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DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… "A smart way to combat rising college costs is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your … investment options that account owners can choose from based on risk tolerance. The Advisor Plan is for account … can contribute to the program and deduct up to $5,000 from their state taxable income, while married couples filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenOperational Advisory No. 35
… to eligible employees using the Accounts Payable module of the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Advance payment to … to eligible employees using the Accounts Payable module of the Statewide Financial System SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesState Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… that own landfills face nearly $300 million in estimated long-term costs for their active and closed landfills, … said DiNapoli. "Before landfills begin to reach capacity, it is critical that local governments plan for future costs … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… result in the anticipated savings. Local government and school district officials can purchase goods and services under … can provide many necessities for local governments and school districts like road salt, fuel, vehicles, heavy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Payments to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital (Follow-Up)
… primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service (Department) contracts with Empire BlueCross … (Empire) to administer the hospitalization benefit portion of the Plan. The Long Island Health Network (Health Network) is comprised of ten hospitals, including John T. Mather Memorial Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/empire-bluecross-blueshield-payments-john-t-mather-memorial-hospital-followImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… of the recipient. We issued our initial report on November 29, 2021. The audit objective was to determine whether Medicaid … not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of this report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followOpinion 92-26
… are a county charge, section 4-136(3) also provides that "[t]he expenses incurred by the board of elections of a county … New York City; apportionment of", provide, in part, that: [t]he board of elections in each county, outside the city of … former section 93 of the 1949 Election Law (L 1949, ch 100), former section 93 of the 1922 Election Law (L 1922, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26State Agencies Bulletin No. 896
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide … Holding Longevity Employees who are holding Longevity will have their salary calculated as follows: If the employee’s … Position has both equated grade and NTE Position and job do not match Salary below hiring rate If an employee appears …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/896-april-1-2009-salary-and-longevity-increases-employees-represented-rentDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-37
… of the Laws of 2008 implements the agreement between the State of New York and the Rent Regulation Services Unit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-37-april-1-2009-salary-and-longevity-increases-employeesCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Report (VADIR) and a process for collecting annual data from school districts about incidents that occur in schools … and on school property. The Department uses the data to calculate a School Violence Index (SVI) for each school. … One school did not retain summary VADIR information as required. Two schools were not aware of the requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s … imbalance is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but … justify planned fare and toll increases of 4% in 2023 and 2025. Ridership The MTA’s July Plan anticipates subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up) (2019-F-23)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to implement the recommendations...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f23.pdfWayne Central School District – Transportation Department Operations (2021M-160)
Determine whether Wayne Central School District (District) officials have developed a process to routinely evaluate the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation department’s operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wayne-2021-160.pdfSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up) (2013-F-8), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f8-response.pdfSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up) (2013-F-8)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f8.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State … should get with the program. I issued an Executive Order on Financial Literacy in 2019 directing my office to identify … residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding on issues such as mortgages, student loans, credit card debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the MTA's February Financial Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)’s February Financial Plan: “There is still a lack of clarity on how the MTA will close its $600 million deficit this year. The agency is depending on the state for new revenue to offset ridership loss and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-february-financial-planMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare … liabilities on 7,072 Medicaid claims resulting in overpayments of $770,935. We determined three of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards