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DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program. DOH … considered purchased for the recipient at no additional cost (because the purchase price of the DME has generally … care. By comparison, under Medicare—a federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… whether Medicaid managed care organizations violated federal and State regulations by making payments to … members. The 21st Century Cures Act (Act) and additional federal guidance mandated that managed care in-network … Medicaid services. Additionally, DOH must verify that the federal government has not prohibited providers from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersCity of Little Falls – Budget Review (B25-3-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to complete an independent evaluation of the City’s tentative budget for 2026. Background Chapter 176 of the Laws of 2025 … debt can include the remaining principal amount of any budget notes, deficiency notes and/or revenue anticipation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/20/city-little-falls-budget-review-b25-3-9Eastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… $847,191. This included 11 professional service and insurance vendors paid $214,672 and 20 vendors paid $96,955 … quotes. Audit Summary The Board-adopted procurement policy (Policy) addresses the procurement of goods and … methods for the procurement of professional services and insurance. The Board did not use a competitive method such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2013 to … Medicare benefits and offer different health care plans (referred to as Medicare Advantage plans) tailored to the specific needs of Medicare … claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System
… before an ERS PI was performed, thereby causing the last 48 hours of train activities to be recorded as idle time and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/07/maintenance-inspection-and-testing-event-recorder-systemDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its … Inc. Limited Brands About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The $180.7 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… Purpose The objectives of our performance audit were to determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is enforcing … initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit on containers of less than one gallon of many beverages sold in the State, … The objectives of our performance audit were to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their … have been named co-lead plaintiffs, with the New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds, in a derivative lawsuit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-180
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing. Affected Employees Eligible … and Justices in Bargaining Unit 86 Background Chapter 567 of the Laws of 2010 created the Special Commission on Judicial … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-180-april-2012-salary-increase-judges-and-justices-unified-courtApplying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… our website , our Call Center or your employer. Specific filing instructions are detailed in each benefit description. … our consultation sites located throughout New York State. Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller For a form to … same date it was mailed once it is delivered to us by the Post Office. Fax — To send the document to us by fax, please …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , … effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (Albany County) School officials … audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2001-15
… when assets are sold to town) -- Property (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … district) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Corporation" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) -- "Property" (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §§191, 202-c) -- "Resident Owner" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 2105
… (SDF) to employees who return from an authorized leave of absence after automatic processing is complete or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2105-change-shift-differential-payment-amounts-specific-nursing-titlesOpinion 88-78
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by … -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) … pending proposals in connection with the provision of police services in a village and a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-328
… F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9 and 87) provides for an increase in Location Pay effective April 1, 2022 and … Pay record for any of the following earnings codes on or after 03/31/2022 or 03/30/2023 respectively and while … Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ), original death certificate and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-328-april-2022-and-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… information and processing instructions regarding the new health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses (Health Care Bonus) for eligible State employees of the Executive Branch, the State University of New York, and the City University of New York. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesOpinion 98-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … section 800(3) of the General Municipal Law, a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 95-26
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent … (investment of tax moneys by loan to fire department) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: The Lawrence-Cedarhurst … Firemen's Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a meeting room if the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-26