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DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… but the state may face increasing budgetary challenges in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and billions of dollars in settlement money are spent, according to an analysis of … of the Executive Budget, provides information to assist in the evaluation of the 2016-17 proposal. “The state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Queens woman today was sentenced to five years' probation and paid full restitution after being convicted of stealing … who steal from the state retirement system will be caught and held accountable. Deanna Hansen learned that hard lesson … deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020, at which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionArkport Joint Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-126)
… New York State Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … 90 days. To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/arkport-joint-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-126Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29State Agencies Bulletin No. 286
… 2001 Affected Employees Employees who received a taxable employer-provided educational assistance benefit during the … required by the employer or by Federal or State law to retain the particular job, title or pay rate. The following … governing educational assistance benefits and describes how the educational assistance amounts will be displayed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/286-educational-assistance-benefitsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… our audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for … New York State Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to administer the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughTax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceCaneadea Fire District – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2025M-118)
… Town Law (Town Law), a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … 90 days. To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/30/caneadea-fire-district-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-118Case Management (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Case Management (Report 2021-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City … of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report Case Management Report 2021N9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State … York State food purchasing to agency personnel involved in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney … felony conviction of Pearlann MacVittie of West Seneca, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, … administered by the city of Buffalo and is not part of the New York State and Local Retirement System. Lola Martin died …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Medicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … payment. Auditors further identified $10.8 million in claim payments for which the Department had not granted … services. Key Finding Department officials made progress in addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… lasts 50 years and includes a land management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions … to maintain adequate inventory controls for all of its property and to periodically review this inventory to determine which property shall be disposed of. Section 2896 also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… citywide savings program, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surplus … in FY 2018 (the fastest in three years), boosted by a near doubling of capital gains and the strength of the city’s … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsVoluntary Compliance Program
… Compliance? Voluntary compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report … case by case basis, such as correcting a previous mistake. Contact the Voluntary Compliance Unit (VCU) to check for … the company name(s), Federal Employer Identification Number(s), mailing address and contact person information. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programXII.5.M Selecting the Appropriate Handling Code – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Handling codes on the voucher specify the distribution of checks. The table … be submitted with the check. Prepayments are not allowed on routine vendor payments. Business Units using handling … Code “A” for the following reasons: To pay vendors on a routine basis. To obtain goods or services the Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5m-selecting-appropriate-handling-codePandemic and Recovery: Local Government Finances and Federal Assistance - Lessons from the Mid-Hudson Region
The case studies described in this report provide insight into some of the fiscal challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic presented to individual local governments in 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/pandemic-and-recovery-lessons-from-the-mid-hudson-region.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SU
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-10-30.pdf