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Debt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of constitutionally authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtOpinion 90-44
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE BOARD -- Compensation (statement of … St Comp No. 79-266-A, p 48 and No. 79-741, p 150). The meaning to be ascribed to the term as used in any particular … of which it is part" ( id ., at p. 213). In short, the meaning of a particular term in a statute cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 88-52
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … of directors of a not-for-profit corporation which intends to purchase real property held by the county for the college … However, the interest would not be prohibited. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Opinion 89-60
… in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not have a prohibited interest in a contract with the municipality for which he or she serves, the conduct of the private … 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). The term "contract" for purposes of Article 18 is defined to mean any claim, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… due in large part to gaming facilities being closed for five months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years … funds spending. While nearly 95% of the revenues were used for education purposes, they averaged just over one dollar of … or Putnam. Applicants are required to pay a $1 million application fee, and the winners would pay a $500 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Huntington Union Free School District , Ithaca City School District , Newfane Central School District … balance increased beyond the 4 percent statutory limit. Ithaca City School District – Financial Condition (Tompkins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1873
… one year of the eligibility date may receive the 2020 payment upon the return from leave. The payment amount is based on the employee’s percentage prior to the leave. Eligible Departments/Payment Amounts and Titles/Job Codes Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1873-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46 who meet the … Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in Institution pay period 17L, paychecks dated 12/02/2021, or … paychecks dated 12/08/2021. Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 06 or Bargaining Unit 46, on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedOpinion 93-14
… The district, which was established in 1984, includes two villages and a portion of a town between the two villages. In 1985, the existing village sewer systems … on behalf of the district. You indicate that the owners of two properties in one of the villages, not currently served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-14Opinion 97-9
Whether two village board members must recuse themselves in connection with a proposed zoning change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… and partially from townwide functions, the town board should apportion the cost of the judgment equitably between … and partially from townwide functions, the town board should apportion the cost of the judgment equitably between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… he or she purchased bonds issued by the district. 32 Opns St Comp No. 1976, p 80 superseded to the extent inconsistent. … to the sale and issuance of bonds by the district (see, e.g., Local Finance Law, §§50.00, 56.00), and the treasurer … e.g., Zagoreos v Conklin , 109 AD2d 281, 491 NYS2d 358 [2nd Dept 1985]; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation Taxpayers Ass'n …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New … Economic Trends Paycheck Protection Program Helps 72% of New York Small Businesses Program Must Boost Aid to … of New York State small businesses received assistance in recent months through the federal government’s Paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … may determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients. … and thereafter are appropriately claimed and collected for the providers we identified; and monitor providers’ use … rebate invoicing and to monitor and make recommendations for improvements in the rebate process. Of the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… risks. The internal auditor must report directly to the board. Hiring an internal auditor You must hire an … of the above conditions, you must still annually certify to the Commissioner of Education that you’re exempt from … BOCES does not provide significant and material services to the district a district resident or nonresident Who does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Cash Receipts (Nassau County) Village officials do not require the use of requisitions and purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… between 2013 and 2018, from 46,696 to 25,334, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the resolution of pending cases. The UCS has been working to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … State tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a wide range of health care … Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology, which is based on patient condition and complexity of service. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-follow