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DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… “The state’s cash position has improved further in recent months, largely because of higher than projected … strong reliance on Wall Street profitability and the recent volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook … fiscal year were $19.1 billion, $52.7 million higher than recent projections. Consumption and use tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw … costs in check and save taxpayers millions of dollars.” For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care. Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… report is essential to the nonprofit sector,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO of United Way of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsState Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are considered a high- or intermediate-hazard to public safety, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are considered a high or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… New York had one of the steepest drops of any state in international tourism in 2025, with overseas travelers falling 3% — a loss of over 176,000 visitors — second only to California, … the state’s economy, as fewer visitors means less spending and a smaller number of jobs in hotels and restaurants. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… said. “The straphangers putting money into the fare box right now are the ones who can least afford to lose service or pay more for it. This online tool gives riders, the MTA, elected … will continue doing so during our recovery.” “Immigrant, Black, and brown New Yorkers continue to rely on our precious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardDiNapoli Calls for Transparency From Companies Regarding Affordability Concerns
… also known as “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL). According to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , growth in … care management processes, and other decisions. A recent study found that nearly 40% of insured adults received a bill … it had a “major financial impact.” According to a 2024 study by the American Medical Association, 61% of physicians …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-calls-transparency-companies-regarding-affordability-concernsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… “The upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being … General issued a warning of an urgent mental health crisis among America’s youth. Prior to the pandemic, the … education. Given the urgency of the growing mental health crisis, SED should ensure that school districts statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for operating the subways and most of … targets of economic development—by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit programs. A prior audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released … condition in 2023, 2.2 percentage points higher than the national figure, but down slightly from 2017, according to FHWA data. A total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… the prior year, according to an annual report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Recent … from the prior year according to an annual report released today by State Comptroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping … audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… the settlement agreement or court documents to NYSLRS for review before making any payments or adjustments. If the … to submit the appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a definition of overtime, visit the Overtime Compensation page. For information about overtime limits for members of Tiers 5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… has been created to increase the employees taxable gross only. The new earnings code will be applied to paycheck dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… developing minimum standards for treatment; establishing core competencies for treatment professionals and service … developed minimum standards for treatment, and established core competencies for treatment professionals and service … needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of such services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… desired items as alternates in original project plans and bid specifications. Solicit competition using bids, request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections. As a result, collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated … when they were received. As a result, the potential for missing funds and the misuse of funds increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… Specifically, officials did not: Use competition for 18 purchases totaling $543,474 out of a sample of 21 (86 … purpose, or both. Officials did not use a purchase order for 23 purchases totaling $92,220 out of 24 tested totaling … the purchase, approving the invoice, and signing checks for payment. Recommendations This report includes 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Town of Pound Ridge – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2024M-150)
… did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. When a thorough and effective claims audit is … is an increased risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. For example: Town officials did not seek competition or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/01/town-pound-ridge-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2024m-150