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Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Prior to examining your local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental to how IT … by someone with malicious intent and is considered a best practice by IT security professionals. A combination of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… The number of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The CTL is the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single … only seven municipalities had used 80 percent or more of their CTL. By 2018, that number had risen to 20, with ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs … in Milestone’s gross compensation charges; $105,632 in salary to three employees, including the executive director. … $4,495 in holiday and staff appreciation gifts; $2,470 in salary for a teacher’s assistant. Milestone charged the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… for their actions.” DiNapoli’s office found that, from Jan. 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2013, Smegelsky used the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefOpinion 93-6
… since towns generally do not have the power to provide actual firefighting services as a town function, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6Opinion 92-34
… proceedings in an administrative tribunal or a court result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the … communicated to the affected courts and tribunals. October 26, 1992 Melvin I. Rosenblat, Director Justice Court Fund … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Opinion 92-21
… to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to … and other proceedings: (a) for all services in each case of a misdemeanor or other offenses, including … present procedure, by which a single fee is paid for each case, originated with the enactment of Laws of 1947, chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of … support for political disclosure resolutions" said Bruce F. Freed, president of the Center for Political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the … rights of LGBT people are not acceptable. The obligation for these companies to strive toward responsible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli said. “The return of travelers and … have contributed nearly $540 million in sales tax revenue for New York City over STYs 2019-20 and 2020-2021 – the … York. One year later, in STY 2021-22, total taxable sales for both New York City and the rest of the state recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… million in payments to providers, including facilities, for services ordered, prescribed, referred, and attended by … Yorkers or to those who have special health care needs. For the state Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s … those providers can furnish such services, and it increases the risk that excluded, or otherwise unqualified, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … shows the problems have gotten worse. DHBTF spending for capital projects declined between state fiscal year (SFY) … aside to build or repair roads and bridges is being used for new capital projects by the state,” DiNapoli said. “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offDiNapoli: State Ends Third Quarter of State Fiscal Year on Solid Financial Footing
… Tax receipts for the first nine months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 … the ongoing COVID-19 surge, economic risks, and the need for continuing financial support for those still struggling to find their footing. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-state-ends-third-quarter-state-fiscal-year-solid-financial-footingDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… seniors, and people with disabilities. As of March 2021, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 … $31.7 million in improper Medicare premium payments from Jan. 1, 2015 through Dec. 31, 2019 for 42,586 individuals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according to a report issued today by State … DiNapoli. “The pandemic put many New Yorkers out of work and forced the state to borrow heavily from the federal … said. “The state currently owes Washington $9 billion and the obligation to pay back this money and rebuild the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for both of its systems – the Employees’ Retirement System … ability to weather volatile markets. Our prudent strategy for long-term, steady returns helps ensure our state’s … reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions are always made based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable to addiction,” said DiNapoli. “Skyrocketing … and treatment at even greater risk. We can never abandon vulnerable New Yorkers. I expect the agency to take swift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programs