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Opinion 92-57
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LAW, §§112, 179-p; VILLAGE LAW, §11-1120: In the absence of an agreement approved by the State Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Opinion 95-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … (911) Telephone System (use of surplus surcharge revenue to pay principal and/or interest on serial bonds issued to … obtaining and maintaining telecommunication equipment, we have previously expressed the opinion that the definition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-5Opinion 91-61
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an … to incarceration service plan, should not be collected in a county not having such an approved plan. We have been … plan. It follows, therefore, that when a particular county does not have such an approved plan, the town and village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… provides Business Units with guidance on how to determine the federal reportability of payments as well as how to … exceptions to this rule require federal reporting for: All medical/healthcare services, except services from tax … of payments in aggregate amounts of $600 or more during a single calendar year: Types of Payments Payment Description …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures … and utility costs by installing energy efficiency measures in the homes of income-eligible persons, especially those … Services (HHS) and must expend and account for WAP awards in accordance with federal statutes, regulations, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … provides the force needed to deliver air to the lungs in a patient whose ability to breathe is diminished or lost. … 1, 2014 through December 31, 2018. We identified $975,795 in overpayments on 32 inpatient claims that reported 96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… their borders in 2019, with significant variations in how much they share and how it is allocated between cities, towns and other local … Local Government Sales Tax in New York State Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… public authority created pursuant to Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six related MTA agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads still in operation, with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Objective To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsWestchester County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are 3 and 4 years of age. WARC is reimbursed for these services through rates … included: $6,416 in personal service costs, consisting of $1,723 in bonus payment to the Executive Director and … $13,294 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $4,094 in staff awards; $5,638 in incorrectly allocated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/westchester-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 88-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities … 13 of the Town Law the authority to purchase real property in connection with an increase or improvement of facilities. … article 13 of the Town Law. The purchase of real property in order to increase or improve the facilities of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… (Fund) reached agreements with seven portfolio companies to enhance disclosure of their spending on political causes, … at a bare minimum, proactively disclose all corporate funds spent on political causes. The Fund remains steadfast … Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. It holds and invests the assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire BlueCross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… in funds stolen from vulnerable New Yorkers. “If you rip off the neediest New Yorkers by stealing from the … sentenced to 3 1/3 to 10 years in prison, and ordered to pay $3 million in restitution to Met Council. Herb Friedman … and sentenced to four months in jail, and ordered to pay $775,000 in restitution to Met Council. In February 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort to limit climate change. "Combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeRecommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (2020-S-61)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61.pdfExamination of Select Purchases made on State-Issued WEX Bank Fuel Credit Cards by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
We examined select purchases made on State-issued WEX Bank fuel credit cards (WEX card) by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-04-10.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 3 – Wireless Security and Technology - Let's Secure Your Wireless Technology
This session will expand on another key area within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: wireless technology and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-3-10-18-2021.pdf