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COVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York … A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021 with monthly enrollment exceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… music event-fundraisers benefitted the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after Ms. … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… a larger increase in unemployment than fathers. While New York City saw a different trend initially, in 2022 the … Current Population Survey; OSC analysis Nine Percent of Black Mothers Still Unemployed in 2022 While mothers of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… in the Mid-Hudson Valley with a 2.9 percent increase and Long Island with a 1.9 percent increase; Sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly seeing the … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding … revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released … revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state implemented a 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… the nation, and the negative impacts on small businesses with less than 500 employees persist. In addition, small businesses report facing new challenges with hiring difficulties and with supply chains. Nevertheless, one in five small … of the nation and the negative impacts on small businesses with less than 500 employees persist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-148
… Job Data page to reflect the Increment, not to exceed the maximum salary rate, using the Action/Reason code of PAY/INC … employees who are entitled to a partial Increment to the maximum salary rate based on the employee's Fixed Incremented … not entitled to a Service Increment or Judicial Longevity Payment due to an "Unsatisfactory" rating.The increment code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-148-april-2009-service-increments-longevity-pay-and-longevityOpinion 99-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of issuing the permit and inspecting or enforcing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the AC 1782-S to verify the authorized signature on the STS or AC 340-S for purchase orders subject to OSC review (OP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (2015M-197)
… July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Capital Region BOCES is an association of 23 component school … Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/10/16/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-claims-auditing-2015mUniondale Public Library – Procurement (2015M-126)
… 2014. Background The Uniondale Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The Library is governed by a five-member … procurement policy that reflects General Municipal Law requirements. Library officials should ensure that goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/uniondale-public-library-procurement-2015m-126SUNY Bulletin No. SU-360.1
… Bulletin No. SU-360 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2024 $3000 UUP Non-Pensionable Lump Sum … a one-time lump sum payment. The one-time lump sum payment is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3601-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesFire Protection Contracts
… Signed into law on September 12, 2017 as Chapter 294 of the Laws of 2017 – A.7089 (Magnarelli) / S.5785 (Marchione) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/fire-protection-contractsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-360
… This bulletin is superseded by SU-360.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the 2024 $3000 UUP Non-Pensionable Lump Sum … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions to agencies for processing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-360-professional-services-negotiating-unit-psnu-employeesDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… Transit Corp., on ten counts of wire fraud for her role in a scheme to defraud New York State of over $1.2 million in transportation grant funds. “Jael Watts allegedly devised … Office of Inspector General, Northeast Region, Brian C. Gallagher for their partnership in protecting taxpayers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-scheme