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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 … $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up) (2021-F-27))
To determine the extent of implementation of the 14 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Employee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Report 2017-S-48).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f27.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes
… Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and … pays managed care organizations (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipmentDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments … economic growth and fund essential services may lead to challenging budget decisions ahead.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
Determine whether the City of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency (GCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and officials properly approved and monitored projects with appropriate and measurable goals and took action when goals were not met.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/glen-cove-ida-2020-139.pdfMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdfDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… New York’s financial outlook is in a relatively stable position, but continues to have a structural budget deficit, with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $13.9 billion … is needed to align projected state spending with revenues and address factors that challenge the state’s finances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfOversight of Passenger Safety (2017-S-50) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ensures that its vehicles are being operated safely by employees with...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s50-response.pdfOversight of Passenger Safety (2017-S-50)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) ensures that its vehicles are being operated safely by employees with...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s50.pdfDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… the subway homeless population, the homeless situation in the subways has grown significantly worse, in part because the city’s Department of Homeless Services … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Homeless outreach in the subway has been so shoddy and with so little oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… generating solid investment returns so public workers can have a secure retirement.” Through its In-State Private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … over three years, the city remains the largest contributor to local sales tax growth in the state. Aggregate growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… titles who were previously in Bargaining Unit 01, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent … certified Council 82 as the bargaining representative for State employees in the titles listed above. A new bargaining … titles who were previously in Bargaining Unit 01 New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing symptoms rather than treating the … waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services, and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all … related to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 through 2013, the trend reversed in 2014 as per capita balances rose by … Bureau provides advice and resources to help consumers deal with issues related to credit cards and other personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… refers to any period of time during which you received salary from an employer before the employer elected to … about military service credit, including eligibility and application requirements under the different statutes of law, … leave the payroll, you must make payment within 30 days of notification. Note: If your purchased service brings your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 1219
… Purpose To notify agencies of the process in PS Query for renaming and designating queries to be included in the … and will not be available after the upgrade. Instructions for Renaming Queries Guidelines for Renaming Public and Private Queries Query users should: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1219-preparing-queries-payserv-upgrade-peoplesoft-v89-v91Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-follow