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New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… “New York state is in its strongest financial condition in years, and today's upgrade by Fitch Ratings, following a … and reduce projected budget gaps.” … New York state is in its strongest financial condition in years and todays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationOpinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … referendum if it abolishes, transfers or "curtails" any power of an elective officer. Two leading cases on the … Law, §23(2)(f). April 17, 1991 Jeffrey N. Mis, Esq., City Attorney City of North Tonawanda … Whether a proposed local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11XVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for … sources of State tax revenues which include personal income taxes, corporate income taxes, sales taxes and other … repayment agreements will be disclosed in the financial statements footnotes. INTERNAL BALANCES / DUE FROM OTHER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… budget bills, preliminary estimates for SFY 2022-23 from the Executive and the Legislature, as well as actual results from the three prior state fiscal years. Spending Overview … affordability after DOB releases the state’s financial plan. Full Report State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetHolocaust Survivors
… referred to this page as a result of our efforts, please download and complete the Special Claim Form . We will … For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in Europe If you are seeking information on accounts or … can be downloaded from the HCPO Internet website. In addition, the HCPO will provide assistance in completing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (SED) and Division of State Police (DSP) are complying with the requirements under … and Legislature. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Implementation of the Dignity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actAccidental Disability – New Career Plan
… service” is defined as while you are: Being paid on the payroll; On an authorized medical leave of absence for up to … benefits for up to two years since last being paid on the payroll, as long as you have not resigned or been terminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-disabilityOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. The audit covers the period April 1, 2015 … of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray … those on the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes and in remote locations such as the Adirondack and Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit provided a detailed account of the millions in expenses that were not timely paid, inappropriate actions … include: 88 claims totaling $1.8 million were not paid in a timely manner. 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid … were properly authorized, for valid purposes and paid in a timely fashion. Officials and employees did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an … costs totaled $69.8 billion (comprising $27.4 billion in fee-for-service health care payments and $42.4 billion in managed care premium payments). The Affordable Care Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… that pose a threat to their health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. LPAs, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your … help recover any unused balance if it’s reported to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 89-37
… government in order to carry on the business of collateral loan broker. In addition, a licensed collateral loan broker must file a registration statement with the State … would constitute the conduct of business as a collateral loan broker within the meaning of article 5 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-37DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysHomeland Security Grant Program – Federal Funding and New York
… year (FY) 2025, with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) receiving 66 percent, the New York City Fire Department … Impact The FY 2026 preliminary budget assumes that the NYPD will receive $182 million in federal grants for … Budget (in millions) Department FY 2025 FY 2026 NYPD $ 171.2 $ 7.7 FDNY 59.8 26.9 OEM 28.4 3.7 All Other 1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/homeland-security-grant-programAudits of Local Governments
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsVillage of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… was the result of $242,581 of capital project funds that were recorded in District 2. At the end of 2011, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Byram … Hills Central School District – Fixed Assets (Westchester County) The board did not approve the disposal of assets with … Suffern Central School District – Financial Condition (Rockland County) Over the last five years, budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0New Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The New Suffolk Common School District is located in the Town of … and attempt to recover it, if appropriate. Ensure that all claims are audited and approved before the Treasurer pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013m