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Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… constituent agencies to meet their agency-specific needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary goods or … and capital-related expenses. This could help the MTA to close budget gaps. Key Finding The MTA made some progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one … examined whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (2008-S-158) Department of Transportation: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… not determine whether either the proposed costs submitted by sponsors or the proposed number of meals were reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 … of these variations are likely indicative of a major change in September, as they may be the result of a quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program met their obligations or even justify giving the … report to account for their annual job creation and investment totals, as well as other supporting documentation … new employees – the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer – did not work 35 hours per week in 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Meanwhile, the combined debt of state and local authorities topped a quarter of a trillion … resources to support the state budget. Recent authority actions suggest that authorities must do more to … public authorities. They include: The investigation of the Port Authority of N.Y and N.J. by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… for his own use, totaling nearly $70,000, according to an audit detailing the fraud released today by New York … on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to combat public corruption at all levels of government, by … shows the extent of his alleged theft and his efforts to cover his tracks. Burlew betrayed taxpayers' trust by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… are not expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until FY 2025. The citywide savings program is expected to generate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … 950 people on the waiting lists The three developments are holding more than $340,000 in fees for 1,706 applicants, … found that HPD had not established criteria to decide how many applicants should be selected and placed on waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil … and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … regionally and statewide. Expenditures grew 26 percent between 2007-08 and 2017-18 compared to inflation of 16.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty haunts the pandemic, the need to … U.S. Census Bureau data confirms the stark reality of food insecurity: 1.3 million adult New Yorkers live in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Oneida’s Chamberlain from 1998 until her term expired in 2021. She was arraigned in Oneida City Court before Judge Michael J. Misiaszek and is due back in court on Nov. 10. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryMedicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (2009-S-36). Background Our … 20, 2010, examined whether Medicaid made overpayments for recipients who were also enrolled in Medicare Part A. … in hospitals, post-hospital nursing home care, hospice, and home health services. If an individual is enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/04/medicaid-payments-medicare-part-beneficiaries-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides taxable assessed value data … Services (ORPTS) and represent values previously reported by school districts. Verification Log into the Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2020 Annual Report
An OSC analysis of the data reported by IDAs and LDCs for Fiscal Year Ending 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2020-annual-report.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - October 2018
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is facing its greatest challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2019.pdf