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DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… While about one-third of this was replaced with borrowed funds, $507.2 million, or nearly 15 percent of total … the state's Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT); a portion of unclaimed bottle and can deposits; certain penalties … over deposit initiators' management and repayment of unclaimed container deposits. The shortcomings in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by … Washington, questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out-year gaps pose significant threats," DiNapoli said. "At a time of difficult financial challenges, transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in government coffers. This is a … levels, including increasing electronically disbursed payments via direct deposit and debit cards. Disbursing funds … address or stale-dated check. Currently, 95 percent of payments are made electronically. Further, enhanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… important ramifications for New Yorkers, the White House aims to eliminate itemized deductions other than those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-10) CDTA did not have formal policies that outlined whether certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such expenditures, and what documentation would be required to demonstrate that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 2007-5
… equipment into another capital reserve fund is not subject to permissive referendum requirements. You ask whether a … of equipment into another capital reserve fund is subject to permissive referendum requirements. General Municipal Law, … the governing boards of counties, among other entities, to establish capital reserve funds for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development … there is a demonstrated need for banking services. The Spring Bank Branch, located at 356 Van Brunt Street, … a bank branch. The $10 million in public funds for Spring Bank will support their operations and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have … & Office of Disability Employment Policy. Unemployment rates for people with disabilities similarly show slower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesIX.8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S. HHS – IX. Federal Grants
… returned to the U.S. Treasury. In all such instances, the award is considered closed . This process should not be used … system. Please note that while an agency might consider an award closed, the award may not have been closed out by the awarding agency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8d-electronic-refund-payments-us-hhsXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
Section 106 of the State Finance Law requires that moneys received by a state officer in his official capacity shall be deposited into a bank or trust company designated by the State Comptroller
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… A guiding principle of cash management of State resources is that the State maximizes the investment of state funds. As … the State’s General checking account. Prior notification is required as soon as the agency has knowledge of the deposit date. For current day deposits notification is required by 9:30am. This permits these moneys to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position (GASB Codification Section 1600 – Basis of … resources, much like that of a private-sector business. Net position is used as a practical measure of economic … all transactions and events that increase or decrease net position, such as revenues, expenses, gains and losses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-325
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees (BU … service on or before 10/1/2023 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to receive the initial SLED payment. Thereafter, eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-325-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-340
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees (BU … service on or before 10/1/2023 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to receive the initial SLED payment. Thereafter, eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-340-april-2024-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2167
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form … account described in IRC Section 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. … a retirement plan, any individual that is eligible to join the plan is considered covered by the plan even if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2167-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023Oversight of Nurse Licensing
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (the … timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, 2014 to April 18, 2017. Background The Department oversees the … 54 professions, including nursing. From April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, there were about 450,000 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… the Department of Health (Department) made inappropriate premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans … care arrangements, managed care plans receive monthly premium payments for individuals enrolled in their plans. In … Department paid Plans approximately $94 billion in monthly premium payments. The Department can recover inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses
… of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenue is directed to NYRA for enhanced purses, operational support, … NYRA receive VLT funding until 2033 unless the franchise is terminated before that time. However, the FOB stressed the … of NYRA operations. Currently, the Reorganization Board is scheduled to expire in October 2016. Key Findings NYRA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/10/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses