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DiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… Budget warns the trajectory of projected state spending is estimated to increase at a rate faster than expected … levels. The largest dollar change in projected federal aid is with the Essential Plan, for which DOB projects a decrease … billion as compared to SFY 2026. Aid for social welfare is projected to decrease by $270 million. The dramatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2-response.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdfLocal Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (2020-S-55) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection prevention and control policies, and whether the data collected by the Department, including data reported to the public, is accurate and reliable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s55-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (2020-S-55)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make informed decisions and promote strong infection prevention and control policies, and whether the data collected by the Department, including data reported to the public, is accurate and reliable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s55.pdfReview of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget
The State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget represents the first budget in modern times that is projected by the Division of the Budget to remain in balance throughout the Financial Plan period, including one additional year beyond the typical four-year forecast period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-review-2022-23.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-33)
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual and the...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s33.pdfDiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… state-supported debt outstanding will increase by nearly $10 billion, or 19.6 percent, over five years to $60.8 billion … employees – 28,000 State University of New York (SUNY) and 10,000 non-SUNY State employees, at a projected cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… financial plan, released in June, projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion in FY 2018, the largest in 10 years. … the FY 2019 budget, resulted mostly from a reallocation of unneeded reserves and higher tax revenues. Tax receipts exceeded the city's forecast at the beginning of FY 2018 by $2.2 billion, driven by higher personal income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Thomas DiNapoli’s report provides some excellent news for Brooklyn, including 4.4 percent job growth in 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… period, largely because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an … of Health’s eMedNY billing system paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” … (EPS) to reimburse certified home health agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… the second degree. He will be sentenced on February 13 and is expected to pay restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. "For … and forged records to cover his crimes," DiNapoli said. "I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… are higher than expected amid a strong economic climate and robust job growth, according to a report released today … said. “New York City added a record 120,000 jobs in 2014, and it is on pace to add 100,000 jobs in 2015. At the same … the city’s economic engines, is on track for a good year and profits are likely to exceed last year’s $16 billion.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economy