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Opinion 88-56
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (fire district commissioner an employee of firm … in a contract which is not prohibited under subdivision two of section 802 (General Municipal Law, §803[2]). Based on … listed in section 801 (see, e.g., Town Law, §176[4-a]). One exception contained in section 802 may be pertinent to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State … utility bills,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to pay these bills may result in service shutoffs, which increases economic stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicRockland County - Sale of Estate Real Property (2019M-233)
Determine whether the Acting Public Administrator disposed of estate real property in accordance with Office of Public Administrator guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-2019-233.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… on spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and … should be used to fix our aging infrastructure or pay for other one-time expenses. "In the coming weeks, my office will thoroughly review the Executive Budget, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Foreign-Born in the Workforce
The foreign-born or immigrant population has long been a critical contributor to New York City’s economic growth, both as part of the workforce and as a source of entrepreneurialism, enhancing the productivity of existing businesses and creating jobs by forming new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-20-2024.pdfLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… we audited. Key Findings LaSalle claimed $433,968 in personal service and other than personal service costs (OTPS) … documented staff travel, $3,005 in inadequately documented credit card purchases and ineligible credit card fees, $1,750 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFunctional MDS – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Functional MDS on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly … MDS using rates established by SED that are based on the financial information reported on MDS’s annual CFRs. … 30, 2011, we identified $794,219 in reported costs that do not comply with Manual requirements for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/31/functional-mds-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualBilinguals Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Law, SED establishes reimbursement rates for special education providers based on the financial … ended June 30, 2011, Bilinguals' Programs reported a total of $13.3 million in reimbursable costs. Key Findings We … Manual guidelines; $29,722 paid for the personal benefit of Bilinguals officials and staff, including but not limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/26/bilinguals-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… However, NYCT did not update its SSPP for at least one of the Task Codes we examined. Signals also did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followAutomated Phone Service
… the self-service menus, you will be asked to enter the last four digits of your Social Security number and your date of birth. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceInspire (Orange County Cerebral Palsy Association) – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years. Inspire is reimbursed for these services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial information, including costs … fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Inspire reported over $6.4 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR for six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/inspire-orange-county-cerebral-palsy-association-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualUnitedHealthcare - Reasonable and Customary Reimbursement Rates for Delayed Claims (2018-S-60)
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare (United) paid claims using reasonable and customary (R&C) reimbursement rate schedules that did not correlate with the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s60.pdfImproved Financial Disclosure for LOSAPs and the New LOSAP Audit Requirements
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide LOSAP sponsors model notes that should be included with their annual financial reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/losap.pdfDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… joint investigation determined that the suspects in this case violated the public trust by circumventing financial … of the Inspector General for their partnership in this case.” Hoffman served as the executive director of the West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… held a socially distanced press conference in Flushing, NY, to discuss the report. Watch a replay of the live stream … neighborhoods that make up the greater Flushing area, enjoyed outsized employment and business growth from … Whitestone, Murray Hill and Auburndale. The area has a population of around 258,500 and has seen steady growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaEconomic Trends in New York State, April 2011
The economic recovery took hold in New York in 2010, but it has been slow, and not all regions of the State have benefited equally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-2011.pdfOversight of Student Immunization in Schools (2015-S-85)
To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and the State Education Department (SED) are following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… of the bonus pool is unique after a recessionary event. Bonuses fell by 33 percent in 2001 after 9/11 and by 47 percent in 2008 after the Great Recession. Bonuses have fallen four times since 2008, with an average … in 2020. DiNapoli’s office releases an annual estimate of bonuses paid during the traditional December through March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED’s) guidelines, including … Newmeadow, a not-for-profit organization located in Malta, New York, provides preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual