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Opinion 97-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … 387 NYS2d 385), it has been our view that zoning changes do not result in a contract with a municipality for article … planning board approval of a proposed subdivision when one of the board members who voted for the subdivision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Opinion 96-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … her actions) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-town Charges (payment of judgment arising from part-town function) -- Town Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15Opinion 91-8
… 801; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §61.00(a); TOWN LAW, §177: When a secretary-treasurer of a fire district performs the … be guilty of a misdemeanor (General Municipal Law, §805). We also note that, if an officer or employee has an interest … issue a check to pay a properly audited and lawful claim, does not constitute the power to "approve" or "authorize" a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New Yorkers received SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) in May, up by 188,805 or 7.4 percent since February, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. Majauskas , 61 NY2d … determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2016-S-6 ). …
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
… auditor unless your district has: fewer than eight teachers, expenditures of less than $5 million in the … statutes, regulations, purchasing policies, and accounting system and procedures. Candidates may include: a district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… from the collateral damage associated with shrinking tax bases and neglected properties,” said DiNapoli. “While … Read the new report , or go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/foreclosure-update.pdf Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled nearly $62.7 billion through Jan. 31, … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year to date tax collections were $167.9 million higher than the latest … Plan released with the Executive Budget on Jan. 17. "State tax collections are slightly above Executive Budget …
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)
… report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The State’s Medicaid program provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue ( … and refused to provide certain other information. This limited our ability to ensure the Department was … longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) … System is secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Greenport Union Free School District , Monticello Central … District and the Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportWage Theft Investigations
… timely and whether these efforts are successful in recovering funds for injured workers. Our audit covered … unpaid wages, withheld wages, and illegal deductions. In 2013, the Division recouped nearly $23 million in wages and interest on behalf of more than 12,700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… The proposals sent to Caesars Entertainment, Match Group, Penn Entertainment, SoFi Technologies, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., Zillow Group, and Zoom Video Communications , ask the companies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… by opening email attachments, downloading content from the Internet or merely visiting infected websites. … a mix of purchased and free antivirus software (downloaded from the Internet). While there is nothing inherently wrong … of antivirus protection more challenging. If a local government or school chooses to use free antivirus software, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits