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Internal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2016-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f23.pdfMedicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27-response.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2024
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2024.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-010825.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Monroe County) The town board did not audit claims prior to approval for payment during fiscal years 2012 and 2013. In … use available historical and programmatic knowledge to determine if Child Protective Services program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… diabetes-related services costing more than $1.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, according to a report … DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is difficult not only in New York but across the country. The state Department of … of diabetes prevention and the need for more progress in meeting this major health issue. Clearly, the battle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… revenue this year, while providing increased funding for education, health care and mass transit, according to a … concerns regarding revenue volatility, the forecast for a slowing economy and detrimental federal fiscal policies … (MTA). On-budget revenue actions include extension for five years of the top Personal Income Tax rate on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money from a state-administered, … federally-funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. Russell was sentenced to one year … administered by the New York State Education Department, for more than $2.7 million over five years. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State … its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction job gains since 2010, … employment sector in New York City, with an average salary of $80,200 in 2017 (latest available data). More than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Thomas P. DiNapoli questions whether $74 million in savings even happened. A prior DiNapoli audit released in August 2016 found questionable travel and excessive … failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what it paid for," DiNapoli said. "When my office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… investors to demand information on how and where our money is being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended … political spending disclosure procedures pursuant to an agreement with the Fund or after a significant shareholder … Steel Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries (2014 agreement followed 66% support in 2013 vote) Peabody Energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Sentenced For Gambling-Related Theft of $46,000
… Roy Fireman’s Benevolent Association was sentenced today for stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds to pay for gambling at local casinos, according to New York State … the second degree. He was ordered to pay full restitution for the thefts, which took place from 2007 to 2013. “Too …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-sentenced-gambling-related-theft-46000Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… and child poverty rates are higher in the region than for the state as a whole, but ongoing efforts aim to … paper and textile production. Manufacturing accounted for 16,707 jobs in the region in 2017, now the fourth largest … by improving existing housing stock and infrastructure. For nearly four decades, Utica has encouraged immigrants from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… legislation aimed at speeding up the process was enacted in 2015, according to a report released today by State … His office found more than $15.7 million remained in the funds as of the end of state fiscal year 2016-17. … check-off program, Return a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 93-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… were unreliable and were not reconciled to cash in the bank. Further, the external audit of the city’s 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have been under … in the fourth quarter of 2016 (3.8 percent) statewide. For most regions except New York City, 2017 growth was stronger than the annual average for the prior six years. New York City's increase of 4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… and attempted computer trespass, and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by … I thank Cayuga County District Attorney Jon E. Budelmann for partnering with us to protect our retirement system." … and attempted computer trespass and agreed to resign for her attempts to boost her state retirement benefits by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefits