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DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released … paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble but a report released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and … should register the card with the retailer and use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-443
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures for processing payment of the Nurses’ Health Specialty Differential. … check dated 2/23/12. There will be no direct deposit for this payment. Background The annual payment of the … To provide agencies with procedures for processing payment of the Nurses Health Specialty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-443-cuny-nurses-health-specialty-differentialSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing … which delays recovery of some State costs until the next bill is prepared. We reviewed 21 bills for eight sites and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryOpinion 88-58
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Funds (referendum requirements for fund established for type … General Municipal Law, expenditures from capital reserve funds established for the construction of a type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Contract Advisory No. 31
… Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts … thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases from an OGS centralized contract … you are purchasing. No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that employees were paid appropriately. As a result, for the limited periods reviewed, 11 employees (15%) received … were overpaid by $49,000 with two officers accounting for $39,000 of the total. The payroll clerk accrued and used unauthorized leave and paid herself for more time than she was entitled, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology … Common Retirement Fund continues its leadership on one of today’s leading issues – corporate political disclosure. The … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today a shareholder agreement with media and technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York benefitted from nearly $5 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Economic and Demographic Trends – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… year 2022, the State gained over 443,000 jobs, an increase of 5 percent compared to growth nationally of 7.3 percent. Employment in the State was still 3 percent … in 2022. New York City had the highest percentage of job gains of any region (6.6 percent) while the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsElementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… to New York school districts was equal to 13.9 percent of State school aid funding for the same period. New York State Ranks Highest in Nation in Per Pupil Spending For the … certified for free and reduced-price school meals based on household income, higher than the national average (52.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately collecting … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles Department is appropriately collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for ancillary … ancillary services are processed by eMedNY, the Department's automated claims processing and management information … for review. Medicaid reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital claims include the costs of most medical care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Erie County) The board and district officials did not prepare accurate budgets for the 2012-13 through 2015-16 … reserves through budget appropriations, the board may have missed the opportunity to use fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSky Light Center Inc. – Supported Housing Program
… its Supported Housing Program contract with the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The audit covered the period from February 1, … (Program) provides rental assistance for people with mental illnesses. The Program is designed to enable these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/05/sky-light-center-inc-supported-housing-programPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We … December 31, 2013. Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns … taxpayers claiming unwarranted credits. This allowed us to stop 1,976 questionable refunds valued at almost $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with … lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates: Administration … will need to be completed before June 22, 2023, in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Administration check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… reported Medicaid recipients were discharged within 24 hours of admission. There is a high risk that a portion of … medical records. For these 190 claims, 91 claims (48%), totaling $1,577,821, were billed improperly. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… State tax receipts totaled $27.6 billion through the first quarter … up, consumer spending has slowed in recent months and some tax collections are showing signs of weakness. My office will … and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $14.5 billion, $128.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … if district officials obtained competitive quotes in compliance with the district’s purchasing policy. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2