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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 infection rates increase and more restrictions curb economic activity. Federal aid will keep … the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberImproper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2022-S-35 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program and the Essential Plan, both of which provide health care services to individuals who are economically … of overlapping coverage. The Essential Plan should be the primary payer and Medicaid, as secondary payer, should pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-planChild Care Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides subsidies for childcare throughout New York. The program is overseen by … of $290 million in transfers from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant and $838 million from … Funding, SFY 2015 – SFY 2025 Note: Negative amounts for federal TANF spending in SFY 2017 and 2018 represent the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-assistanceCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings
… Objective To determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) has developed targets and plans to effectively meet its contributions toward … EO 88, issued on December 28, 2012, is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY, the State’s program for pursuing energy … To determine if the Office of General Services has developed targets and plans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations … 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments must cope with extremely … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2015-S-93 ). … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) ( 2017-F-14 ) Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) ( 2017-F-18 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… with New York State, a percentage of Resorts’ Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followOtsego County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-4)
… money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. These actions are recorded in the … he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Before our review began, the Treasurer corresponded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/12/05/otsego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… following school audits have been issued. Bay Shore Union Free School District – Procurement (Nassau County) District … from auditing and approving these purchases. Springs Union Free School District – Payroll (Suffolk County) District … with their collective bargaining agreement. Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns – Fixed Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1690
… benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. Affected … in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program Effective Date(s) Administration … Tax Information Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1690-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2018Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known as Medicare Advantage. Under Medicare Part C, private managed care companies administer Medicare benefits through Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to recover these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Haverley took advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing … Former Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftSouth Fallsburg Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-181)
… reporting. Provide the Board with budget status reports on a monthly basis. Ensure that the Annual Financial Report … records to the bank statements monthly and follow up on any differences. Ensure that the annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/13/south-fallsburg-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… "timely" is not defined in the by-laws. The Treasurer does not issue any receipts for collections whether she … the guidance provided in the policy is very limited and does not indicate whether pre-approval by a Company official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… today for allegedly pocketing thousands of dollars in public funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Hart accountable." Hart, 61, of Mayfield, was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree, class D felonies, and released on her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1657
… deduction Eliminated personal exemptions Changed tax rates and brackets Less federal taxes are being withheld due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1657-federal-withholding-change-tax-year-2018Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds 2014S59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
… that the County could have purchased the same medications on State bid and realized savings of more than $32,000 … costs. Consider hiring additional correction officers on a part-time basis to maintain an adequate pool of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218