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DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… period of strengthening collections. By comparison, growth during the first half of 2017 was 3.3 percent and … to be cautious if planning for future growth." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several … technical adjustments made in collections. New York City's sales tax collections grew by $250 million (6.9 percent) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… for three contracts for services including ambulance, mobile restrooms and bedding/manure removal. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1750
… of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates, as submitted by the Office of … Actions OGS will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees using an electronic input file as listed … of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates as submitted by the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1750-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today by State … and tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of outyear budget gaps,” DiNapoli said. “New York’s rainy day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… Key Recommendations Identify other revenue sources to replace fund balance or make corresponding reductions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card … to manage E-ZPass accounts. The Authority directly handles in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany and at an outreach center in Nyack, as well as at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE … state audit found schools failed to report numerous cases of violent and disruptive incidents and misclassified dozens of others, often as less serious events, State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. New York … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13CUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… by District Council 37, IBT Local 237, SEIU Local 300, IATSE Local 306. Pursuant to the City University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newSteuben County – Safeguarding Computerized Data (2025M-96)
… January 1, 2023 – July 31, 2025. We expanded the scope of the audit to look at all network user accounts, … computerized data is especially important as the number of instances of people with malicious intent trying to harm computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/19/steuben-county-safeguarding-computerized-data-2025m-96Understanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, refer to the … current allocation target to achieve that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for 20-year-tax-exempt municipal bonds. The assumptions used … Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with Statement No 68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportLow-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… mission is to create decent affordable housing for persons of low income by providing loans and grants for the rehabilitation of existing housing or the construction of new housing. One way the Corporation accomplishes this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programTax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Enacted pursuant to Chapter 57 of the laws of 2016 (Public Protection and … VII) – A.9290 (Farrell) – Corrects language relating to the committee chair who is appropriately designated to receive the annual report setting forth how the monies in certain tax check-off funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… Purpose To determine if the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) … Our audit covered inspections performed of bridges during the period of January 1, 2008 through June 21, 2013. Background The Authority is responsible for inspecting its highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… abuse services for the state and local government employee health insurance program. State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016New York State Health Insurance Program – Upcoding of Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine whether officials of United HealthCare implemented the recommendation contained in our … district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for the Program. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-managementExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … whether DOL took corrective action based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our objectives, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the Statewide Offset Program (SWOP), and (ii) the amount … to offset State payments to recover outstanding debt. In May 2015, we recommended NYSIF participate in SWOP as a means to recover outstanding premium. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiums