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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/by-agencyDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from … New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… The Central New York Regional Market Authority’s financial position has deteriorated, and … on the authority’s budget. “The Central New York Regional Market Authority board and officials need to turn its … The Syracuse-based public authority operates a farmers market and flea market to help vendors sell their products to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… these to continue and let tens of millions of dollars slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am gratified that DOH is … of $16,149 but instead the claim was incorrectly excluded from invoices sent to the drug manufacturer. Rebates are … audit found DOH missed out on $26.1 million in rebates from January 2017 to March 2022 because MCOs submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. Quattrone today announced that former clerk-treasurer of the village of Bemus Point, Jennifer Jaegar, pleaded guilty … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… agency may issue a purchase order for 24 cases of 20 pound weight copier paper at a specific price. A second employee … would receive the paper, verify it is the 20 pound weight, count the number of cases received, and record the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, nearly $300,000. The Breast Cancer Research Fund had the largest balance, more than $6.1 … of disbursements during the fiscal year. The Prostate Cancer Research Fund had the second largest balance with $2.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with one of the highest concentrations of immigrants, many … more seats in our public schools. I am confident that with the strength of our diversity, we will overcome these … area is one of New York Citys most diverse communities with one of the highest concentrations of immigrants many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… reports to the following Towns: Brookhaven [pdf] , East Hampton [pdf] , Guilderland [pdf] , Islip [pdf] , Pittsford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Operational Advisory No. 32
… 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required supporting documentation including related … submitted online or through a bulkload file. Supplier ID/Vendor ID and Documentation The same vendor ID that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… for enforcing the 2010 New York State Rechargeable Battery Law that requires manufacturers and retailers recycle … are being recycled in New York as the law requires or how much is being recycled. The agency also does little with … Auditors checked on 30 of them and found five did not know they were enrolled in the program to collect and recycle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… period that can be between 6 months and 3 years, at which time recertification is required. OASAS conducts … for, respond to, and/or recover from an internal or external emergency that may present an immediate danger to … Further, OASAS needs to do more to ensure that providers have access to and use eFINDS and improve the accuracy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… The state Department of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Far too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program … The state Department of Health DOH can save hundreds of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… to be its most important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," DiNapoli said. "It … the reality of straphangers' wait times. New York's subway riders deserve better." Wait Times Getting Worse … not meet the goal established for 2014 with 78.8 percent. Subway overall wait time performance declined between March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Census 2020 Response Rates
New York pays more in taxes to the federal government than any other state but ranks last in what it gets back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/censusFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted New York’s per … balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according to a report released by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… Agency (NYCIDA) approved tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial … selection and monitoring, there’s little accounting for the benefits the public gets from these tax breaks and … mortgage recording taxes, with some benefits continuing for up to 30 years. Companies have to show why they would not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… ranked third among the states behind California and Texas. New York’s balance of payments with Washington varies … highest for direct payments behind California, Florida and Texas. New York’s total included approximately $56.7 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “ A … insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public … New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report … For every dollar New York sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washington