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Forfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… Article 5, Section 7 of the New York State Constitution and Article 3-B of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) (“The Public … of the amendment to Article V, Section 7 of the NYS Constitution, to be applicable to all “public officials” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… [ read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… to ensure revenues are appropriately collected, accounted for, and transmitted to the State and regulatory oversight … aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: … with gaming regulations and tribe/nation compacts. Costs for this oversight are to be collected from each casino. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment … Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Equine Health and Safety
… and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. The audit covered … 29, 2018. Background The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and … gaming. The Commission was created by Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2012 and became effective February 1, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyMedicaid Program – Managed Care Organizations: Payments to Ineligible Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) and managed care organizations (MCOs) … Background The Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically … New York’s Medicaid claim costs totaled over $58 billion, of which managed care accounted for about $34 billion. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providersAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … errors in the fiscal year 2011-12 assessment, resulting in a net understatement of $144,592 in the total assessment of … to insufficient staff training. The Board lacks a formal review process to ensure the procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Ontario , Town of Preston and Town of Thompson . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … (Chenango County) The board did not adopt a fund balance and reserve policy to establish the levels of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… maintained by the respective managing agents. As vacancies occur, applicants should be selected in the order … of Interest Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Vacancies at Selected Mitchell-Lama Housing Developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… Purpose To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating … public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (2021-S-37) For … Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … by the certifying agency will be met." (18 NYCRR §443.3[i]). In addition, authorized agencies are required to seek to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… the plea and sentence of Amy Becker, former Clerk for the Town of Lincoln, for stealing nearly $4,000 from the Town. The plea was the … District Attorney Ferrarese and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88XI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… are generally able to obtain better rates by using the CTS contract when compared to the rates obtained through a single contract procurement or discretionary purchase. Regardless of the … numbers in accordance with the State’s Procurement Guidelines. Agencies with existing toll-free telephone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… the placement. Most of the standards for foster care do not apply to children in direct placement. However, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenSelected Personal Service Contracts
… 1, 2007 through December 14, 2012. Background ESDC is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a … Authorities Law. We found that ESDC officials were not in compliance with many of these requirements for both the … to ensure that criteria for contractor performance are in place, communicated to the relative parties, and used in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contractsDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-records