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DiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government … high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and tax-exempt properties, according to a report … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… statewide were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … pandemic (April-June). “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on New York’s local governments, even as … statewide were down 59 percent in January compared to the same time last year State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… to finance future capital assets and grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At … of debt reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), an increase of just under 24.5 … the measure of State-Supported debt. It recognizes debt for which the State makes payments with State resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village information technology (IT) policies and … Village of Lyndonville Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259XVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an appropriated loan receivable. Process and … receivable are comprised of four principal sources of State tax revenues which include personal income taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space … did not demonstrate that it used an appropriate process to ensure it obtained a suitable building site at a … site or alternative sites. Consequently, the School agreed to an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need to address system shortfalls … soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid … the amount and type of resources used, to calculate the provider payment. DOH’s computer payment system, eMedNY, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresState Agencies Bulletin No. 1016.1
… Bulletin No. 1016. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to continue to maintain up-to-date employee addresses in the PayServ … are favorable, the USPS deems the organization to be Move-Update Certified and eligible for discount postal rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/10161-maintaining-date-employee-addresses-payserv-systemXII.6.E Making an Emergency Payment – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers to vendors when an … immediate payment is required. A purchase resulting from a Business Unit’s failure to properly plan in advance to process under normal business practices does not constitute an emergency. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6e-making-emergency-paymentStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation’s (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible … Permit Management System (NYCStreets), an online application. An applicant must first register by submitting a … an office in all five boroughs. HIQA conducts construction site inspections to ensure permittees comply with the laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with all of the statutory requirements, including one municipality that has not used the proceeds from its parkland … or replacement parcels. ### For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Analysis of SFY 2024-25 State Budget
… The estimated $237 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 increases spending for vital state … will total 15% of State Operating Funds spending. The recent improvements in reserve fund levels and statutory … Structuring & Short-Term Borrowing The budget reauthorizes 50-year maturities for state-supported bonds issued for MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-sfy-2024-25-state-budgetProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and … the years, ESD has primarily tracked its programs using an in-house project tracking system as well as desktop applications. In November 2016, ESD’s Board of Directors approved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1549
… Purpose To notify agencies of the termination of payroll deductions via electronic input file from PEF for deduction code 392, Transamerica Life Insurance. Affected Employees Employees who previously … To notify agencies of the termination of payroll deductions via electronic input …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1549-payroll-deductions-discontinued-transamerica-life-insurance-offeredDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… pretax profits reach $27.6 billion in the first six months of 2020, an 82 percent increase over the same period last … annual report on Wall St.’s performance . “An injection of federal stimulus money, plummeting interest rates and … the securities industry provides an outsized source of revenue, but the rising profits on Wall Street are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and recovered 12.9 … million for non-personal service costs, mostly through the Department of Health, and $231 million for personal services, with more than half of that for the State Police. Prior Editions August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State (Department) is fully implementing the enforcement and … registry to reduce unsolicited telemarketing calls. The Department’s Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is … To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing the enforcement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… However, the two components used in the calculation – mileage and failures – were not accurate. Mileage was overstated and failures were understated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followCity of Lockport – Cash Flow (2014M-195)
… May 30, 2014. Background The City of Lockport is located in Niagara County, encompasses 8.4 square miles and serves … million. Key Findings The City’s accounting records are in such poor condition that City officials do not know the … accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained in a timely manner so that the Council and City officials can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/20/city-lockport-cash-flow-2014m-195