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Opinion 93-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … moneys subject to section 284 agreement) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Relations With Town Board (CHIPs moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 92-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Family Relationships (spouse of town highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 91-59
… benefits to indigent or disabled volunteer firefighters, without regard to whether the deceased firefighters were, or … available to families of deceased volunteer firefighters without regard to whether the firefighters were members of … will make payments only to members of the Association and without regard to indigency or disability. Foreign fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 95-20
… the nature of the relief sought. If the court is required to decide separate issues in order to grant relief, then multiple filing fees may be charged. If … a single filing fee should be charged. This is in reply to your letter requesting our opinion as to whether more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20DiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… benefit from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released … “Going forward, OGS should develop a written strategic plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help … DiNapoli recommended OGS: Develop a formal strategic plan to guide the program’s future development; and Expand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… in 2013. “This troubling trend could again result in a record-breaking year of overtime hours and overtime pay,” DiNapoli … million. Last year, overtime at state agencies rose to a record $611 million, up nearly 16 percent over 2012. Some of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) … Program, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “These investments will … stranded assets, physical risk exposure and development of climate solution products and services. “MSCI is committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.3
… apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 12/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 12/31/2022, the overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19963-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.3
… Payroll Bulletin No. 1991.2 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … who work at OPWDD are affected. Background: The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, OPWDD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19913-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainOpinion 94-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts … authority from having "any interest direct or indirect in any contract or proposed contract for materials or services to be furnished or used in connection with any project". Section 36 does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Reports Trump Administration Will Withdraw From Paris Agreement
… "The Trump Administration’s willful ignorance of climate change will jeopardize our chances of avoiding catastrophic changes in our climate, but it will … it is inevitable; and it is the direction the rest of the world is headed. If news reports are accurate, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-reports-trump-administration-will-withdraw-paris-agreementHousing for Seniors
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City … Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior … the Programs The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate … The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper … estimated that fixes could yield as much as $2.2 million in savings. More often than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors found inaccurate meters or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Executive Budget refers to the structure and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor … These responsibilities are provided in Article VII of the State Constitution and Articles 3 and 4 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… Amounts received by state agencies that represent a return of monies paid from state appropriated funds are to be … and transmitted to the State's Treasury pursuant to §121 of the State Finance Law. Such amounts are to be credited to … charged to appropriation/segregation records, any refunds of such expenditures, including audit disallowances, should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… that Bruce Karam, the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources improperly diverted, serve five years’ probation and perform 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.2
… apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 11/30/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 11/30/2022, the overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19962-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1996.1
… apply to all overtime earned during shifts that begin at or after 11:00 pm on 12/01/2021 and at or before 10:59 pm on 08/31/2022. For any shift that begins at or after 11:00 pm on 08/31/2022, the overtime rate shall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19961-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 1991.2
… by Payroll Bulletin No. 1991.3 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for … who work at OPWDD are affected. Background: The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, OPWDD, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19912-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certain