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DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… They are the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… developmental disabilities. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 500 not-for-profit … Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including … Services Offices (DDSOs) – Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report, … 2015-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… $115,000. District officials did not obtain quotes for 16 of 21 purchases totaling approximately $56,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … initial audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … Inpatient claims billed with high (intensive) levels of care that should have been based on less costly "alternate" … procedures, medical equipment, transportation services and nursing home services. At the time the audit's fieldwork was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2011-through-march-31-2012Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2013, eMedNY processed about 167 million claims resulting in payments to providers of about $26 billion. The claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2012 Through September 30, 2012
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2012 … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2012-through-september-30-2012Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Report 2019-S-61 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… by its policies and procedures, leaving NYSOFA with no assurance that AAAs were adequately monitoring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followPurchasing and Procurement Practices
… the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law requires all contracts entered into by NYRA for the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Cities
… DiNapoli said. “The relief funds are temporary, so it is critical that local communities make changes, including … can use this tool to assist in budget planning, which is especially helpful during periods of revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-citiesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… inactivity fees or having the money turned over to my office as lost funds.” After five years of dormancy, money from unused gift cards issued … remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently holding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followTown of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Ithaca (Town) Justices collected, deposited, disbursed, … and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Audit Results The Justices collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and … benefits that he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Key … supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… that Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island … Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: New York City Transit and Staten Island Railway - Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-followSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet … maintenance of its bus fleet, (2) performs bus maintenance in compliance with these standards and procedures, and (3) … and the maintenance cost per mile was unusually high. In addition, we concluded there was not a sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-follow