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Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that resulted from claimants’ … in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… organic sales rose another 35 percent. "Organic farming is not a fad, but a robust sector of our economy," DiNapoli … than doubled from 2008 to 2014, DiNapoli’s report found. Maple syrup drew sales of $2.7 million, ranking New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… February 18, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than 1.7 … benefits have provided badly needed support to millions of New Yorkers who are struggling with the economic … funds from those contributions are depleted, states may draw advance payments from the U.S. Treasury’s Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021State Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… $313.5 million with Cashless Tolling Constructors LLC for phase 4 of the I-81 Viaduct project in Onondaga County. … Education Department $747.2 million in excess cost aid to 666 school districts for school-aged special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… executive accused of pocketing taxpayer dollars intended for public services and capital improvements in New York … the state of New York and the United States using her not-for-profit corporation, Angeldocs, Inc. Angeldocs received a … the twelve government grants by filing fraudulent requests for reimbursement and making false statements to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Medicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… costs in determining mainstream managed care premium rates. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2011 … care. Under managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the … is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium rates, which are based, in part, on allowable MCO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… System CLS processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits kits in compliance w …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… cliffs. Last updated December 23, 2024 PDF Version Recent updates to New York City’s financial plan include one-time … Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … Unaddressed Fiscal Cliffs from FY 2024 With the last updates to the FY 2024 budget included in the June 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… mile” broadband services. More troubling is that more than 1 million New York households do not have access or a … by the 2009 federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to expand availability and adoption of broadband. … In December 2020, the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which included the $900 billion COVID-19 relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateOpinion 88-36
… would now prevent this result (see Town Law, §64[1]). The only possible exception to the strict liability rule … be kept in mind that the cases discussed above concerned only public funds. It may be appropriate, therefore, to … to provide indemnification. This distinction is found not only in the nature of the acts themselves, one of which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… jeopardy.” Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, short-term borrowing and patterns of … (Greene); Akron (Erie); Ardsley (Westchester); and West Hampton Dunes (Suffolk). DiNapoli’s office found that … listed in fiscal stress in 2013, only four – Amityville, West Hampton Dunes, Marcellus and Red Hook – remained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New … of the nation. The large spike was driven by New York City and the influx of asylum seekers, but the rest of the state also had double- and triple-digit rate increases, led by Glens Falls, Saratoga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkOpinion 94-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Vacations … et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing … recommended more than a dozen steps the village of Old Field needed to take to strengthen its fiscal controls. … guilty plea today in Suffolk County Court of former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-funds