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XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… include a justification of need for the equipment. Cost/price is a fundamental part of the needs evaluation and can … of the State Finance Law provide that cost may include the price of the good being purchased and can include the … limited to, costs or savings associated with construction, energy use, maintenance, operation, and salvage or disposal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) had … and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and … Determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance had sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1166
… rate less than $7.50 for the period of the time the DRP money was collected. If the employee was at the hourly rate … If not the agency needs to determine the amount of money that was deducted for the period of time the hourly … to run Locked Query 48 to determine if all of the DRP money was refunded, if not, the difference needs to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1166-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-refunds-certain-employees-representedDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax collections are slowing, according to a … and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as robust as they have been in recent years," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityXIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense … amount resulting from the creation of an expense report is paid back by the employee. When employees review and … report date in which the Due to State was created. It is important for Agencies to communicate with employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVIDpandemic but it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code … $51.7 billion for income taxes and $20.9 billion for property taxes, 13.5 percent of all state and local tax … than $72 billion in reported deductions for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… The state Department of Health (DOH) allowed more than $1.5 billion in improper … have exposed patients to unqualified and uncredentialed health care providers, according to three reports released … The state Department of Health allowed more than $15 billion in improper Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Such first-time claims have been significantly lower since then, generally below 65,000 in recent weeks. Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020DiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… the new law, over one-third of the net tax reductions in calendar year 2027 will be for those with incomes over … in scope. New deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay, and interest on new car loans are in effect only for tax … of the jobs in New York are in occupations, such as wait staff, bartenders, personal care workers, delivery drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (Columbia County) District officials have overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. Affected … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Administration … Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… lump sum payments for vacation accruals to employees in Bargaining Unit 01. Affected Employees Department of … to the Amendment to the Summary of Award contained in the Amendment to the Final and Binding Award of Tripartite … being used to pay a vacation lump sum payment to employees in Bargaining Unit 01, does not use the new pre-shift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on February 24, 2015, determined whether the Division’s core … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)
… that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/14/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-14-12Medicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities … from December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Background The Medicaid program reimburses outpatient services using the APG … surgery centers on September 1, 2009. Key Findings Medicaid made $32.1 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessCity of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a … million on December 31, 2015. This occurred because the City experienced three operating deficits during the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin as of the member’s retirement date, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-payments