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DiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been signed into law, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “Local governments across New York are facing dire … package of local fiscal flexibility measures will help city and village officials work their way through these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … IDA officials developed a uniform tax exemption policy for project selection, but the method of determining the … and did not develop an adequate recapture policy to allow for the recovery of previously granted benefits if job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Unnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… to the position of Executive Director of the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August 1, 2007 at an … annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the same month Ms. Hitchens began work at the Council, ESDC began a … cultural tourism services. Under this agreement, ESDC paid Ms. Hitchens $2,100 per month for these services, totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-artsAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… whether the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) properly awarded, extended, and renewed non-competitive … contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered … years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… The Act is intended to divert electronic waste (e-waste) from landfills and waste combustion facilities and keep … data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is used to calculate a recycling acceptance standard for each … must pay a $10,000 registration fee. The Department is required to deposit all fees and surcharges into the Fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… their names are placed on a manually maintained waiting list (list) created by HPD staff and subsequently maintained by the … should be selected in the order they appear on the list and sent to HPD for approval. This audit is part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsFood Safety Monitoring
… 18, 2013. Background The Department's Division of Food Safety and Inspection (Division) is responsible for enforcing … State laws and Department regulations related to food safety. The Division's objective is to ensure a safe and … and analyzing food samples in support of its food safety/recall program, and investigating consumer complaints. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/30/food-safety-monitoringPost-Retirement Reporting
… Services (BOCES) are required by law to: Report when a NYSLRS retiree exceeds the earnings limit during the … plan with us, you must contact us immediately to do so. Get Started Now With 2 Easy Steps Email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program was … ESD has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… codes on inpatient claims. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2019. About the Program … and when the services ended. This information is used to calculate the payment made to the hospital. Hospitals must … lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged home from the hospital. Key Findings During the audit period, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… to ensure revenues are appropriately collected, accounted for, and transmitted to the State and regulatory oversight … aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: … with gaming regulations and tribe/nation compacts. Costs for this oversight are to be collected from each casino. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)
… is considered delinquent, and the Department may initiate collection actions through its Civil Enforcement Division. … interest. Department procedures describe appropriate collection actions staff must take prior to completing or closing a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program … included in our initial audit report Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices Report 2020S40 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing, and other forms of assistance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followChenango Valley Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-162-F)
… or disaster will affect the timely processing of its business functions. The audit included three recommendations … Colesville, Dickinson, Fenton and Kirkwood in Broome County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member … Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BT BOCES) South Central Regional Information Center (SCRIC) to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/24/chenango-valley-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-162-fDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies, … the Fund has previously invested $35 million in Tribeca Venture Partners' early stage funds since 2014. About the NYS … The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31, 2018. About Tribeca Venture Partners Tribeca Venture Partners (TVP) is a venture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… more than $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a … courthouse space. Auditors determined officials paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was … paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting documentation. Town of Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $450,000. Officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans to address significant infrastructure and … $450,000. Officials have not developed multiyear financial or capital plans to address significant infrastructure and … County) The board did not establish sufficient policies or procedures for the claims audit process and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… of Navyug “Nav” Patel as deputy chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. Patel … process,” Anastasia Titarchuk, the Fund’s Chief Investment Officer said. “His experience and abilities have been key to … of the State Comptroller in 2015 as a Senior Investment Officer on the Opportunistic and Absolute Return Strategies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… parking violations or set a benchmark for collection rates. The city collected $110,000 in revenues for 4,367 … changes are implemented. Town of Warwarsing – Napanoch Water District Rents and Assessments (Ulster County) The board needs to improve its internal controls over water rents to ensure that they are accurately billed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits