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DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… New York’s 107 local Industrial Development Authorities … active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to 2020, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $935 million, an increase of 5%. Nearly all (54 out of 57) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released today by New … thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling addiction. “The COVID-19 pandemic led to … its guidance for the emergency plans for residential or inpatient programs for substance use disorders. Though not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise the … (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … $171 billion through State Fiscal year SFY 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the Raise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawOpinion 96-9
… General Municipal Law, §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for signing incentive for highest ranking … exclusive of fringe benefits (see, e.g., Phaneuf v City of Plattsburgh , 84 Misc 2d 70, 376 NYS2d 781, affd 50 … Aitken v City of Mt. Vernon , 200 AD2d 667, 606 NYS2d 755; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-25, p 73; 1984 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… should the State budget be late and a budget extender bill not be passed by 4 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023. … signs the 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … signs the 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill. Effective Dates Effective paychecks dated April 6, 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program (Buy-in Program), administered by the … included in our initial audit report Improper Payments of Medicare BuyIn Premiums for Ineligible Recipients Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followOpinion 90-46
… §39(2)(e); STATE FINANCE LAW, §8(15): A county is entitled to retain $5.00 of each court index fee of $100.00 collected … from the Office of Court Administration. Specifically, you have asked whether you may pay a $19,700 refund to a county which amount reflects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), is responsible for the operation and oversight of nine State-run residential … misconduct, restraints of youth) occur, facilities log and report them as required. The objective of our initial … The audit found weaknesses in several aspects of OCFS’ operation of DJJOY facilities. Specifically, OCFS had not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… were to determine if payment requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with … applicable Federal and State laws and regulatio ns and DOL policies and procedures, and if DOL recouped overpayments based on our findings . Background … were to determine if payment requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the Budget DOB approval is required, pursuant to Article 5-A, Section 66-B of the State Finance Law, for all … Agencies should refer to the following ITS procedures and guidelines which outline provisions and policies for … vendor responsibility documentation. (See Section 2.E - Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments and Section 2.G …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionCity of Corning – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (2017M-143)
… During our audit period, the City received one FFI premium payment in the amount of $26,326 and expended $34,822 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-corning-foreign-fire-insurance-funds-2017m-143New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether Empire BlueCross paid hospital claims … Program (NYSHIP), which provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … Civil Service contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the plan’s hospital benefits. From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… grants and capital projects. The General Fund ended January with a balance of $11.1 billion, which was $708.1 … issues. These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… committed to providing fair and effective procedures for the prompt resolution of sexual harassment complaints. … OSC’s Policy applies to all employees, applicants for employment, interns, whether paid or unpaid, and … is either of a sexual nature, or which is directed at an individual because of that individual’s sex when: Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyTown of Amity - Town Clerk (2018M-183)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) properly accounted for cash receipts. … and deposited intact but were not always remitted to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Cash receipts … $238,321 were deposited between one and 15 days past the required date of deposit. The Board did not perform an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/11/town-amity-town-clerk-2018m-183State Agencies Bulletin No. 1138
… Deadlines For agencies paid on a lag basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the payroll period … For agencies paid on a current basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the previous payroll … and approved, an additional AC3202 (Payroll Certification Form) must be submitted to OSC. Refer to Payroll Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1138-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… fraud scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a … treatment services from its clinic located at 201 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York. In addition to DAM, at least … providers (the "Insurance Providers") from 201 Dolson Avenue (the "Associated Businesses"). On paper, DAM and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1098
… To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax … Effective Date(s) Immediately. Background Personal Use of Employer Provided Vehicle and Chauffeur Services are … To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employerprovided vehicles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1098-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 1194
… To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employer-provided vehicles and chauffeur services for tax … Effective Date(s) Immediately. Background Personal use of employer provided vehicle and chauffeur services are … To provide instructions for reporting the taxable value of the personal use of employerprovided vehicles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1194-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided-vehicles-and