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DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… economy, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson Heights’ … force behind the local economy that has seen growth in the number of businesses, jobs and household income,” DiNapoli … Immigrants represented 60 percent of the area’s population in 2017, much higher than the citywide (37 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesOpinion 91-5
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … TOWNS -- Coterminous Town-Village (authority of town to issue debt after incorporation of coterminous village) … indebtedness after the incorporation of a village which is coterminous with the town. Indebtedness of the town which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 88-24
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 89-6
… be deposited into the State's General Fund or remain with the locality. An examination of the relevant statutes, … General reveals that any moneys so collected should remain with the locality. Article 20 of the Judiciary Law (§§790, et … 791, because the statute contains "not a single word with respect to the title" to such moneys. The Court of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… in spending lacks key details that would better inform the public about how their tax dollars are being spent,” DiNapoli … will be allocated, how recipients are selected or what public benefits are expected. Additionally, significant … in general support for public schools for the coming school year, along with a $50 million increase in competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with … that will follow the rules.” Limnes is located at 154-15 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone. The contract was a $4.7 … and Suffolk counties. During the contract review, DiNapoli’s staff identified several serious concerns about Limnes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorVillage of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported … the past six fiscal year AFRs were prepared and filed with OSC, as required by New York State General Municipal Law … fiscal activities. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… Island and the Mid-Hudson regions together granting 61% of all net tax exemptions. On a per capita basis, the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should … looked at 843 dams from January 2020 through October 2024 that were classified by DEC as posing the greatest risks … The failure of a Hazard Class B dam could damage a limited number of homes or minor roads, potentially disrupt important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… and requirements on the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Form 1099 reporting and filing requirements, as well as lien … payments to the same payee totaling over $600 in a single calendar year must be reported to the payee via a Form 1099 (information return), and a copy must be filed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA. The audit covered the period from January 2017 … such, OMH issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) annually, with the goal of developing 1,400 units of supportive housing … accepted through ESSHI RFPs are not solely for persons with a serious mental illness. Proposals should also address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeBedford Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursement (2025M-43)
… (District) officials claim all Medicaid reimbursements to which the District was entitled? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024 Understanding the Program The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/22/bedford-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursement-2025m-43Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Report 2019-S-54).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f1-response.pdfDepartment of Health: Medicaid Program - Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-24) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid overpayments for inpatient services on behalf of managed care recipients who had third-party health insurance were appropriately recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s24-response.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfMedicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7-response.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-local-governments-09-09-22.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021 (2020-S-54) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s54-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021 (2021-S-7)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s7.pdf