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Opinion 88-38
… are not exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of … are exempt from the filing fees imposed in connection with appeals to the Appellate Divisions and the Court of … is correct and that his interpretation is consistent with the plain language of section 8017. In a situation where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Town of Owego Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-26)
… The payroll vendor has access to a District bank account with a significant amount of District cash. District officials could not account for more than 50 percent of fuel delivered to two of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/town-owego-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-26Opinion 89-33
… opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit claims for compensation of village officers and employees) VILLAGE … compensation of appointive village officers and employees for services may be paid without prior audit by the board of … such prior audit. You ask whether budgeted compensation for appointive village officers and employees may be paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - July 2009
Two years ago, New York City’s economy was booming and the City’s coffers were overflowing with record budget surpluses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2010.pdfDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… loans would generally be available for businesses with 300 employees or less that can demonstrate financial losses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingHudson City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2010M-142-F)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of July 31, 2013, in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/hudson-city-school-district-audit-follow-2010m-142-fAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followOpinion 91-1
… LOCAL LAWS -- Competitive Bidding (cannot create exception for public work under county contract) -- Preemption … COOPERATION -- Competitive Bidding (cooperative bidding for public work) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Purchases Through County or State (exception not applicable to contracts for public work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is one of a handful of states that offer state tax relief. Contributions made by … 529 College Savings Program can help you give the gift of higher education this holiday season,” said DiNapoli. “Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou
… millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended race, gender and eras. As an artist, actress, college … millions and whose works of poetry and prose transcended race gender and eras …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-maya-angelouCrown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29), released in May 2024. The audit determined that: The Board of Fire … Point Fire District Board Oversight 2024M29 released in May 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fDisposal of Electronic Devices
… State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, … for many State agencies, including the Division. Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, … physical inventories, to ensure that accurate records are maintained and assets are safeguarded. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to March 11, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have two advance accounts with a total value of $106,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings One void check was missing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. For the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2019, New York’s … Care DOH uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS), where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsOpinion 2010-3
… excepted from these prohibitions ( see e.g. , Matter of La Barbera v Town of Woodstock , 29 AD3d 1054, 814 NYS2d 376 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment. The audit covered the … equipment rentals. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services that Medicaid recipients require and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… Fund (Fund) to support LGBTQIA+ equity and inclusion for employees at portfolio companies, including new requests … they support LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to … and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community,” DiNapoli said. “I have worked hard to make my office one of fairness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… conflicting roles with businesses that received benefits from GCIDA. This includes lease and PILOT agreements related … they do not comply with employment reporting requirements or meet specific employment goals. Four of 10 businesses … GCIDA does not enter into contracts in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. Perform a documented …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2017-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-part-b-services-billed-directly-emedny-follow