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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest … plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central School District, for stealing nearly $7,000 in funds raised by … NYS Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-schoolDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… to a total of $28.9 billion, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportOpinion 92-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a town may agree to pay rent to the town tax collector clerk justice and supervisor for the use of a portion of their homes as offices from which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Bolton (Warren County) Auditors found that officials for the Town of Bolton adequately assessed the impact of the … on financial operations while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted … budget. Due to uncertainties in available state funding for highway improvements that were planned to be made in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XII.5.I Prompt Payment Interest – XII. Expenditures
… Due Date, the State may be required to make an interest payment to the vendor. This section provides State agencies information regarding: Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility. The calculation of Prompt Payment Interest. For additional information on Prompt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5i-prompt-payment-interestDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… percent), Central New York (2.3 percent) and the Finger Lakes (2 percent) experienced the largest growth. The … in the Comptroller’s report include: At the height of the Great Recession in 2009, local sales tax collections declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a … at 0.12 percent for the 2016-17 fiscal year. For the list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Opinion 90-1
… are credited to the general fund, town-wide (1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. … corporations for public purposes ( Comereski v City of Elmira , 308 NY 248). Towns are authorized to develop playgrounds for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 89-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … town board member would have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town were to purchase insurance coverage from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Medicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals. The audit covered the period from March 2021 through March 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dualeligible individuals The audit covered the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… destination for individuals and families from around the world.” In 2023, 62.2 million people visited New York City, … in 2023, up 1.3% over 2019, as prices have risen over that time, including average daily hotel room rates, which … that major upcoming events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, New York City’s 400th Birthday, and the 250 th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationHistorical Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Data
… Worksheet [xlsx] 2024 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 2020 2020 2019 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/historical-fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-dataPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Report 2015-S-33 ). Background The Transit … and the legal pursuit of individuals who do not pay their fines. Summonses are issued by New York City Police … or interference with the movement of a transit vehicle. Fines range from $25 (for actions such as carrying an open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… Objective To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and … for NYSHIP. Since 2014, Civil Service has contracted with CVS Health to administer the prescription drug program. Since … $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Health was required to negotiate agreements with drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civilExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… than improvements. Final results ranged from lows of zero at the Rochester- Genesee Regional Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationOpinion 90-54
… 13 applies only in the case of a plan to which section 411 relating to minimum vesting standards also applies … regard to subsection (e)(2) of such section. Section 411(e) excludes governmental plans. Unlike private pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 95-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption from (housing authority) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Fees (exemption from cable television franchise fees) PUBLIC … by a city is not a municipal "fee" falling within the exemption of Public Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2DiNapoli: Former Utica City School District Superintendent Pleads Guilty to Public Corruption
… today announced long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), Bruce Karam, pleaded guilty to … to provide a quality education for students at the Utica City School District. I commend the diligent work of our … DiNapoli announced longtime superintendent of the Utica City School District UCSD Bruce Karampleaded guilty to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-utica-city-school-district-superintendent-pleads-guilty-public-corruption