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Homeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, … quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, the low percentage is driven by the high share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement … effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying expenditures to the correct … , for further information on processing salary payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… applications. Develop the required cost-benefit analysis for each project it evaluated and approved. Cumulatively … (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations Track and … prepared and paid timely. CCIDA officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … requests for proposals for professional services totaling $26,754. Authority officials did not adopt comprehensive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Special Accidental Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… 23. The Benefit The special accidental death benefit is a pension equal to your salary reduced by: The accidental death … Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/special-accidental-death-benefitUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other … procedure codes unless the provider includes a modifier code on the claim to further describe the services performed. … paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were not distinct and independent from other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Special Items Billed by Hospitals Within Long Island Health Network
… To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid claims for special items according to the terms of its contract with Long Island Health Network and, if not, whether Empire … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering nearly 1.1 million members. Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/29/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-special-items-billed-hospitals-within-long-island-healthCOVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli: "My office is committed to full transparency in government spending. New York is … historic level of federal funding right now and our job is to follow the money and ensure funds are used wisely and … Office of the State Comptroller has created this dashboard to track certain federal relief funds received during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, refer to the … current allocation target to achieve that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for 20-year-tax-exempt municipal bonds. The assumptions used … Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with Statement No 68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportEstimated Invoice
… options 41J and 341J refer to Sections 41(j) and 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL), which allow … Contribution because it is excluded from the calculation of the amount to amortize. Adjustments and Installments … 2025. The divisor is based on the current interest rate of 5.9 percent, which is determined by the assumed rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/estimated-invoiceCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… efficient equipment. Visit the federal program Energy Star website . Eliminate unnecessary equipment. Turn off … office equipment, computers and lights at the end of the day. Install light timers or motion sensors in low-traffic … lights with more energy efficient models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsOpinion 89-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to establishment by school district … within its boundaries State lands assessed at more than 10 of the aggregate assessed valuation of real property within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… purchase, or for the total credit balance, and require prior higher authorization for any activity above these limits. Require … Category Codes, such as charges from dry cleaners or health spas. Contact your credit card company to discuss this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit … 2024 – May 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized, improper or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Opinion 95-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issued by a financial institution and secured by a letter of credit issued by a Federal Home Loan Bank) LOCAL LAWS -- … Whether a town may under the provisions of section 11 of the General Municipal Law invest a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-28DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New … to effectively promote the respective distinctive license plates of each fund, as well as the state’s ability to accept … use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application checkoff box to support New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… today the following audits have been issued: Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring … 2014 found the department was unable to meet the demands of its inspection frequency schedule, and identified instances of both existing and new establishments preparing food prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… ("Value"), located at 257 Broadway in Lynbrook, New York, for allegedly defrauding the New York State Medicaid program … with Grand Larceny in the First Degree and other crimes for having allegedly paid kickbacks to a hospital employee for the referral of prescriptions for costly cancer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacy