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Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… Objective To determine whether the Public Service Commission (Commission) monitors utilities’ … across the State. Through its Department of Public Service (Department), the Commission works to ensure … to services to outlying areas, or enhance quality of service. These conditions are listed in Commission Orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living in or near the federal poverty level resulting in painful choices between satisfying basic needs such as shelter health care food or transportation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… of the Fund’s 2015-2016 fiscal year was -4.13 percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2015, according … weather such ups and downs and provide retirement security for generations to come. While we’ve seen some recovery in … quarter, there is no question that this is a tough year for investors.” The Fund's estimated value reflects benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… billion, $119.3 million higher than projected in the latest Financial Plan update but 1.3 percent less than the … $773.3 million higher than the Division of the Budget’s latest projections and $3.2 billion higher than a year … $269 billion $1193 million higher than projected in the latest Financial Plan update but 13 percent less than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… the City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency’s (IDA’s) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our … released in July 2022. The audit determined that the IDA’s Board did not properly evaluate and approve IDA projects and monitor the performance of businesses that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fEmpire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… 1, 2014 through June 30, 2019. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides … health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsTown of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159DiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from 2007 … The number of fulltime local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 79 from 491102 to 452298 from 2007 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant revenue loss for the city while driving up costs to deal with its … Washington, for its part, can, and must, help the city weather this colossal economic storm.” The report found that … on record, with a loss of 944,000 jobs in March and April. However, a return to prior pandemic employment levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its … in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause real damage to a company’s reputation. Investors need increased daylight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingPreventing Fraud and Abuse of Public Funds: Local Governments Need to Do Better
Preventing Fraud and Abuse of Public Funds: Local Governments Need to Do Better
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/preventingfraud.pdfStay Informed – Career Plan
… Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and notify us of any errors promptly. Visit our website frequently to … special concerns or request specific information. Notify us if your mailing address changes. This is especially … your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedOpinion 94 - 23
… shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Thus, section 170(1) … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. [Emphasis added]. Under section 170(2), … shall be acknowledged or proved in the same manner as a deed to be recorded. * * * Under this section, joint town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… announced today. The latest agreement is with J.M. Smucker Co., which has adopted the Fund’s request that it publicly … where their money is being spent. I applaud J. M. Smucker Co. for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … Inc. (50.3%); NextEra Energy Inc. (43%); Western Union Co. (41.7%); The Travelers Companies Inc. (35%); Express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. waived Empire Plan members’ … Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Spine Specialists, P.C. (Long Island Spine), a non-participating provider located in Long … To determine whether Long Island Spine Specialists PC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan members’ … Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC (Long Island Laparoscopic), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryOpinion 90-32
… Requirements (for DEC ordered construction of town salt storage shed) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(4); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … of bond proceeds for the construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either … expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in settlement of a proceeding against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Former Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentence will be determined by the court. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected revenues, creating … the proposed State Fiscal Year SFY 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetOpinion 2004-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Contracts (by … ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS LAW §57.07: A village may not permit an historical society to use an unneeded portion of a village building without consideration. A village may, however, enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6