Search
DiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the Metropolitan Transportation … is providing this new assistance now instead of years from now when federal pandemic aid is exhausted, the MTA is … to prepay debt and ease the debt service payments coming from its operating budget by a total of $1.5 billion from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Overpayments of Certain Medicare … the crossover system and the controls that it affords. We made five recommendations to the Department to review and … and pay crossover claims. Key Finding Department officials made progress in addressing the problems we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claims-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… cost savings to NYSHIP would occur if more out-of-network providers who improperly waive members’ out-of-pocket costs … the Empire Plan network. Additionally, out-of-network providers who join the Empire Plan benefit plan members by expanding the number of in-network providers from which members can choose. Auditors recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which it charged to SUNY Downstate while working on this project. "SUNY … problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantState Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… disclose their direct and indirect spending on political causes and on two others to adopt a new policy before … risks for corporations that contribute to political causes. It raises the question of whether any corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporations-disclose-political-spendingCareer and Technical Education
… high-growth, high-demand fields in accordance with labor market needs; expand and upgrade delivery and availability of … not show how existing CTE programs aligned with labor market and student demand. Information provided did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationEarnings Limits
… Overview The earnings included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to determine your NYSLRS pension, may be limited. If you earn more than the limit, it will not be factored into … The earnings included in the calculation of a NYSLRS pension may be limited If you earn more than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsLegal Topics and Approvals
… Advisory Legal Opinions Local Debt Refunding: Procedures for Seeking … Request these publications from the Division of Legal Services at (518) 474-5586: Application Forms for … Law, §103 (March, 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school … State voters in November 2014, authorizing the issuance of up to $2 billion in bonds to finance improvements to … Under the Act, school districts were allocated a portion of the $2 billion based on the percentage of selected school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
… “Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues. His ambitious proposals hit on some … Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsSeminars for Local Officials
… See below for more information on how to request training near you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… "The passage of the 2014-15 state budget is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the … The passage of the 201415 state budget is a positive step for New York state Governor Cuomo and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOverview – Employer Contributions and Rates
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS benefits. As a … benefits can be paid. To calculate your annual invoice and bill you for a portion of the cost of your employees’ … sources of income, your annual employer contributions and how contribution rates are determined. Rev. 9/25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/overviewDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… remains well below pre-pandemic levels, putting a major strain on its budget. A report released today by New … the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but this included 1,183 violent crimes (51%). … Bus speeds, however, remain among the lowest of any major transit system in the country, rarely averaging faster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backTown of Guilford - Justice Court Accountability (2018M-248)
Determine whether all money held by the Justice Court are identifiable and disbursed to appropriate parties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/08/02/town-guilford-justice-court-accountability-2018m-248Kings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
… service providers who were paid a total of $911,795 during our audit period. Key Recommendations Comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/kings-park-central-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesIX.12.G Check Clearance Patterns – IX. Federal Grants
… A “check clearance pattern” projects the amount subtracted from a state’s bank account each day after the state makes a disbursement of federal funds. That is, the clearance pattern reflects how those … A check clearance pattern projects the amount subtracted from a states bank account each day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12g-check-clearance-patternsEmployer Billing
… fiscal year. Your annual invoice is only one piece of the billing process. The resources below can help you understand the entire process. This Billing Dashboard Quick Guide will show employers with the Billing security role how to view billing information for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-billingTown of Seward – Financial Management (2016M-353)
… August 3, 2016. Background The Town of Seward is located in Schoharie County. The Town, which has approximately 1,760 … balance policy to cover reasonable amounts to maintain in each fund and how to manage annual operating surpluses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/30/town-seward-financial-management-2016m-353XII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to assist agencies in … claims to the Comptroller. Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.5 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) requires … to pay. In addition, Title 2, Chapter I, Part 6.7 of the NYCRR requires agencies to support any claim for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-information