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DiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift cards … improves the opportunity of finding and claiming unused card balances that may be reported as unclaimed funds. Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found the village began to effectively … enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding as of Feb. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… but recent financial market volatility is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes will affect the state's finances in the year ahead." Tax receipts were below projections … through the first half of the fiscal year before spiking in December, largely due to estimated personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling … Court Operations (Franklin County) A total of $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… well as funds from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming … are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… including one related to the taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… is adequately enforcing the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period … Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 … health and quality of patient care by limiting consecutive hours of work for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address … Elected and Appointed Officials Revisions to Regulation 3154 in 2015 help ensure that elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesMedicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… to more than 70,000 veterans. Many veterans enrolled in Medicaid are also entitled to health care benefits through … that referrals to the State DVA/local VSA were not made in 81 of 91 (89 percent) of the cases tested. Further, local … and dependents eligible for VA health care benefits. In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Sanitary District No. 14 and the Village of Morris . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … or did not comply with the district's purchasing policy. In addition, credit card charges for conferences totaling … Court Operations (Franklin County) A total of $5,681 in documented collections received during the audit period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… at the same time. We have one of the lowest cost programs in the country and enrollment is quick and easy." New York's … and other participants paid for more than $1.5 billion in college-related expenses through the program in 2016. Once … Plan disclosure booklet or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
Tax collections of $49 billion in February were $216 million above the states latest estimates according to the monthly cash report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through June, … first six months of 2017 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. It is … travel expense reports. We identified weaknesses in certain controls pertaining to the use of MTA corporate … or the U.S. Department of State, and when unsuccessful in obtaining such rates, to document those efforts. Advise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesContract Award and Performance
… Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.” … expiration dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… 1, 2023 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. In general, the out-of-state insurer will collect and remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… rates for lower- and middle-income families starting in 2026. Other new funding initiatives include expanding access … includes significant state-funded increases in education, health and other spending, and authorizes an additional $23 billion in public authority backdoor borrowing. General aid for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and one count of falsifying business records in the … deposits for June 2013 and identified a cash shortage of $2,075. Moving forward, the Comptroller recommended the town: … improve oversight of town court finances. Their response is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1349
… Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II program: Administrative Services … BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2011-2016 Agreements between the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1349-2014-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of City of Auburn , East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company , … information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0