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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… “Just as local governments are receiving their final round of federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, they … said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s counties, towns and calendar year cities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Town of Ellicott – Justice Court (2015M-111)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial activity … 1, 2011 through April 21, 2015. Background The Town of Ellicott is located in Chautauqua County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial activity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/11/13/town-ellicott-justice-court-2015m-111DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… that district officials did not always obtain competitive pricing or obtain alternative proposals or quotations for … The board also did not always approve change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not … have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a purpose for which they were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… Effective Date April 26, 2002 Overview Section 392(4) of the Education Law provides that the employer shall not … contributions to the optional retirement program on behalf of the employee until "completion of one year of service, and continuance in service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… the criminal probe. “Mr. Dunkel diverted more than $87,000 in public money meant to promote immunization of children … his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded taxpayers and stole over … Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP-II), was charged in Albany City Court with grand larceny and several counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftState Police Bulletin No. SP-121
… State Legislature authorize the payment of the 4% increase for the payroll periods for which payment is made in paychecks dated May 26, 2010. OSC will be processing the salary increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-121-2010-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-new-york-stateState Police Bulletin No. SP-149
… in a separate check dated 12/04/13 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are members of NYSPIA (Bargaining Unit 62). Payment Amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-149-2013-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-144
… in a separate check dated 12/05/12 Background Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are members of NYSPIA (Bargaining Unit 62). Payment Amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-144-2012-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… by approximately $1.2 million or 8 percentage points. In addition, the board has not adopted a comprehensive … education financial activity was not accounted for in the correct fund. Certain literacy program revenue was … did not always properly record literacy program revenue in the correct fiscal year. Herricks Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAnthem Blue Cross – Effectiveness of the Recovery Process
… process and remitted all recoveries that the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service) was entitled to. The audit … Program (NYSHIP), administered by Civil Service, is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … used incorrect time frames to determine the recoverability of about $15.1 million in overpayments it identified, and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/06/anthem-blue-cross-effectiveness-recovery-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of the district’s financial operations or properly audit … the CPA did not complete the 2020 audit and has possession of the district’s financial records. The board was unaware … the audit was not completed and took no action. Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsVendor Responsibility Review Process
… from unfair competitions; and produces better value for the State and its citizens. For its part, the vendor must disclose any information or … by the vendor and make a responsibility determination. For more information, see How to Conduct a Responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-review-processSelected Travel Expenses
… MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New York, whose mission is to continue develop, and … policy in the New York metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s constituent agencies is the Long Island Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) needs … 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014. Background Section 115 of the State Finance Law authorizes the establishment of cash advance accounts, which State agencies may use for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … back to January 2022. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … 224 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of nearly $38 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2022-through-september-30-2022Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals
… program could achieve cost savings by implementation of a rental cap on oxygen equipment. The audit covered the … equipment rentals. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers the State’s Medicaid … recipient and, in turn, the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services that Medicaid recipients require and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/medicaid-program-excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Orange County) The former receiver, who resigned during the … on late payments. The receiver did not create some sewer and water accounts and did not bill 70 accounts. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Restitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… victims receive court ordered restitution. Our review of 13 County Probation Departments found: More than half, or 160 of the probationers tested, were behind on their restitution payments by a total of $283,620. The courts were often not notified because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2