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Comptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb

… in 2017, up more than 5 percent from 2016, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … between upstate and downstate regions in 2017, according to the most recent data submitted by the state’s 109 active … data so New Yorkers can examine if incentives given out to create and retain jobs in their communities are worth it.” …

DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages

… contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide its … state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the … Shorefront officials told auditors the company did not pay the prevailing wage rates because workers would lose …

DiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest

… continue to work with Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O’Geen and the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Department to …

DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections

… prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug manufacturers. The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, … rebates for each drug and submits invoices to the drug manufacturers. DiNapoli’s auditors determined, however, that … for duplicate billings and for clinic and durable medical equipment services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, about …

New York City Economy Continues to Set Records

… faster than in the state (13.2 percent) and the nation (13.5 percent). Job growth was faster than in both the state and … with the growth of online trade. Among the four outer boroughs, Brooklyn and Queens were the biggest contributors … had the highest rate of private sector growth of all five boroughs during this period (46 percent), followed by Queens …

DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb

… $190 million. Exemptions are primarily related to local real property taxes; The majority of projects in 2015 were …

DiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College

… to start saving early for an education and lower their tax burden at the same time. We have one of the lowest cost …

DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil

… that Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) — the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using … and operational damage to companies in the supply chain. DiNapoli’s agreement was applauded by the Rainforest …

DiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process

… New York spent an estimated $81.7 billion – including tax dollars, federal aid and long-term borrowing proceeds – … years New York spent an estimated $817 billion including tax dollars federal aid and longterm borrowing proceeds to …

DiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices

… adequacy of reserves, appropriate use of debt, and capital planning and prioritization. Specific proposals include: … DiNapoli proposes a capital asset and infrastructure council to assist policy makers in prioritizing capital …

IX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants

… will be processed through PMS, and if the intent is for a refund to be issued separate from the normal draw process, … SFS. In the case of an audit disallowance, or any scenario where there is no new cash being posted to SFS, and an … the reason for the return (generally refund). Agency staff can determine their awards PMS PAN and PMS Document Number by …

I.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview

… all times. If agencies require updates to the SFS-related account codes, agencies must notify OSC. OSC will work with … are made. More information on the relationship between the account codes and statewide procedures can be found in …

I.2 Organization of the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview

… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations is organized by chapters related to accounting process area. … sections and subsections generally structured using the following approach: Overview: Introduction to the content … The New York State Guide to Financial Operations is organized …

XVI.4 Accounting Policies and Principles Applicable to Agencies – XVI. Financial Reporting

DiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the cost for repairs is staggering, DiNapoli’s report found the number … by the counties of Erie (52), Ulster (46) and Steuben (40). The counties with the highest percentage of structurally … to support local bridges and culverts. As of January 2017, the state Department of Transportation had awarded …

Implementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison

… Objective To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a manner that … To determine whether the Long Island Rail Road LIRR implemented train service to Grand Central Madison GCM terminal in a manner that …

Comptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)

… State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities. … State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities …

Comptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)

… State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities. … State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities …

Medicaid Program – Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers

… inappropriate payments to providers that failed to use modifier codes properly. The audit covered the period from … provided. In certain instances, providers must include a modifier code on the claim to further describe the service(s) … may be reported, and reimbursed, by adding the appropriate modifier code to the E/M service. Key Findings Auditors …

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider

… Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period from September 26, … any relevant Medicaid payments will be recouped and the provider may be subject to additional fines and sanctions. The provider we reviewed is a private proprietary corporation …