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Medicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfRural New York: Challenges and Opportunities
This report focuses on the challenges commonly faced by rural New Yorkers. Ten rural counties—Allegany, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Hamilton, Lewis, Schuyler, Sullivan, and Wyoming—were selected as representative of rural New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-faced-by-rural-new-york.pdfMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16-response.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfVillage of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a … State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. Report the results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public, as … the Office of the State Comptroller OSC and reported the results …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17Village of Mount Kisco – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-18)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Mount Kisco (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-mount-kisco-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-18Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial … audit, or cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports, as required by New York State Village … with the public regarding the condition of the CFOs’ records and the Village’s fiscal activities.As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Key Findings The Clerk did … always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. As a result, there was an … for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. In addition, the longer collections remain unremitted, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Life Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… longer. With many of us now spending a third of our lives in retirement, it’s important to consider how you can enjoy financial security in your retirement. By reading this booklet, you are taking the first step. Here you’ll find essential information to help you understand your options as you plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… down 17% of its tourism-related jobs, followed by the North Country (-15.2%) and the Finger Lakes (-11.8%) with the … as well as more than triple the income from 2007. The Hudson Valley had the most farms with agritourism income in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… New York states technology sector is the third largest and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges, but the continued … to ensure it’s prepared for any economic uncertainties.” In June, New York City adopted a balanced budget for fiscal … entering FY 2025, which threaten the budget balance in the coming years. The city’s surplus, which was $6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… share of jobs between the second quarter of Calendar Year (CY) 2019 and the second quarter of CY 2021 than any of the other five most populous counties in … were just 3.4% smaller. Between the second quarter of CY 2019 and the second quarter of CY 2021, the RRR sectors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicHammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
… addition, they exceeded the voter-approved funding level for the capital reserve fund by $900,000. Accumulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Reported the 2022-23 surplus fund balance was in line with the statutory limit; however, we determined it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… process for granting access to non-employees. Almost half of the active building access accounts and badges were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andVillage of Great Neck – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-20)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Great Neck (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an … Determine whether the Village of Great Neck Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-great-neck-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-20Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … (TANF) program provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare programs. The TANF … To determine the extent of implementation of 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followA Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdf