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Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f15.pdfOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-21)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought the state more than $3 billion, and more is on the way. The level of tax receipts is important for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… These monies are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code RGS and the … Register. The Earnings Description Regular Pay Salary Employee and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 92-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to … LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, §1262(c) must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… the year must equal the prorated statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the Assembly Special Allowance payroll has an allowance … the year must equal the composite statutory salary, based on the number of calendar days served at each statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… than originally forecasted, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … since April remains strong. Other findings from the July cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections … and was in line with the latest projections. The July cash report can be found here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-reportXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… has outlined policies, procedures, and guidance for Business Units when making payments to vendors doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the … provides information on how each of the sectors compares with the private sector overall as well as the rest of the … Employment levels will be updated monthly for most sectors with other information updated as new data becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… in DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30. Tax receipts from the start of the state’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearOpinion 95-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- … school district purpose, in lieu of using the proceeds to pay principal and interest on the bonds, if the bonds do not have a "call" provision. Local Finance Law, §165.00 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Opinion 88-25
… §198(4); STATE CONSTITUTION, ART I, §11: Subject to equal protection guarantees, a town board may exclude nonresidents … regulations on that use, subject to constitutional equal protection guarantees. This is in reply to your inquiry … provisions of articles 12 and 12-A of the Town Law (§§190, et seq .), the facilities in a park district are constructed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Opinion 89-58
… authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, §§81, 198, 202, 202-a, 220: A town … 12 or sections 81 or 220 of the Town Law may establish a park district within an existing larger park district and if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58