale and issuance of obligations of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-24NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… State Treasurer Denise Nappier, Iowa State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterOpinion 92-25
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … vehicles during emergency calls, so long as the regulation does not have the effect of interfering with the duties of … the State of New York). Based on this legislative history, we believe that Town Law, §§176(11) and 176-a do not prohibit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Opinion 92-38
… who previously was not approved by the board (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 197; see also 31 Opns St Comp, 1975, p 112; 1972 Atty Gen [Inf Opns] 191). Rather, … act provided no vested rights are impaired ( In re Eiss , 205 AD 691, 199 NYS 544 app dsmd 236 NY 638; see, gen., 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-38The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… New York State Management/Confidential (M/C) employees, the Survivor’s Benefit Program ensures that your survivors … survivors may be eligible even if you are not a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS), or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not … levels. These data highlight the continued need for solutions that facilitate increased employment for people with disabilities in New York. According to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesXII.8.B Matching – XII. Expenditures
… on Matching Amount Yes The dollar amount on the voucher line must be less than or equal to the dollar amount on the purchase order line. Amount based purchase order lines can only have a quantity equal to one. Amount No The voucher line dollar amount must be less than or equal to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8b-matchingComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … Auditors conducted site visits at 53 locations across the state covering almost 1,000 rides and found each of the rides … and two have been partially implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… reimbursed providers for excessive services, including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified … the same as non-APG claims. Most of the payments were for dental procedures totaling $17.5 million. Medicaid limits dental cleaning and dental exam services to twice per year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 … and Brooklyn, and express routes from those boroughs to Manhattan. Transit and MTA Bus have Support Fleet Services … for preventive maintenance (PM), which is performed to detect or prevent the degradation of vehicles in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (Follow-Up)
… Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment ( 2020-S-29 ). About the Program The MTA is responsible for developing … found that 90 were done late and 28 were not done. About 29% of VFO’s non-revenue vehicles were leased. VFO did not do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/25/non-revenue-service-vehicles-and-rail-equipment-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2167
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … retirement plan; or An active participant for any part of 2023 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2167-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… in Benefits>Suspense Page) Verify the ORP/VDC Retirement Election Date: Agencies must verify the employee’s … Adjusted Hire Date: OSC has developed an ORP/VDC Breaks Calculator and comprehensive ORP/VDC Breaks in Service Job … SUSPENSE Dates – Agency Code (xxxxx)”, to the Payroll Retirement Mailbox. OSC Actions: OSC will review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearOversight of Nurse Licensing
… completed within 180 days. Any investigations that remain open after 360 days are upgraded to a Priority 1 status. … 215 Priority 1 and 7,987 Priority 2–4) that were open at some point from April 1, 2014 to February 28, 2017: … established six-week time frame; on average, they were open over seven months. 482 lower-priority (Priority 2–4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus managed care plans (Plans) for recipients … to Medicaid managed care, during the audit period, Family Health Plus (FHP) was a publicly funded managed care … payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health Plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamPreferred Source Contracting
… contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best … advance social and economic goals, certain providers have “Preferred Source” status under the law. The acquisition of commodities and/or services from preferred sources is exempted from statutory competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… impacted by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, viral hepatitis, and related health concerns. In addition, the … update its procedures to address problems with contractor cost claims that were identified prior to this audit. … and monitoring process, whereby controls ensure budgeted cost categories are allowable and actual costs do not exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all … a child has a developmental delay or disability, their early years provide a critical window of opportunity to … later. Young children missing these opportunities for early intervention services are potentially at greater risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… in counties outside of New York City: Barker Terrace (Westchester), Executive House (Albany), Seneca Towers (Monroe), Sunnyside Manor (Westchester), and Tompkins Terrace (Dutchess). Key Findings … support for an employee reimbursement totaling $7,594 for plumbing supplies. 19 apparent conflict-of-interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell