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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… Seth Bornstein. “This report demonstrates that it has a bright future — one that will improve the economy for … the closure of two hospitals in the area, the health care sector was the second largest employer, accounting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotXII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs New York State Business Units how to process vouchers to another Business Unit in the Statewide … - Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID for instructions on how to request a Special Use Vendor ID. Refer to Section 5 - … This section informs New York State Business Units how to process vouchers to another Business Unit in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… The results were similar to 2019 when only 1.6 percent of the budgets failed to pass on the first vote, according to … the 11 defeats in 2020 passed on revote, three (Rensselaer City School District, Riverhead Central School District and Fort Edward Union Free School District) were defeated again, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … New York State Legislature in 1965. There are six agencies of the MTA: Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Construction and … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… have also resulted in some large year-to-year fluctuations for some districts. For example, one district’s allowable levy limit was 21.7 … include: Property taxes are the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… audits have been issued: State Education Department: Easter Seals New York, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost … For the three calendar years ended Dec. 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY claimed $688,543 in ineligible costs for its … in parent agency administration services provided by Easter Seals NY that included executive compensation above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a five-count indictment charging Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, with one count of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class C felony, one … General Eric T Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a fivecount indictment charging Tammy Banack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19kEast Bloomfield Central School District – Online Banking (2016M-14)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if online banking transactions were safeguarded for the period … District officials did not develop written procedures for online banking activities. A separate computer has not been dedicated for online banking. The bank has not provided the District with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-online-banking-2016m-14Town of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, totaling $8,571, during our audit period. As … in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Article 18. We also … procurement policy by obtaining two verbal quotes prior to awarding contracts to the Board member’s company. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July … State aid and user charges. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, the Village has demonstrated limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fCybersecurity Web Series Week 4 – Ransomware – How to Avoid Being the Next Victim
This session will focus on one of the most prolific and expensive malwares in cyber history, Ransomware.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-4-10-25-2021.pdfControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and natural resources of the City and its residents. The Department manages the City's water … Department also implements Federal Clean Water Act rules and regulations, handles hazardous material emergencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… acupuncture and acupuncture-related services such as heat and massage therapy. We issued our initial audit report … United was not able to provide evidence of additional control enhancements designed to prevent duplicate payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… codes are used for all budgetary and transactional values with the exception of conversion-only and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). Background Our initial report, issued on September 26, … for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a Healthfirst Medicare Advantage Plan. Many Medicaid … in our initial audit report Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… David Cohen, former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council), has been sentenced to one year in jail. Cohen has also paid $650,000 in restitution to Met Council. The joint investigation revealed that Cohen, … David Cohen former executive director of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Met Council has been sentenced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… performs the outreach for Vendor, Employee Expense and SSP checks issued out of the State’s General Checking … outreach for Refund, Payroll, Vendor, Employee Expense and SSP checks see Operational Advisory 8 – State Check Outreach … letter from the payee. Vendor, Employee Expense or SSP General Checking Account Outreach For the reissuance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… stored inside. The Town secured funding totaling $7.5 million to construct a new highway garage and began reconstruction in 2022 at a total cost of $6.7 million. Audit Summary Although three Project construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… to divert $46,000 from the city by pocketing the cash from scrap metals acquired as part of their jobs with the city. … of one and a third to four years. Capuano sold the scrap metal for his personal benefit between 2009 and 2013. "Scrap metal can be a valuable commodity and the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpw