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DiNapoli: Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Payments Meant for His Deceased Father
… state pensioner pleaded guilty today to identity theft in connection with his theft of nearly $80,000 in pension payments. The defendant, Richard Gaines Jr., 55, of Daytona Beach, Florida was arrested in November 2024 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-florida-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-payments-meant-his-deceased-fatherIFB #0001 – Disaster Recovery Services for the Printing, Sorting and Mailing of Payroll Checks and Tax Forms
… disaster recovery services for the printing, sorting and mailing of payroll checks and tax forms as detailed in the solicitation available via the links below. The solicitation, and other information as it becomes available, is available … disaster recovery services for the printing sorting and mailing of payroll checks and tax forms as detailed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/ifb0001Crossroads Center for Children - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-87), 90-Day Response
We conducted an audit of the expenses submitted by Crossroads Center for Children (Crossroads) to the State Education Department (SED) for purposes of establis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s87-response_0.pdfNew York's Tax Check-Off Funds - Good Intentions on Hold, January 2014
Tax “check-off” programs provide a means for taxpayers to make voluntary contributions for various causes as part of their federal and State income tax filings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2014.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2023 Results
Results for all municipalities reporting for fiscal year 2023 were analyzed and highlighted in our report, which includes a special section on environmental stress indicators.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-fsms-munis.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB)
GASB Statement 75 changes how local governments account for other post employment benefits (OPEB). This webinar will cover accounting and reporting for OPEB und
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Accounting-Reporting-Update-073118.pdfConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … (one that violates the law), four conditions must be met: (1) there must be a contract; (2) the individual must have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Please review our latest NYC Financial Plan Review reports for more information on fiscal cliffs. Last updated December … 90 percent of the City’s planned expenses (as of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget). The tool includes both City and federal … fiscal cliffs reflect new programs, while others arise from service enhancements or sustained increases in service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… – a higher percentage than Albany County (25%) the seat of state government. DiNapoli’s report identifies … Program (BEAD), the state must submit a five-year action plan to serve as a comprehensive broadband needs assessment … and potential barriers to successful implementation. The plan is due in September 2023. This federal funding should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesGASB Statement 87, Leases
… nor the lessor can terminate the contract. Example A state agency contract with Agnus Industries has a termination … period occurs after the notice timeframe. Example A state agency enters into a five-year contract with KD … Clause Fiscal funding or cancellation clauses allow lessees to cancel a lease if the government doesn’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/gasb-statement-87-leasesA Review of the Proposed Capital Program for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - September 2009
The MTA’s commuter railroads, bridges, and tunnels have been largely restored to a state of good repair, with some exceptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2010.pdfMedicaid Program: Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (2022-S-40)
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s40.pdfAs Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
The pandemic caused a dramatic drop in riders and ridership revenue for transit systems across the country, and the MTA was hit particularly hard.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-fiscal-pressures.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up) (2021-F-4)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Report 2018-S-65).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f4.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (2018-S-71)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18s71.pdfSales Tax Withholding by County for Distressed Provider Assistance Account, Fiscal Year 2021-22
Sales Tax Withholding by County for Distressed Provider Assistance Account, Fiscal Year 2021-22
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/distressed-provider-assistance-proportional-share-2021-22.xlsx