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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… (SFY) 2018-19 Executive Budget proposes several measures to reduce the financial risks posed by federal funding … and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … budget. Decisions made in Washington pose a real risk to New York's finances. Cuts from Washington, questions over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… are generously giving to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is … that hinder some check-off programs so we can put the money to good use and finance important research and … funds from a special revenue fund to the General Fund, no money has ever been swept from any of the dedicated funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… public schools (excluding charter schools). New York City (NYC) students apply to NYCPS’ high school programs across NYC by submitting one application in which they may select up … school through MySchools, the official online platform for NYC families to search for and apply to public schools. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmOpinion 89-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Approval of Contracts (issuance of check by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32State Agencies Bulletin No. 985
… M/C employees. Performance Advance amounts will be based on the 2008 Salary Schedule. Contract Provisions and … between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010; and does not have a PWH (Performance Advance Withheld). Withholds If the … Position has both equated grade and NTE Position and job do not match FIS missing FIS at or below current FIS below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/985-retroactive-2010-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-gradeMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2016 Through September 30, 2016
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2016, eMedNY processed about 202 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of about $29 billion. The claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/25/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2016-through-september-30-2016Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements ( 2018-S-34 ). About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2016 Through March 31, 2017
To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers were processed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2016-through-march-31-2017Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial audit report, issued on May 26, 2015, examined whether the New York State Canal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followOther Bulletin No. 6
… Construction Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the 3% Salary Increase and to provide instructions for payments not … Workers’ Compensation Leave, OSC will insert a row in the employee’s Job Data record using the Action/Reason code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-6-april-1-2007-retroactive-3-general-salary-increase-sunyModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… phone to call his or her child’s school when there is a health issue? No. The Model Code (Section 12) recognizes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsStreet Construction-Related Permits
To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation DOT ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions including completing the project by the scheduled permit expiration date We also determined whether DOT
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsOpinion 95-4
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … A county board of supervisors generally is authorized to conduct an investigation regarding the propriety of … county for litigation services by a private attorney. You have requested our opinion regarding the procedure which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Taxes and Your Pension
… Most NYSLRS pensions are subject to federal income tax. Your federal tax withholding is the amount of federal income tax withheld from your … (ERS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). It's possible to receive more than one pension payment from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/taxes-and-your-pensionDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… In spring 2020, only 85.2% of students attended online classes, compared to in-person attendance of between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… following statement on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Preliminary Budget: “The release of New York City’s $109.4 billion FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetRapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… totaling $3,000 for the Company. Officials paid $969 in New York State (NYS) sales tax even though the Company is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-171)
… about $992,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Assistant failed to provide the Board with budget-to-actual reports. The Assistant provided two versions of the 2011 budget and a … resulting in a potential conflict of interest. The Assistant was not provided with support for amounts billed or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/04/17/jefferson-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-internal-controls-overCity of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… for the City’s operations. The City’s adopted general fund budget for 2012 was approximately $86.3 million, and for … meaning recurring revenues were not sufficient to fund recurring expenditures. During our audit period (2009 … has implemented IT policies and procedures, including a computer use policy, they have not implemented adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Town of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Perth (Town) Board (Board) members had prohibited interest in non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings A Board member … prevent Town officials from having prohibited interests in non-payroll disbursements. Town officials generally … of Perth Town Board Board members had prohibited interest in nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142