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New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… December 31, 2019, CVS Health processed and paid over 100 million pharmacy drug claims totaling $14.9 billion. … between Civil Service and CVS Health. For the first 5 years of the contract period – when most of the ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleOpinion 91-17
… §103[8]) -- Preemption (competitive bidding procedures) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchases by … than municipal hospitals from group program under the Public Health Law) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(8); MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Opinion 92-53
… In the absence of a sales tax agreement between a county and all of the cities within the county, the State … that a county imposes a three per cent (3%) sales tax and that the only city within the county currently pre-empts … tax receipts returned to the county by New York State and that the remaining 40% will be allocated among the city, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Public School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves about 1.1 million students … students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresOversight of Private Career Schools
… programs. In addition, the Bureau is responsible for identifying and investigating unlicensed schools. The Law … of students and taxpayers. Of the 148 pending applications for new schools and/or programs, the Bureau had not acted on … as required. Of these 66 applications, 20 were pending for at least two years. Of 1,328 investigations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… County D.A.’s Office prosecutes all crimes, but we look very closely at crimes committed by public employees,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyOpinion 88-72
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … to serve them, but the county district has refused to do so. The residents have now approached the town with a proposal for the establishment of a town sewer district that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of New York State’s economic development … the State. The majority of these ESD investments have been for projects developed under the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). ESD funding for these types of projects has included the acquisition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … into wage-paying jobs, and reimburse employers for costs (i.e., cost of the wages and fringe benefits paid to … makes performance-based payments to WSP/TE contractors when participants achieve certain employment milestones. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsOpinion 90-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees … therefore, that the IDA is a "public entity" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18. Further, the IDA was … members of the IDA board are "employees" within the meaning of Public Officers Law, §18 and, upon the adoption of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7DiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… additional actions to narrow the budget gaps projected for fiscal years 2020 through 2022. In addition, the city … three quarters of 2018, putting the industry on track for its third consecutive year of increased profitability. … health insurance savings to help fund wage increases for the municipal work force. Despite higher labor costs, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… of $663,209 after pleading guilty to grand larceny for orchestrating a $3.5 million, 6-year fraud relating to … stole,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been sentenced for diverting funds that were intended to benefit students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… year to assist low-income families. The federal government funds the backbone of the safety net, providing 87 percent of … coverage provided under Medicaid, the federal government funds two-thirds of all major income-based economic supports. … of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds: $1.1 billion for the Family Assistance (FA) program; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeOpinion 89-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (delegation of power to determine promotions) -- Police Department (delegation to chief of police of power over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-55Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act. The audit … process, the Division receives arrest notifications for anyone having applied for a security guard registration from the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, … Law (PHL), a PSC was established within the Department for the purpose of maximizing patient safety, reducing … goals and best practices. The Department is responsible for monitoring compliance with applicable federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesOpinion 93-26
… has formed an ambulance district and contracted with a not-for-profit corporation for the provision of personnel to operate district-owned … the services of the ambulance district and retain the fees for use by the district. Pursuant to articles 12 or 12-A of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Opinion 2002-3
… dock district is established, the town board may contract for the construction of a public dock and may acquire such real property as the board may deem necessary for the construction and maintenance of the dock and its approaches. The board also may provide for the maintenance of the dock and establish rules for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Opinion 96-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance … is insufficient to constitute an "interest" within the meaning of section 800(3). Similarly, in 1981 Opns St Comp … be insufficient to constitute an "interest" within the meaning of section 800(3). Therefore, we believe that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Opinion 2000-22
… to any matter before any town agency. December 11, 2000 Sheila Fuller, Town Supervisor Town of Bethlehem 1 For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-22