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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Town of Chateaugay – Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (Franklin County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 and … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid financial footing with new labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 1.6 Percent in the First Quarter of 2024
Marks the Lowest Rate of Quarterly Year-Over-Year Growth in Three Years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfSecond Quarter Local Sales Tax Collections Down Significantly; June Collections Improve for Most Regions
Sales tax revenue for local governments in the second quarter of 2020 totaled $3.3 billion, a decline of $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-local-sales-tax-collections-second-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 2.2 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2024
Marks the Second Straight Quarter of Modest Growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-second-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.4 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024
Marks the lowest quarterly year-over-year increase following the pandemic-induced declines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfThe Importance of Agriculture to the New York State Economy, March 2015
Farms are an essential and diverse part of New York State’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, incomes and tax revenues across the Empire State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-2015.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2019
The Enacted Budget Financial Plan for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 projects tax receipts will grow by $5.7 billion or 7.6 percent this year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2019-20.pdfThird Quarter 2020 Local Sales Tax Collections Down 9.5 Percent; New York City’s Decline Offsets Uptick in the Rest of State
Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5 percent, or $452 million, over the same quarter in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/2020-third-quarter-local-sales-tax-collections-down-9.5-percent.pdfImproper Payments Related to the Medicare Buy-In Program (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Improper Payments Related to the … New York City (local districts). Annual Medicaid payments for the Medicare buy-in program total approximately $1.3 billion. Our initial audit report, which was issued on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/improper-payments-related-medicare-buy-program-followCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… was to examine the County’s internal controls over inmate healthcare for the period January 1, 2011, through December … The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering healthcare services for County jail inmates. Certain costs … Findings During 2011, the County paid $230,686 for inmate healthcare services for inpatient and outpatient care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Rebates and Discounts on Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… programs also obtain savings through the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which requires drug manufacturers to … ensure providers bill physician-administered drugs at the discounted drug acquisition cost. Key Findings Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/06/rebates-and-discounts-physician-administered-drugs-followCommunity College Safety Reporting (2015-MS-2)
… Annual Security Report (ASR) disclosing information about college safety policies, procedures and crime statistics. … and in or on non-campus buildings or property that the college owns or controls. Colleges must make the ASR … and procedure statements and reporting requirements in the college’s ASR to comply with the annual security reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/08/28/community-college-safety-reporting-2015-ms-2Accuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for calendar years 2008 through 2012. … local law enforcement agencies. These activities result in reported cost savings to the Medicaid program. There are no … claims data. For calendar years 2008 through 2012, OMIG reported cost savings totaling $10.1 billion for 35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsMaximus, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine, on a test basis, whether Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) charged the Department of Health (DOH) for expenses that were adequately supported, … under contract C025147. We examined vouchers as part of our daily pre-audit function beginning with the service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/06/maximus-incIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXV.4 Overview – XV. End of Year
… any vouchers charging appropriations that are scheduled to lapse at the end of March, entered online and not approved by … of this Guide. Expense reports approved by OSC will pay in the next pay cycle. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/27/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4-overviewNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate and comply with … to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018