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A Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting (Report 2014-S - 77 ). Background New York State’s Preferred Source Program, established under Section 162 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followOpinion 89-42
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … States Treasury bills issued in book-entry form, which are registered in the name of the village, under the "Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-42DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most
… number of check-offs have grown over the last decade, only a fraction of the money has been actually spent on their … each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, … has declined over time. In SFY 1983-84, the first year a tax check-off option appeared, there were over 344,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-mostDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… gain,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli . “Thanks to my partnerships with District Attorney Nneji, the FBI, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from … Program funding. As a result, some buses have been in use for longer than 12 years. Several units participate in the … all test fleets prior to procurement. Reassess the minimum number of buses required to be procured to permit an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementRFP#24-07 – Professional Auditing Services for New York State’s Annual Financial Statements and eMedNY
… seeks proposals from qualified, independent certified public accounting firms (“Proposers”) to conduct annual … seeks proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms Proposers to conduct annual audits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp24-07Opinion 90-62
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … perform duties) PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§30, 36; TOWN LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is … in office (17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 448; cf . Town Law, §32[2], providing that a deputy town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Harford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial … The Harford Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Harford and Cortland County in which it is located. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170DiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… short-term borrowing, fixed costs and patterns of operating deficits. The system also evaluates population … “environmental” scores for each municipality. The cities of Poughkeepsie (Dutchess) and Niagara Falls (Niagara), as … and Westchester Counties received the highest designation of “significant stress.” Designated in “moderate stress” were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresOpinion 91-23
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (right to be … company) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Eligibility (membership in more than one company) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-23Census 2020 Response Rates
… New York pays more in taxes to the federal government than any other state but ranks last in what it gets back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/censusOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space and the adequacy of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 … through August 22, 2013. Background The Oracle Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Pled Guilty for Over $48,000 Theft
… DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-pled-guilty-over-48000Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over the County’s … August 15, 2014. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… activity is properly recorded and reported and that Court moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2012 Through March 31, 2013
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Department of Health (Department) administers the State's Medicaid … 167 million claims resulting in payments to providers of about $26 billion. The claims are processed and paid in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2012-through-march-31-2013Opinion 89-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … health care services billed but not provided) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (payments to employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … found that while most water systems had submitted plans, a number of them were over a decade old and some had never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissions