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DiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… today released a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping communities fight blight and … as well as legislation passed earlier this year, gives local officials new tools to promote economic recovery in the … funding, these entities may help stop the erosion of local tax bases and return economic vitality in disadvantaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, … and the Capital District with a 1.5 percent increase. Other regions, however, experienced declines last year. The North Country had a 2.9 percent drop in collections, the Southern Tier was down 2 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesExamination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Purpose PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1, … administer future contracts to: Effectively monitor contractor progress. Verify whether deliverables are in … were not stopped and recover as appropriate. … PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … are not properly segregated. The treasurer is permitted to perform all financial duties with no oversight and, in … or 36 percent over the past three years. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a … ServiceDisabled VeteranOwned Business program in a short time and the program would benefit from the adoption of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
… inpatient claims that were billed at higher levels of care than what was allowed; $2.9 million in overpayments for … claims for newborns who were not enrolled into managed care in a timely manner; $1 million in overpayments for … home health care providers; $404,227 in overpayments for dental anesthesia claims that were reimbursed excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change to Reason Code IHR and the creation of Reason Codes 130 and 131 . Affected Employees All employees who are appointed … above the statutory hiring rate based on Section 130.4 and/or Section 131.1a of the Civil Service Law Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesOn-Time Performance
… Purpose To determine whether Staten Island Railway trains run on time and On-Time … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Staten Island Railway (SIR) operates one train line between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/15/time-performanceComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … Schneiderman." "It is reprehensible to steal from a local fire company," said Attorney General Schneiderman. … and School Accountability. Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally of the Attorney General's Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of International Offices (Report 2012-S-7). Background Our initial audit … economy, as well as to ensure that foreign representatives are only reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses … partially so. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followUnited HealthCare Insurance Company of New York – Empire Plan Drug Rebates (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations made in our audit report, United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan … Rebates (Report 2014-S-62). Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … one was no longer applicable. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/24/united-healthcare-insurance-company-new-york-empire-plan-drug-rebates-followRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… State and Local Retirement System and the Local Police and Fire Retirement System (“NYSLRS” or the “System”) and as … the New York State Contract Reporter (CR # 2089628) . All information as it becomes available, is available for … or designee(s) at OSC, via email (preferred) to RFP@osc.ny.gov or via hard copy mail to: Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02XIV.13.B Error Identification and Resolution – XIV. Special Procedures
… Ledger Issues These reclassification Journal Entry IDs all begin with “LP…” and can be viewed by going into General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13b-error-identification-and-resolutionNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program was … ESD has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… thanks to the New York State Police and to Cortland County DA Perfetti for partnering with us to uncover his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Albany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of Trustees, … by ensuring that it fully evaluated the choice of its site selection for the elementary school or middle school. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Controls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on … that provide weatherization services, including air sealing to prevent air infiltration and reduce drafts, insulation to reduce heat loss, and modifications to heating systems. Subgrantees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1856
… is to notify agencies of the 2020 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or … is underway. Processing Dates Paychecks issued prior to September 24, 2020 are due immediately. Pay Checks Issued On … October 9, 2020 October 8, 2020 October 14, 2020 October 23, 2020 October 22, 2020 October 28, 2020 November 6, 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1856-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksLump Sum Payments – Legacy Reporting
… 6 Buy Back Not reportable Not reportable Not reportable Settlement Agreement Copy of settlement agreement or court order required* Copy of settlement agreement or court order required* Copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the East Greenbush Central School District , East Rockaway Union Free School District , Honeoye Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1