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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an audit released … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Home health care providers fill a great need by allowing patients to stay … paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” In 2012, as part of its Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… Partners (TVP) is a venture capital fund based in New York City. TVP partners with entrepreneurs leveraging emerging … including martech, fintech, healthcare IT, consumer tech, AI & machine learning, digital media, cloud computing and mobile tech. For more information visit www.tribecavp.com . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7)
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7-response.pdfIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… need to spend against an award prior to receiving the GAD. Pre-Award Project Setup For these specific situations, the agency can establish pre-award projects for awards that agencies receive on an … the GAD is received. Any such need for establishing a pre-award project, should be clearly demonstrated to OSC on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report … government sales tax collections totaled $182 billion from January to September 2025 an increase of 43 $747 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to Majority Support at Exxon Annual Meeting
… the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 62.3 percent in support of the Fund’s … to respond swiftly and demonstrate that it takes shareholder concerns about climate risk seriously." … the following statement today in response to a majority shareholder vote of 623 percent in support of the Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-majority-support-exxon-annual-meetingCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York has surpassed prepandemic levels by 128 percent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021XIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… of a tangible capital asset. A government that has legal obligations to perform future asset retirement … a tangible capital asset replacement part Landfill closure and post-closure care obligations Conditional obligations to … technological changes; changes in legal or regulatory requirements; and changes in the type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsIntroduction – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… (the terms are used interchangeably in this publication) is a classic internal control activity. It is also a control activity that is not always conducted effectively. In order to ensure that … An effective audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/introductionOpinion 99-6
… "moneys to be received from the state" as that phrase is used in section 25.00(a)(3). Section 545 of the Real Property … "moneys to be received from the state" as that phrase is used in section 25.00 of the Local Finance Law and that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Purchasing Practices … officials to make purchases at competitive prices and none of the $10.7 million in purchases made by Linden Plaza were … access can lead to intentional or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure of clinical, educational, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… fraud and abuse. My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in ensuring those who steal public funds … dedicated public servant who rightfully earned his pension for nearly 30 years of service to the State of New York. … state pension payments monthly via direct deposit into his checking account. He died on Nov. 9, 2019 and all pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherFinal Average Earnings
… apply to members who retire on or after: April 1, 2024, for Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Tier 6. … for some PFRS members who may be eligible for a One-Year FAE ). These are usually your years of employment … immediately before retirement, but they can be anytime in your career and do not need to match up with calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… adopted budget agreement between the New York City Council and Mayor Adams shows the city has taken advantage of an … windfall of nearly $3 billion by building up reserves and funding a number of the council’s spending priorities. The city still faces many risks and setting aside funds now is wise and should allow it to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… to a Dentist (Follow-Up) (2015-F-3) An audit issued in July 2013, determined that, for the period June 1, 2009 through Sept. 30, 2012, Medicaid made $66,402 in improper payments to a dentist. In a follow-up report, auditors determined DOH has made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 90-14
… inquire whether a town may be reimbursed by a developer for the costs of an engineer, attorney and land surveyor … the town. There is no express authority in the Town Law for a town to impose fees in connection with applications for variances, special use permits, or approvals of site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide effort to address it has spurred innovation and change,” DiNapoli … date, the Fund has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate … energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investments