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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for payroll and other qualified expenses, such as rent … funding through April 11, 2021, indicates $755 billion in loans have been approved for 9.6 million borrowers across the … country. Detailed data are available for $679 billion in loans made through the end of February. Below are the key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… New Yorkers, have been shortchanged by the nonprofit hired to provide outreach services at Penn Station, Grand Central and elsewhere, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … in the transit system, but the MTA is not doing enough to oversee its own outreach program,’ DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… and the New York State Police announced today. Ursula Stone pled guilty on May 29, 2024, admitting that she abused … to steal more than $1 million over her 19-year career. Stone’s forfeiture of her state pension as a result of her … pension,” DiNapoli said. “For nearly two decades, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position and the trust of Addison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonAccounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the … in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is available. In the SFS, discount terms can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… to meet more than half of the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing … many of the programs it supervises. Reporting requirements for specific programs vary and some of the requirements are … auditors were not provided an explanation by ESD officials for why they had not completed required reports. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsTown of Fort Edward – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-119)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-fort-edward-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-119Amityville Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-87)
… and deposited in full. Only five deposits totaling $4,038, of the 150 deposits totaling $39,148 that had records (3 … receipts to document the source, date, amount and purpose of each collection. Maintain ECA records, including support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/08/amityville-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2021mOpinion 2003-3
… and Duties (maximum benefit under defined benefit service award program) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Programs (maximum benefit under defined benefit plan) … that may be provided under a defined benefit plan service award program cannot exceed a monthly payment for life of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-3Raquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials monitored the District’s … no schools and has two students for whom it pays tuition to attend a neighboring school district. Budgeted … Ensure that accounting records are accurate and up to date. Use the most accurate estimates of fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionVillage of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… $5 million of real property tax revenue was not posted to the accounting records. Bank reconciliations were generally performed two to three months after the statement date. Periodic financial reports were not prepared for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104City of Fulton – Capital Projects (2021M-184)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Fulton (City) officials appropriately maintained capital projects … financial results, or approve the close-out of projects. City officials did not properly close out 279 of 308 capital … Determine whether City of Fulton City officials appropriately maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/02/11/city-fulton-capital-projects-2021m-184East Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… was to review the District’s cash receipt process over ECA funds for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … did not issue pre-numbered duplicate receipts for all funds placed in her custody. Funds are not always deposited in a timely manner. Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-009
… all agency PayServ users will be granted access to a test environment for PayServ v 9.2. Agency users will be able … also be available during the test period. Agencies will need to request the files by emailing the Payroll Improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-009-agency-testing-and-trainingUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan members’ … Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC (Long Island Laparoscopic), a non-participating provider located in … To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery PLLC waived Empire Plan members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… for the Disabled. State University of New York – Elevator Maintenance Approved $19.2 million for elevator maintenance at 27 SUNY campuses. The contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product in 2022. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated both as an economic engine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brewster Central School District , General Brown Central … School District , Watervliet City School District and the White Plains City School District . “In an era of limited … DiNapoli announced his office completed audits of the Brewster Central School District General Brown Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… amNewYork yesterday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed … Government is adopting AI at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have … introduction of generative AI tools that can create new content such as text and images, it appears that further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated both as an economic engine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. New York City Department of Education (DOE): Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight … that did not comply with SED requirements. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Selected Performance Measures … the issues identified in the initial report. Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits