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SteppingStone Day School, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by SteppingStone Day … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant … To determine whether the costs reported by SteppingStone Day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/steppingstone-day-school-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… property account is $1,000 or less. (However, in the spirit of the law, we ask you to send a certified mailing if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… Monitoring System (FSMS). DiNapoli releases fiscal stress scores on municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The latest round of scores announced today identified 19 local governments … patterns of operating deficits and creates fiscal stress scores. The system also evaluates information such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … debt to repay the outstanding balance. Report Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… year 2021 are affected. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits , the first … taxable amount through Time Entry, use the Earnings Code EDA and enter the following information into the Time Entry … last date of the pay period Earnings Code Amount: Enter EDA Note: If an employee appears on the NPAY758 who has left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… many years. Capital investment includes new construction, renovations, and purchases of furnishings or equipment. DHS … stability of the infrastructure, and cosmetic nature of renovations. Once a capital project is added to the DHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the … the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic has halted vast areas of economic activity, led to skyrocketing unemployment, and pushed families to new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to … related to the employee and then calculate the total amount that exceeds $5,250. The amount exceeding $5,250 is considered the taxable amount and must be reported in PayServ through either Time Entry or the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… (DEC) is adequately monitoring and timely abating waste tire sites and whether the waste tire fee collections are being used consistent with the … April 1, 2016 through February 6, 2019. About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local … IDAs (0.2%). DiNapoli’s report summarizes the most recent annual data, which is self-reported by IDAs through the … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… to an Altamont, N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The … since 2014 that examined companies providing supportive housing services through OMH and the New York City Department … forward, as the state continues to invest in supportive housing programs to help other vulnerable populations, steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… recent actions taken by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to support LGBTQIA+ equity and … equal and inclusive health and other benefits, and employee resource groups. The Comptroller also asks the … the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Employers’ average contribution … increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2022-F-8) The initial audit determined that weaknesses in key management controls, including communication, … DSNY’s ability to address ongoing cleanliness problems on New York City streets and sidewalks efficiently and … under the plan was allocated to community-based services (CBS), serving more than 111,000 individuals. This audit found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2064
… for processing taxable Educational Assistance Benefits for 2022. Affected Employees Employees who receive Employer paid … benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2022 are affected. Per IRS Publication 15-B, … page: Earnings Begin Date: Enter the last date of the pay period Earnings End Date: Enter the last date of the pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2064-educational-assistance-benefits-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… to provide agencies with information and new instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2023. Agencies must treat signed and … to provide agencies with information and new instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… and other retail locations to make sure that consumers were paying the correct price, New York State Comptroller … 1,800 devices and 260 businesses. Retail sales in New York were more than $260 billion in 2023-24. Approximately $8.3 … 1,793 devices that auditors reviewed, 430 devices (24%) were not inspected. Reliable systems were not in place to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailers