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DiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… State Comptroller DiNapoli today released a report on the … communities fight blight and address zombie properties. New York currently has 15 active land banks throughout the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for October 2014: Major Contracts Approved State University of New York $240 million revenue contract for the sale of Long … $750,000 with Travel Link Marketing Co Inc. for New York tourism representation services in China. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities … bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Erie County and Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… is properly billing, collecting and promptly depositing, in appropriate accounts, selected legislatively mandated penalties. Background The Workers' Compensation Law allows health care providers, which have provided … law requires WCB to impose a $50 penalty (HP-1 penalty) on the carrier. The proceeds of these penalties are to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When … needs to be done.” The Comptroller’s audits, which focused on project approval and oversight, revealed: Niagara County … both houses of the state Legislature and, if signed into law by the Governor, will address many of the concerns raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in restitution and … we exposed his theft and recovered nearly $275,000 for the retirement system,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key Findings The procurement policy could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc. (VOA-GNY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/10/volunteers-america-greater-new-york-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… Overview For members of Tier 6, New York State Retirement and Social Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the … Your overtime limit changes each calendar year based on the Consumer Price Index. Refer to the table below for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether reported costs submitted by Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC (BANY) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the … Retirement Fund, released the following statement today in response to McDonald’s decision to disclose workforce … serve our meals, deliver our purchases, and so much more, on the front lines, at risk of infection even as they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityMedicaid Cap Legislation
A new law was enacted (Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2005) to “cap” county Medicaid costs at calendar 2005 levels and limit growth rates to 3.5 percent in 2006 and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicaidcap_1.pdfOpinion 90-49
… is entitled to the per day compensation in each particular case. 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-179, p 191, is superseded to … to improvement district commissioners. The leading case in New York on the subject of prorating "per day" … upon the particular facts supporting the claim in each case and applying the standards discussed above, whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Town of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with … and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable State law. We reviewed water and sewer billings totaling $82,649 … all charges and ensure they conform to applicable State law. Ensure procedures are in place to verify residents are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90State Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,909 … for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of Addiction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments to Washington than it got back in federal … balance even further," DiNapoli said. "The state relies on the federal government for a third of its annual budget, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… and approved nearly 5.4 million payments worth almost $15.4 billion. The office rejected 153 contracts and related … contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Corrections and … LP for fire alarm inspection, testing, and repair. $6.3 million with Davis-Ulmer Sprinkler Co. for sprinkler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… some other states. It had to hire temporary employees to do the surveys because it was understaffed. When DOH did get … we move forward, we need to recognize that New York has to do a better job of caring for and protecting vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceOpinion 95-31
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … prior chief declined salary increases) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: The salary of an incoming police chief must be … Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… “The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing … state forward.” … The Governor has done the right thing New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignation