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DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… of people, it is unacceptable that New Yorkers should have to worry about false inspections or hazardous … One of these inspectors, who also falsely signed off on inspections before they had been performed, was terminated … and noted at the other, but the non-DOB inspector didn’t have the right tool to measure the cable thickness which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Ag&Mkts had procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followIntroduction to PS Query Training
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: identify the basic components of query design; create a basic query; open and run an existing query; modify and save an existing query as a private version, and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ps-query-training.pdfMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on … Medicaid program, which provides health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andEmployer E-News Archive — 2023
… Seminars Reminder: Enrolling Members under the New Sex Identification Legislation Switch to Enhanced Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2023DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… The report also points out that details are lacking on spending changes required for balance in the coming years. … Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for putting us on the right path. The Executive Budget holds the promise … needs a long-term plan to close future budget gaps, as I have called for, or we could get sidetracked and fall back on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressState Agencies Bulletin No. 1420
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for online payroll certification. Affected Agencies All agencies are required to use the online process for all active agency codes. The current paper process will … their agency listing all valid certifiers for that agency, and the agency codes they are authorized to certify. OSC may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1420-new-procedures-electronic-payroll-certificationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… 2020. This growth continues the trend that began in April of monthly sales tax collections exceeding last year’s … levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. “Sales tax collections came in strong in October, … growth over the last few months is a positive sign of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we deal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… by Queens (27 percent), Manhattan (22 percent), the Bronx (19 percent), and Staten Island (16 percent). As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… and state aid is reduced or delayed, DiNapoli called on the federal government to provide aid to local governments … last year. From March through May 2020, local governments have received $824 million, or 19.2 percent less, in sales … payments. DiNapoli said his office is tracking sales taxes on a monthly basis as well as pushing for legislation that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Painted Post Fire Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … (Steuben County) After a referral from Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker, auditors found that controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… agencies ensure that contributions are used effectively and expeditiously." New York state's first PIT check-off … a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. … additional check-offs have been created to provide funding for a variety of programs, including five since 2014. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… overseeing the program, including the Departments of Labor and Tax and Finance, did not ensure that participating businesses hired only people who qualified for the program and that the tax credits they were given were … meet age, residence and employment criteria to qualify for the New York Youth Jobs Program. They also must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2066
… 04/07/2022 03/31/2022 Eligibility Criteria Employees who have received or currently receive CCP on or after 03/28/2019 while in the eligible bargaining unit, … earnings reported in a single entry based on the salary in effect on the Earnings End Date. For employees who had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2066-april-2019-2020-2021-and-2022-retroactive-changes-command-pay-eligibleDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… job making sure local animal shelters are providing dogs with safe conditions and the care they deserve," said … nine instances, department officials provided auditors with explanations that indicated the seized dogs were held … rating. The Comptroller recommended the department work with local shelters to address the deficiencies identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to … those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… more than $5,000 from ambulance funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Wyoming County … The investigation exposed her theft to pay her personal utility bills, Direct TV Service and her husband’s membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … refuse fund budget includes a change to the revenue model that the City has not previously assessed and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11XIX.2.C.1 Statewide Standard Activities – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… for the PCIP, including their descriptions and guidance to support when each activity should be used with a project. … of a limited number of standard activities that are unique to DOT and begin with “DOT”, all other standard activities … repair and maintenance of vehicles by a private entity (i.e., outsourced). CONST Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xix/xix2c1-statewide-standard-activitiesOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, Inc. (DCS) and … health services, receive them through other programs. For 2013 and 2014, DCS claimed about $2.9 million in expenses … million in expenses to provide an average of 241 beds, for a total of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliates