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DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionMedicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services
… (Department) administers the Medicaid program in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, … of enrollment for the owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The … review of improper Medicaid claims, recover improper State payments, and improve claims processing controls. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-andMission Statement and Performance Measures
… State of New York is achieving its performance measures and properly reporting on the results. The audit covers from … has two primary lines of business: construction management and debt issuance. It assists a variety of public and private institutions with various projects that involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/13/mission-statement-and-performance-measuresDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… More than half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and … counties. In 2021-2022 homeowners or renters spent an average of $30,300 on housing costs, only trailing the San … and Seattle metro areas, reflecting 40% of their total household expenses, compared to 34% nationally. Renters Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to 990), the largest percentage decline in the nation, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … adults that are veterans was reduced from 9% in 2010 to just 1% in 2022. “Veterans answered the call to serve our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkCUNY Bulletin No. CU-774
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York (CUNY) 2023 Uniform Allowance Payment for Nursing Titles. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the City University of New York CUNY 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-774-cuny-2023-uniform-allowance-payment-nursing-titlesAbout Benefit Reductions
… for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their plan, or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* … retirement age at retirement, the less the reduction will be. It is important to know that once you retire with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… announced that Gennady Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in … Fund for local charities and from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2025
… for processing the retroactive Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD) payments for 2020 and 2021 for PEF employees, … previous contract, the 2020 and 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay payments, for calendar years 2019 and 2020, were not … Rights-of-Way are eligible for Special Assignment to Duty Pay for these years. Effective Dates Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2025-2020-and-2021-retroactive-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-yearsVIII.1.E Operating and Appropriated Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… Operating and Appropriated transfers move monies originally deposited in one fund to another fund. Operating transfers are … authorization to do the transfer. Due to specific SFS and reporting requirements, these transactions: are always … Operating and Appropriated transfers move monies originally deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1e-operating-and-appropriated-transfersLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Report 2018-S-48 ). About the Program … to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office (hereafter referred to as … housing more than 160,000 residents who have a need for ombudsman services. The Office’s responsibilities include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followNew Customer-Focused Subway Metrics
… Objective To determine whether New York City Transit’s (Transit) new metrics provide customers with better information about … To determine whether New York City Transits Transit new metrics provide customers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/new-customer-focused-subway-metricsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1810
… who have not received a paycheck since 12/31/2018 and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Action … Affected Employees Employees who have records in PayServ and meet the following criteria may be affected: Status: … the following exceptions: Legislature (04XXX) DMNA (01071 and 01072) Civil Service Test Monitors (08060) Unified Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1810-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearOversight of Contract Expenditures of Palladia, Inc.
… to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related. The audit covered the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. About the Program OASAS oversees one of the nation’s largest and most … that reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and program related. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/oversight-contract-expenditures-palladia-incDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks local governments grappling with shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … Compliance With Executive Order 88: Energy Efficiency of State Buildings ( 2018-S-62 ). About the Program Executive … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected many local governments’ revenues and its impact will likely be severe for many municipalities’ finances, according to a report … taxes are one of the most important sources of revenue for many of New York’s local governments and are directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsCompliance With Navigation Law
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is … requirements to ensure boaters’ safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law … requirements to ensure boaters safety and quality of life on State waters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manage and monitor the revolving loan fund program. As a result, the board cannot ensure the loan proceeds were used … follow-up information from loan recipients to verify job creation/retention goals but did not enforce these goals … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0