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DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… contact services, and timely entry of casework contact progress notes. Identify and correct the inconsistencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… growth largely reflects increased collections from tax audits. Quarterly payments from both business and personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportOpinion 93-11
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Outstanding Indebtedness" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §109-b[6][c]) GENERAL … purchase contract is deemed to be existing indebtedness for purposes of determining the political subdivision's power … art VIII, §4). Section 104.00(a) defines "indebtedness", for purposes of calculating the limitations under that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures … and Duties (authority to require prior board approval in procurement policies and procedures) HIGHWAY LAW, §§140, … Municipal Law, §104-b. The town board may not, however, in these policies and procedures supersede any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43DiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Former Town of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to … is honesty,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “I hope her case serves as an example to any public official … who might put their desires before the public good. I thank United States Attorney Richard Hartunian, Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a … from every individual who is counting on their pension for a secure retirement, and that is why our office will … of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when they rip off honest New Yorkers.” “Graycelia Cizik …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… 20 percent of the authority’s total employee compensation in the 2015 fiscal year, more than twice the proportion of … regional transit agencies, amid steady ridership growth in recent years, according to a report released today by … 2010 CDTA ridership has risen each year for which data are available, including a 17 percent increase in 2014. CDTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… household and other factors change. Because Medicaid is always the payer of last resort, the Essential Plan is supposed to be the primary payer during any overlap and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… State collections from the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… of New York is investigating possible violations of federal laws by the bank after those allegations surfaced. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… deposit in the State’s General Checking Account (GCA). The daily investments of the STIP are managed by the OSC Pension, … of principal and sufficient liquidity to meet the State’s daily cash flow requirements. While all funds in the STIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by … said. “My auditors found the system was allowing payments on claims involving providers who were not certified to treat … auditors noted that when inactive providers are included on Medicaid claims, DOH lacks assurance those providers can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund … the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), has provided more than $30 billion in low-cost financing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint partnership … said Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer . "I commend Comptroller DiNapoli for bringing urgent focus to … old this April,” said James J. Claffey Jr., Local One I.A.T.S.E President . “We are also the largest stagecraft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of Canastota, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… in future budgets. The City's proposed budget includes a tax levy of $50.5 million, which is $3 million above the legal limit, unless the City Council overrides the tax levy limit. The proposed budget includes a 4 percent … Be mindful of the legal requirement to maintain the tax levy increase within the legal tax levy limit, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… of the remaining provider. Key Recommendations We made 12 recommendations to the Department to recover the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… their quality of life,” DiNapoli said. “The Office for the Aging needs to improve access to these important services for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.” Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965, to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… largest cost for New Yorkers, behind housing, at 14% of household spending. “Many New Yorkers struggle to make … they remain affordable and help to offset higher costs of other household essentials.” Share of Household Spending Transportation costs — which include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-states