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Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State … with housing costs at least 30 percent of income. Hamilton County had the lowest percentage at 29.2 percent. The highest … to 2017 were located in Kings (40.4%), Suffolk (39.1%), Queens (39.0%), Rockland (38.5%), Bronx (37.4%), and Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… The state Department of Health (DOH) did not collect an estimated $95.1 million in rebates from drug makers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli’s auditors determined, however, that DOH has not taken steps to maximize rebate collections. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made inappropriate payments to providers that failed to use modifier codes properly. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/17/medicaid-program-inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiersRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations … Diane M Cecero age 64 of Pittsford New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Report 2012-S-133). Background Medicaid … We recommended that the Department: re-evaluate the reimbursement methodology for Medicare Part C cost-sharing; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… equivalent to nearly one-quarter of the state’s All Funds expenditures of $209.3 billion in State Fiscal Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… The procedures that follow pertain to the refund or return of federal funds to the US HHS due to: Excessive cash … Unspent “advance” funds for awards that are closed; Monies returned by grant recipients due to audit … coding, reported expenditures and disbursements on SFS reports would be affected. Any further questions concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsXVI.4 Accounting Policies and Principles Applicable to Agencies – XVI. Financial Reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-accounting-policies-and-principles-applicable-agenciesDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… State tax receipts exceeded the Enacted Budget Financial Plan … impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Strong tax collections, coupled with an unprecedented infusion of … critical infrastructure projects. Cash report findings: Tax receipts through June totaled $30.9 billion, almost $17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… economic setback, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s ambitious … percent for the past decade. Last year, the state approved new sources of revenue that are expected to generate $25 … out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 170,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to … data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to … is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… its capital program, with another $9.6 billion proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a report released … New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to … said. "The Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processI.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… all times. If agencies require updates to the SFS-related account codes, agencies must notify OSC. OSC will work with … are made. More information on the relationship between the account codes and statewide procedures can be found in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureI.2 Organization of the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations is organized by chapters related to accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i2-organization-guide-financial-operationsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller … robust as other large U.S. cities, and with recent changes in state and local law enabling the use of these funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesDiNapoli: Molson Coors Agrees to Disclose Political Spending
… resolution with the Chicago-based company. “For too long, investors have been left in the dark on the extent of … disclosing their political spending. The proposals filed by the Fund ask companies to publicly report monetary and … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-molson-coors-agrees-disclose-political-spendingComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… / S.4827 (Marchione) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by … entities. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcsDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including … said. “The Governor and the Legislature deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it … justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal would prohibit lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… and non-compliance complaints, which are handled by ORA’s Enforcement Unit, defined as follows: Harassment is … privacy, comfort, or quiet enjoyment of the premises by reducing services or engaging in baseless court … is when an owner fails to comply with an order by not taking corrective action to resolve a previous case. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-follow