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DiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… thoroughbred racetracks at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga. In September 2008, NYRA entered into a bankruptcy settlement … million. It is probable that many of the costs NYRA is now facing could have been avoided with better planning. … , which includes NYRA’s response, can be found at: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/14s54.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up) (2018-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Int
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f21.pdfNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… saw a significant decline in 2020 as 89,000 (31.4 percent) jobs were lost from 2019, when employment reached a record … relief programs, particularly for the accommodation and transportation industries, ensuring existing and new programs … 2019, the industry in New York City had a record 283,200 private sector jobs, accounting for 53.5 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for … To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-careDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… dealing with staff shortages and confusion and delays over how to isolate or quarantine individuals during the worst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2013 Through March 31, 2014
… billings and hospital, clinic, transportation, and eye care services. By the end of the audit fieldwork, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/21/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2013-through-march-31-2014New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… coronavirus pandemic, according to a U.S. Census Bureau survey during the week ending August 22. New York’s share was … define elements of negative or positive impacts.) Other survey results related to business operations include: Half … services and fringe benefits, both primarily for the State Police. Unemployment insurance payments totaling nearly $41.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… leadership during these difficult times. The resources of my Office are available to assist your efforts and those of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… by resident service revenue and interfund transfers from the general fund. Key Finding Even though the Board … (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative trends from 2010 through 2012. The negative financial trends … The total general fund balance decreased 41 percent, from $24.7 million at January 1, 2010, to $10.3 million at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do … meals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The agency’s … they would take to implement them. Audit Audit of the New York City Department for the Aging, Oversight of the Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsOpinion 89-35
… to exercise the powers of the supervisor); (designation of chief fiscal officer) TOWN SUPERVISOR -- Powers and Duties (transfer to … municipal corporation" to annually make a report of its financial condition to the State Comptroller. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35Cost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Phone: (800) 268-7869 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nycourts.gov/admin/index.shtml New York State … Association Phone: (800) 669-6247 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.nysma.net New York State Association of … Clerks Phone: (516) 599-0722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.nysamcc.com New York Conference of Mayors Phone: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… $49 million for 17 contracts for vendor-placed hot mix asphalt, including $13.7 million with Hanson Aggregates, $5.5 … with Peckham Road Corp., and $2.3 million with Midland Asphalt Materials. Health Department $8.2 billion with Health … counties. $1.6 million with Bothar Construction LLC for asphalt concrete resurfacing on Rte. 144 in Elmira, Chemung …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015Focus on Identity Theft
… URL beginning with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftOpinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … A village board of trustees may not delegate its authority to make budget transfers between appropriations. VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… available for all required languages and grade levels. To teach ENL and BE classes, educators are required to have a … extension certifications, which authorize the holder to teach not only the subject they are already certified in but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in TRS. Affected Employees Employees who first join TRS on or … Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, only applies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Comptroller approved 1,555 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved more than 2 million payments worth nearly $10.3 billion. The office rejected 133 contracts and related transactions valued at $727.8 million and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… of Transportation $16.2 million with Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Constructors and the Wesson Group Joint Venture LLC … $9.7 million with DA Collins Construction Co., Inc. for bridge rehabilitation on Route 9 & 20 over the CSX/Amtrak … with the Buffalo high-tech manufacturing innovation hub at RiverBend Park in Buffalo. $14 million to Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-march