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Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfCompliance With Navigation Law (2019-S-59)
To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring and enforcing requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s59-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f29-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program - Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York paid claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s34-response.pdfFirst Quarter 2021 Local Sales Taxes Down 3.9 Percent; New York City Declines While the Rest of the State Grows
Local government sales tax collections declined by 3.9 percent, or $173 million, in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/first-quarter-2021-local-sales-taxes-down-3.9-percent.pdfDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… growth and low unemployment rate serve as a proof that the hard work of our community’s officials and leaders have been, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… were killed and another 10 injured by a student at a Santa Fe, Texas, high school. In February, a mass shooting at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000DiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… services including long-term nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy, social work and nutrition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid unwanted, … putting unwanted calls on mute." The New York State Do Not Call Law allows consumers to register their mobile and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… or timely action to hold water systems accountable for required follow-up, such as notifying the public. Of the … Orange, Rockland, and Westchester – had a significant number of unregulated contaminant occurrences that were at or … The response from DOH officials is included in the final report, which can be found online at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Genesee County District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell, and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Shannon Tiede, … stealing nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… Local sales tax collections across New York state only grew … pick up again in the second half of 2016.” While total local sales tax collections grew by $130 million, regional … Country by 0.1 percent over the same period last year. Local sales tax collections were generally lower, due in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016Opinion 89-8
… MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for consent by the Office of the State Comptroller to … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §6-d without the prior consent of the Office of the State Comptroller. You ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8DiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… into the Nosocomial Outbreak Reporting Application (NORA) and maintain support for data submitted on Health … DOH has not provided any new guidance to facilities on NORA submissions or support for data submitted on HERDS … initial audit and the follow-up and found a significant number of discrepancies, which means that not all publicly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issues