Search

Recommendations 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.pdf

Examination 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.pdf

Improper 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.pdf

DiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015

… over last year. But the mid-year totals reflect only a small portion of overtime costs incurred in the statewide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015

Opinion 92-56

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … by the town and county officers training school of the state of New York, or in attending a convention, conference … for purposes of the New York State and Local Employees Retirement Systems. October 20, 1992 Bernard Silverman, Esq., …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56

Opinion 91-59

… by the special act (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59

Opinion 95-20

… paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: Whether a … one filing fee or separate filing fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014

… agencies spent more than $316 million on overtime in the first six months of 2014, a jump of $22 million over the same … rose slightly from 3.9 percent to 4.3 percent in the first six months of 2014. If overtime continues to rise at … percent of the statewide increase in overtime costs in the first six months of 2014. Agency OT Spending (Jan-Jun 2014) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014

DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion

… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billion

Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals

… equipment, such as wheelchairs or oxygen equipment, that can withstand repeated use and have been ordered by a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals

Opinion 89-15

… fire protection district, the incorporated volunteer fire company which constitutes the village fire department, and … insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire company, all of which is owned by the company. In addition, you ask whether the contract may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15

The Kelberman Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… Objective To determine whether the costs submitted by The Kelberman Center, Inc. (Kelberman) on its Consolidated … To determine whether the costs submitted by The Kelberman Center Inc on its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/kelberman-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021

… in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment trends …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021

Implications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… The Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Remains As the world faced the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the … As the world faced the third year of the COVID19 pandemic its impact on the economy continued to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-future

XIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… The maximum per diem rates are updated annually in the Statewide Financial System to coincide with federal GSA rate changes. Please note the 2025-2026 M&IE per diem rates did not change from the 2024-2025 rates. Process and Document Preparation: For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdown

Opinion 91-52

… employing prescribed percentage of local residents) -- Commerce Clause (preference to bidder employing prescribed … also raise constitutional questions of compliance with the commerce, privileges and immunities and equal protection … law raises federal constitutional questions under the Commerce Clause (US Const, art 1, §8, cl. 3); the Privileges …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52

Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)

… medical condition. A prosthetic device replaces a missing body part, while an orthotic device supports a weak or deformed body part. Medical supplies are disposable items for medical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-and

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds

… to strike a blow against public corruption and ensure that justice is served.” “Ms. Wormuth was elected into office to … Office. We stand committed to continuing to work with our law enforcement partners to investigate corruption at all … Zarrella and Deputy Bureau Chief Antoine Karam. The Criminal Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealing