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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 percent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year, … recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped statewide … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 39 percent in the first quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021SUNY Bulletin No. SU-348
… (3.00%) Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, provides for a salary increase of 2.00% for 2022 and a salary increase of 3.00% for 2023. In … percent 300 Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-348-2022-and-2023-retroactive-salary-increases-professionalMedicaid Program – Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits
… adequate controls to prevent duplicate and excessive Medicaid payments to clinics and outpatient facilities … from December 1, 2008 through May 29, 2013. Background The Medicaid program reimburses outpatient services using the APG … surgery centers on September 1, 2009. Key Findings Medicaid made $32.1 million in actual and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-ambulatory-patient-groups-payments-duplicate-claims-and-services-excessOpinion 93-7
… the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive bidding requirements as a … a firm to serve legal process on behalf of the county is exempt from the competitive bidding requirements of General … the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive bidding requirements as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… district, consider setting aside money in a capital or repair reserve fund to be used for future capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can … creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. Establish a Repair Reserve Fund A repair reserve fund may be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… that school districts faced in SY 2020-21, the first full year of operations under pandemic conditions. The report … School Districts in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2021 Full List and Detailed Information for School District Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant implications for New Yorkers, including the … code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant implications for New Yorkers including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… public policy foundation ranked the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the fourth best-funded retirement system among states: "The financial health of our state … New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee (94%) and Wisconsin (99%) were at least 90 percent funded (see Figure 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… in the OPRA fields. We determined Medicaid made over $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments where eMedNY … officials made limited progress in addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit report, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health care services. In addition to monthly … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… $776,849. During this period, Davis Ethical was owned and operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. … including the Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) and the New York State Department of Financial Services … Key Recommendations Coordinate with the NCDA, DFS, and other authorities as requested to assist in any further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… program addresses many of the issues raised. The new online system will streamline applications, improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachOpinion 89-59
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … district in question was established by a town pursuant to Article 12-A of the Town Law. Sections 202 and 202-a of the … not raised by user charges (see 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-30, p 56). Accordingly, we conclude that in the absence of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs to thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report for 2023
For 2023, there was a total of $426,052,056 in qualifying contracts, of which 100% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2023.pdfResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report for 2022
For 2022, there was a total of $195,817,395 in qualifying contracts, of which 100% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2022.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2021-N-7)
To determine if New York City Department of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period from January 2015 to October 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n7.pdfOSC Complaint Form for Reporting Sexual Harassment
Reports of sexual harassment may be made by filing a complaint internally with the Division of Diversity Management.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/employment/docs/sexual-harassment-complaint-form.docxExhibit F: Essential Language for Software Maintenance Contracts
Exhibit F: Essential Language for Software Maintenance Contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/xi-11-d-exhibit-f.pdf