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Opinion 98-6
… elected to office. Disclosure of such an interest would be required. The supervisor would have a prohibited interest … printing contract in 1997. You ask whether there would be a prohibited conflict of interest if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the supervisor is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… this year and filed similar proposals at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Dollar General Corp., Dollar Tree, Inc., and Match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… a loophole in the Debt Reform Act for structuring the Gateway Plan debt. The Executive Budget would further reduce transparency and accountability by classifying the Gateway loan in a manner that is inconsistent with past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a multi-disciplinary medical clinic located in Middletown, New York. The defendants were … four defendants purported to run a legitimate medical clinic that provides care and rehabilitation to patients. … services, physical therapy, diagnostic testing, and acupuncture. DAM primarily provided treatment services from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Broadband Program Office, 2011-12 Annual Report, pg. 33, para. 3, available at … See FCC, Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America, pg. 5, para 9 and 10, available at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateXII.6.B Land Acquisition Payments – XII. Expenditures
… approved by the OAG, the agency must obtain a Special Use Vendor ID to add the landowner to the Statewide Vendor File prior to processing the payment voucher. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6b-land-acquisition-paymentsOpinion 2008-5
… contracts) TOWN LAW § 184; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 209-d: With respect to a fire protection contract between a … consent of the fire company under General Municipal Law § 209-d. You indicate that a village contracts to provide fire … within the district. Pursuant to General Municipal Law § 209-d, the consent of the volunteer fire company that is to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5DiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown products. However, an audit released today … managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … preventing bullying is both something to strive for and an incredibly complex and multi-layered issue to address. … harassment.” “For over 45 years, The Door has served as an invaluable resource for New York City youth, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentInspector General
… action, civil or criminal prosecution, or further investigation by an appropriate federal, state or local agency is warranted, and assist in such investigations, as … criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in the agency; Consult with the Special Counsel for Ethics regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… as discretionary funding through Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2026 was passed within the Agriculture, Legislative Branch, … to limit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s large nutritional assistance program. Overall , the changes work to reduce value of benefits; limit eligibility through immigrant restrictions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… DiNapoli and industry leaders. PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s arts, entertainment and recreation sector employed 93,500 people in 6,250 establishments. These jobs had an average salary of … In 2019 New York Citys arts entertainment and recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… implications of the recently adopted budget. This report provides a preliminary review of the Enacted Budget … is for funding for universal pre-kindergarten (UPK) services, which is expected to grow by 11.3 percent, or … The Enacted Budget also includes new spending for child care, both to help stabilize providers and to expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisProposed Regulations
… after reasonable inquiry, the Budget or Plan, as the case may be, is based on reasonable assumptions and methods … after reasonable inquiry, the budget or plan, as the case may be, is based on reasonable assumptions and methods … the public along with the budget or financial plan, as the case may be. Part 204.3 (5) is amended to read as follows: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… finding and keeping an adequate and affordable place to live has become all too difficult — stretching household … other essentials, like food and health care, or leading to living in crowded, poorly maintained or even hazardous … and quality and other housing stress that may lead to evictions, foreclosures and homelessness. Past reports in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… – Local & Long Distance Payments to service provider for (hard-wired) local and long distance phone services. 51102 … Appraisal 55040 Appraisal Appraisal services related to real estate, insurance, employee benefit plans, etc. … Review (SCAR) Fees paid to persons to hear and decide real property tax assessment disputes. Maintenance Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government … New Yorkers reporting their information had been misused on an existing credit card account or to open a new account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft