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… 2 weeks. Fees The Comptroller’s Office never charges a fee for returning unclaimed funds. However, Location Service … do charge a fee. The maximum fee they can charge you for helping you recover your money is 15 percent. The Value … your claim is received and when your claim is approved for payment. Look for a text from LostMoney. We may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked with my partners in state and federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… (grantor), unless the seller is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the buyer (grantee) must pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (2018-S-16)
To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s16.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, public safety, parks, recreation, labor, and … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… the pre-pandemic average. The report examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on … net out-migration rates remained higher, particularly for families. Policy makers need to make sure the state … the state. The 2020 increase in filers was concentrated in full-year resident taxpayers, up by 161,679. The 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Statewide, 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York … Forty-five percent of small businesses in New York State have experienced a large negative effect from the coronavirus … are rounded to the nearest whole number; the Census Bureau does not define elements of negative or positive impacts.) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… the initial report’s two recommendations to SLA, neither have been implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followDisposal of Electronic Devices
… at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, … can dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for many State … all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesVillage of South Glens Falls – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-102-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of February 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Village of South Glens Falls is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/05/06/village-south-glens-falls-audit-follow-2014m-102-fCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full compliance by December 2019. As of January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… critical, because it can affect how long an applicant will have to wait to hear back about their application. HDC … was still active as of June 7, 2022. Parodneck said it does not check to see if violations are cleared. HPD stopped funding SCHAP in May 2020. At that time any remaining funds were supposed to be returned to HPD. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Supportive Housing Initiative’s (ESSHI) goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the … the lead procurement agency for ESSHI, which provides up to $25,000 annually per individual or unit toward supportive … manner and did not have performance measures in place to effectively monitor lengthy investigations, weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsJefferson County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-70-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development … and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) are responsible for day-to-day operations. JCIDA funds its operations, in part, with … were not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agencys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/11/15/jefferson-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2020m-70-fHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… a written report within 24 hours. Auditors found the number of reported accidents increased from calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDalton-Nunda Central School District – Separation Payments (2015M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2012 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/18/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-separation-payments-2015m-142NY Full-Time Equivalent Employees Dashboard
… hours worked. For example, one full-time position is equal to one FTE; two people serving in separate positions each at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/ny-full-time-equivalent-employees-dashboardLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, Lehman College: Controls Over Bank … was a Certificate of Deposit account (totaling $65,034). In addition, of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) from … over $1 million. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-follow