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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … August 2020, the Empire State ranks second to Hawaii in percentage of employment decline and second only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Transportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… office manager was also charged with money laundering in connection with the scheme. Defendant, Mohammad Chaudhry, … January 2020 through September 2024 by submitting claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… to the Refund of Appropriation Clearing Account (account 59999). Enter a negative distribution line(s) coded to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… City of Troy and the West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The district did not use competitive bidding for purchases totaling $64,405 from two vendors. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 92-4
… and Expenditures (supervised physical fitness training for firefighters) TOWN LAW, §176(10): A fire district may pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for its active volunteer firefighters so long as the … a fire district may expend fire district moneys to pay for supervised physical fitness training sessions for active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-4Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… of Social Services, is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… System (SFS), agencies use the requisition to: Begin the contract process with a Contract Type Requisition, Initiate a … or services. For additional information on the New York State procurement process, please refer to the New York State … a preferred source, (ii) a centralized contract, and (iii) vendors for discretionary purchases. For purchases from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
The number of counties overriding New Yorks property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal years dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015 according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full … achievement gaps, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Remote … New York students with disabilities lost partial or full … achievement gaps according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… with their campuses while overseeing and managing billions in donations and resources, according to a report released … than half of the foundations have not been audited by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found numerous problems with SUNY's … Foundation (UBF), one of the largest with $723 million in assets as of June 30, 2015. Auditors found two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… of the West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48,000 in WCHA funds, and Katherine (Katie) Pais, Hoffman’s mother and former WCHA consultant, for allegedly aiding in and concealing the scheme. “Jan … Director of the West Carthage Housing Jan Hoffman for allegedly stealing over $48000 in WCHA funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found the Research Foundation's current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide … Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up ) … Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… artificial intelligence (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through … artificial intelligence AI governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOpinion 89-65
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Legal Services … Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1); … attorney would have a prohibited interest in a contract for additional legal services between the town and his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Course Offerings
… studying toward a bachelor’s degree would earn that degree in four years of full-time study. However, over the past 30 years, time to degree has increased for many students. Based on the most recently published CUNY … resources available to students, difficulty in registering for courses, available financial resources, and the need to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… said. "The results of this audit demonstrate the need for the city's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to live up to safety standards for handling radioactive materials." As of July 13, 2016, … 358 facilities licensed for handling radioactive materials in New York City. In addition there were 97 hospitals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.1
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees Employees hired on or … affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is submitted to agency payroll offices to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19711-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971.2
… of this bulletin is to provide step-by-step guidance for Direct Deposit entry and provide details of the Direct Deposit Audit Locked Queries for audit purposes. Affected Employees Employees hired on or … affected . Background Form AC 2772, Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees is submitted to agency payroll offices to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19712-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1161
… To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 SSU BU21 Deficit … Pay Period 5L, OSC will create a D1J Time Entry record for employees who are in Bargaining Unit 21 who meet the … Entry) The 2011-2012 SSU BU21 Deficit Reduction Amount for employees with a D1J record will be calculated based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1161-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-non-arbitration-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… that NYC wages are properly reported on the 2008 Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report … NYS – 50, compensation that is regarded as wages for Federal income tax purposes is generally regarded as wages for New York State income tax purposes. Individuals who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wages