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DiNapoli: 1st Quarter State Tax Receipts Modestly Higher Than Division of Budget Projections
… which was $3.6 billion, or 6.2%, lower than last year for the same period, primarily due to lower Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-1st-quarter-state-tax-receipts-modestly-higher-division-budget-projectionsXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to assist agencies in determining whether … supervisors. All staff responsible for providing an initial or final approval of claims, invoices or expense … where the reviewer can obtain supporting information; and how to evaluate the supporting information. Policy Types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community … administers the State’s WAP. The purpose of the program is to reduce energy and utility costs by installing energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
… policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment. Key Findings District … and services or ensure claims were properly supported or for valid purposes. Officials: Did not solicit competition for professional services from seven professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/12/29/slate-hill-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2021m-105NYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… journey to Net Zero by 2040. Our history as a provider of ESG index solutions dates back 20 years and with innovations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… Pursuant to §4 (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid … that financial resources may be transferred from one fund to another with specific statutory authorization for such … acts or within bills that are enacted with the budget to implement various provisions of the appropriation acts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… and that the District claimed all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled. Key Findings District officials did … services. Officials did not have procedures in place to reschedule missed sessions. The District was not … totaling $12,170. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure students receive services in accordance with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Report 2018-S-45 ). About the Program Mechanical ventilation is the use of a device to inflate and deflate a patient’s lungs. Mechanical ventilation provides the force needed to deliver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, … in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonOversight of Telemental Health Services
… mental health counselors) to provide TMH services. The change also expanded where services could be delivered and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration … inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New Yorkers to spend the gift cards … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 91-61
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Pension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached precedent-setting … board candidates.” “Today’s announcement is good news for Monster Beverage’s future outlook as a financially strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityDiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… today in Erie County Court after admitting he worked for a second school district at the same time before his scam … Frank A. Sedita, III. He is due back in Erie County Court for sentencing on June 11. “At a time when our public school … wrongdoers responsible. I thank District Attorney Sedita for prosecuting this case.” DiNapoli’s auditors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOpinion 88-48
… certain public authorities); (solicitation of competition for) PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Competitive Bidding Requirements … no statutory or common law competitive bidding requirement for purchases of equipment by the Western Finger Lakes Solid … the Authority and that the Authority has a rational basis for choosing a vendor, it is generally advisable for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-48DiNapoli: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From County
… of former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall for allegedly stealing over $200,000 in county funds. … County Sheriff John Garcia, he is being held accountable for his crimes.” District Attorney Flynn said: “This … Comptroller’s Office and Erie County Sheriff’s Office for their work in this ongoing investigation. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-erie-county-deputy-clerk-arrested-stealing-more-200000-countyTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
… Board (Board), and filed the annual financial report (AFR) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor generally … records to the Board for audit and while he filed the AFR in a timely manner, it was not accurate. The Supervisor: … correctly and without verifying that cash balances in the accounting records were accurate. Overstated cash by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-bergen-town-supervisor-2024m-30XI.15.A Competitive Grants Procurement Record – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that process ("the Procurement Record") must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for review in … be obtained before an agency submits the program contracts to OSC. Pre-approval of the Procurement Record is intended to … at least thirty (30) days prior to the contract(s) start date to ensure sufficient time for approval and the timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi15a-competitive-grants-procurement-recordGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… best to mitigate investment risks stemming from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy. "To address the risks of climate change, New York will continue to take bold action to invest … public pension funds in analyzing the impact of climate change on our investments. We've taken proactive, aggressive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced fiscal stress rankings for several upstate cities. With today’s announcement, … DiNapoli’s office has completed the initial scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. … or no designation (below 45%). The fiscal stress scores for 15 cities and villages with fiscal year ends that range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-cities