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Opinion 91-58
… issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (site plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence … an advisory referendum on the question whether to grant site plan approval and whether a proposed facility is … an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable determination as to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… started. DOH did not start reviews of the NYSOH PARIS match results until two years later, in October 2019. The … for NYSOH-enrolled members who were identified on a PARIS match but were not reviewed by DOH to confirm residency … closed the eligibility of members identified by the PARIS match, DOH and the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York … N.Y., worked as an office manager for multiple doctors in Manhattan. Through her husband’s employment with New York … Bradshaw an office manager for numerous doctors offices in Manhattan has pleaded guilty to defrauding the NYS Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… by paying down and managing its debt more appropriately to shore up future operating and capital budgets. Our regional … climbed from $11.4 billion in 2000 to $42.3 billion in 2022 and will reach $56.7 billion by 2028. By 2023, the MTA … Debt Profile Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers with … on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health OMH failed to include key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… A pattern of poor budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School District to accumulate excessive … the principles of transparency and accountability. Brentwood officials should take these audit findings … of the audit, DiNapoli made a series of recommendations to Brentwood school officials. These include: Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released an economic snapshot today of Brooklyn’s Coney Island and Brighton Beach, where the amusement parks, boardwalk and “Little Odessa” have … Borough President Antonio Reynoso. “From high levels of rent burden to the ongoing devastation left behind by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for … decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The share of homeless … New York state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… extraordinary one-time federal relief, will mostly be used to fund new spending, with a smaller portion set aside to build up reserves, according to an analysis of New York City’s financial plan released … extraordinary onetime federal relief will mostly be used to fund new spending with a smaller portion set aside to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingOpinion 95-31
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (entitlement of incoming police chief where prior chief declined salary increases) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (compensation of incoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… without board approval. According to State University of New York regulations governing community colleges, the ECC … financial decisions such as the creation and funding of new positions are conducted in an open and transparent … and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardCity of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… (District) employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Key Findings City officials … ensure District employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Officials also did not … employees did not receive separation payments and health insurance buyouts in accordance with contractual agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined … made by the State Legislature and the Division of the Budget (DOB). Internal plans made by agency management … The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration … and Markets (Department), through its Division of Plant Industry, administers the Program. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… Wall Street bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees rose by 17 … lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by the industry … them out, and now they’re back making money while many New York families are still struggling to make ends meet. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… made in our audit report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-16)
… determined that the City's adopted budget for fiscal year 2015-16 and the related justification documents are in … by as much as $2.1 million based on the 2014-15 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $13 … an alternate source of revenue or reducing appropriations. Replace nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-16