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DiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… $7.9 billion or 68.4 percent from April 2019. “New York is facing economic devastation not seen since the Great … spending in order to maintain budget balance. The budget is deemed out of balance if actual tax receipts are less than … the amended Executive Budget estimates for comparison, and is on a State Operating Funds basis (which differs slightly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… global pandemic as sales tax revenues shrink and state aid is in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “This legislation, proposed … knows and supports local governments. For that, NYCOM is very grateful." Gerry Geist, executive director of the … municipal budgets are under significant strain, and it is a great example of state partnership with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Clifton … Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) point system is not consistent with state law. Some firefighters did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… Background The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to promote a growing and vigorous economy and encourage … The New York State Council on the Arts (Council) is a State agency dedicated to preserving and expanding New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of New … organizations to operate many of its programs. ACS is required to comply with the provisions of the City’s Rules … register contracts in a timely manner. Since the City is not permitted to pay unregistered contractors, a vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… hazardous materials from potentially contaminating the environment. Covered electronic equipment includes computers, … register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually submit a report of their … sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is used to calculate a recycling acceptance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … with more than 45,300 total units. Each development is administered by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsFood Safety Monitoring
… Division of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for enforcing State laws and Department … related to food safety. The Division's objective is to ensure a safe and properly labeled food supply - from … required inspection. The Division's staff of 82 inspectors is 27 to 37 percent below the level recommended by the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringPost-Retirement Reporting
… December 2024 report using enhanced reporting, no action is required. You already report retirees when submitting your … required to use the Post-Retirement Reporting Page.) Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting All employers must … limit for retirees employed by school districts and BOCES is suspended through June 30, 2027. (May 2025 legislation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingNew NY Broadband Program
… by the end of 2018. ESD’s Broadband Program Office (BPO) is responsible for managing the Program, which includes … 2021. Currently, BPO states that broadband Internet is available to 98.95% of the State. Key Findings BPO … until December 2022. BPO’s assertion that broadband is available to 98.95% of the State is overstated as it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… 31, 2019. About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the Department of Health (Department). The … of admission and when the services ended. This information is used to calculate the payment made to the hospital. … may vary significantly depending on whether a patient is transferred or discharged. For example, a claim where a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT),¹ and Class III tribe/nation (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage … casinos for oversight costs. The Commission had not billed commercial casinos for oversight costs. Key Findings An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) mission is to efficiently collect tax revenues in support of State … protest rights, or protest rights have expired, the tax is considered delinquent, and the Department may initiate … legally uncollectible or not legitimate or when there is reasonable cause to abate. The Department publishes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and … (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … encompassing more than 5,000 associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education … and educational affairs. The Superintendent of Schools is the District’s chief executive officer and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… percent of parking violations that are still outstanding, dating back to January 2011, the city could receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… In-State Program has $490 million available to invest and is always looking for opportunities that meet the Fund's … opportunities. The latest $20 million commitment is to Tribeca's Growth Fund, which will provide expansion … Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… least $17,900. The general fund’s 2020 ending fund balance is estimated at $64,000, which is sufficient to balance the 2021 budget. However, additional … the highway fund. The deficit in the highway fund is estimated at $27,000 as of Dec. 1, 2020. The town’s 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Cattaraugus … offenders and locate crime victims to whom restitution is owed. Town of Maryland – Financial Management (Otsego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits