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Opinion 98-6
… in a contract with a firm of which the supervisor's spouse is the sole proprietor if the contract was entered into prior … state that the spouse of a newly-elected county supervisor is the sole proprietor of a company which was awarded a … to be awarded additional contracts while the supervisor is in office. You have informed us that the county manager, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 92-15
… WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, §30(3): When a deputy sheriff is partially disabled as a result of a line-of-duty injury … injury incurred outside of county service, the deputy is eligible for benefits under General Municipal Law, §207-c … has been a party to a workers' compensation proceeding is bound by the determinations necessarily made in that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… system after March 31, 2012. Due to the complexity of this legislation and the limited time frame between passage of the legislation and its effective date, the process will … implemented in stages. The legislation limits the amount of overtime that is considered pensionable and included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsMedicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s11-response.pdfMaximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (2021-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates under the federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s11.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-143
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … paychecks dated May 21, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request of DC37, Local 1359, OSC will automatically increase the … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-143-district-council-37-dc37-local-1359-dues-increaseNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose 46 percent from 2007 … New Yorks prison population is decreasing but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may be at risk if … program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… wage; and Increases the Environmental Protection Fund to $300 million, including $120 million from non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains higher than it was … to the pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … done to improve outreach and expand these opportunities. “New York City mothers are having a tougher time getting work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and … The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… Wireless networks are exposed to many of the same types of threats and vulnerabilities as wired networks, including … because wireless networks are often used as extensions of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… for the first time since 2012, rising 1.5 percent to 341,908 in 2020, according to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). … increased for the first time since 2012 rising 15 percent to 341908 in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a not-for-profit foundation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… of Robert J. Schusteritsch, 71, a resident of the state of Florida, for the crimes of Grand Larceny in the Second … summer, Schusteritsch was arrested in his home state of Florida and transported to Albany County, where he was … thanked the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overContract with Daytop Village, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… provided by not-for-profit organizations under contracts administered by OASAS. One such contract is with Daytop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/contract-daytop-village-inc-followAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) review process … than $250,000. MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA agencies’ use of the ACE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemOpinion 89-50
… on their property. In particular, it is alleged that a 6" pipe installed under the patio in the pool area is … town boards, by resolution, to deepen, straighten, alter, pipe or otherwise improve water courses in any part of the … expend funds to clean a clogged privately-owned drainage pipe which is situated on private property if the expenditure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50