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Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … report, which was issued on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… James Ritts said, “ At a time when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, … While he was chief, from 2015 to 2021, he stole $16,000 in donations, rental hall payments, and income received by the … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… sound commerce and industry through governmental action for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic … financial assistance must provide a reason why, if not for the financial assistance provided by NYCIDA, the company … that address factors related to the projects selected for financial assistance. Specifically, NYCIDA did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, and Salvage Facilities
… (Department) adequately ensures automotive service, sales, and salvage facilities are registered, and follows up on consumer complaints and takes enforcement action as necessary for violations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/15/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-services-sales-and-salvage-facilitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… through vouchers that counties submit to the Division for reimbursement of expenses. The Division is responsible for … to document results for progress tracking purposes. The reimbursement voucher approval process does not have a … Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York State Homes and Community Renewal: Low-Income Housing Trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsState Agencies Bulletin No. 982
… Stipend earnings exempt from Social Security and Medicare taxes. OSC Actions OSC will identify and mail corrected Form … Agencies must inform employees that there is no effect on the reported Federal and State wages and that a Form W-2C will be automatically mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/982-social-security-and-medicare-tax-refunds-and-corresponding-correctedDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… information. **Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal and state and local income tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst … years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued … state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Ordinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years); or While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations announced a $2 billion … doubling its investment. The Fund was the first public pension fund in the U.S. to create an index that excludes or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionMedicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… Medicaid program. The Department uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed … under Medicare, oxygen equipment rentals are subject to a 36-month limit. Key Findings We identified overpayments … the Department had adopted a similar policy to Medicare’s 36-month cap on oxygen equipment rental payments. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… applying. The PPP initially required that 75 percent of loan funds be used to cover payroll costs (later lowered to 60 percent) in order to qualify for loan forgiveness. For smaller family-run businesses, payroll … averages of 59.3 percent and 57.9 percent respectively. Personal services firms, including salons, funeral homes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingOpinion 91-19
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift to fire company); (authority to accept gift of firefighting equipment) FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district to make gift to fire company) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Oversight of Kendra’s Law
… if necessary. AOT orders generally cover up to 1 year and may be renewed if the LGU determines that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted recent actions taken by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to support … inclusion for employees at portfolio companies, including new requests to major corporations seeking information on how … in assessing whether the companies are bringing in new talent, whether these employees are retained, how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesStarpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101)
… not disable 44 former employee network user accounts. Some of the former employees left the District 13 years ago. Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/starpoint-central-school-district-network-access-and-application-userDisposal of Electronic Devices
… pictures, but none contained PPSI. In New York City, 13 hard drives showed indications that they still contained … wiped of data. We were unable to locate 17 computer hard drives that had already been removed from computers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… 4, 2012. Background GCIDA was established in 1972 and is governed by a Board which comprises six members who … County Legislature. GCIDA reported 10 active projects and processed 29 applications for assistance during our audit … served conflicting roles with businesses that received benefits from GCIDA. This includes lease and PILOT agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Part B Services Billed Directly to eMedNY (Follow-Up)
… for outpatient medical services, physician services, and medical supplies. As the secondary payer, Medicaid … direct bill claims. Key Finding Department officials made some progress in addressing the problems identified in the … Of the initial report’s five audit recommendations, one was implemented and four were partially implemented. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-followDiNapoli: Weak Monitoring of Financial Reporting by NYC Housing Provider Led to Overbilling of $1 Million
… the overbilling and the agency’s lapses in oversight. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-weak-monitoring-financial-reporting-nyc-housing-provider-led-overbilling-1-million