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DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, but still remains relatively small, according to preliminary data filed with the office of State … The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New Yorks property tax cap in 201617 has nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program ( 2022-S-28 ). About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … to penalties up to a maximum of $11,000 per violation. The number of Do Not Call complaints has been increasing, both in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Program: Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). … program reimburses hospitals for inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s reimbursement for services provided. Inpatient care generally requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfTown of Dayton - Fund Balance Management (2019M-221)
… Key Recommendations Evaluate the financial activity in the TW general fund and TW highway fund and establish a … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/31/town-dayton-fund-balance-management-2019m-221Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from October 2018 through January 2024. About the Program OCFS’ mission is to serve New York’s … was in effect from January 2023 through at least October 2023—relating to missed training, but the facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… of New York $67.9 million with 569 Lexington Leasehold LLC for student housing in New York County. Office of General … Center in Queens County. $2.8 million with Vinco Builders LLC for latrines and locker rooms at the Peekskill Armory in … County. $5 million with James Corner Field Operations LLC for professional design services for the new Sojourner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District , Fire Island Union Free School District , Rome City School District and the Roosevelt Union Free School … announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District Fire Island Union Free School District Rome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… economic development strategies to build upon the region’s education, transportation and natural resource advantages in … four-year SUNY colleges in Cortland and Oswego, and two community colleges. While the percentage of people with … low, Syracuse University and the region’s public higher education institutions award nearly 10,000 degrees annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… million to Accenture LLP and $1.6 million to The Boston Consulting Group Inc for advisory/consulting services. Office of … supplies and materials, which includes $6.1 million to Quest Diagnostics and $5.8 million to BCalifornia LLC; $7.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… $2.4 million with Green Thumb Environmental Beautification Inc. for environmental maintenance and beautification at … Facility in Albany County. $2.2 million with Titan Roofing Inc. for roof replacements at the State Armory in Rensselaer … of Health $5.5 million with Currier McCabe and Associates Inc. for maintenance and operation of the Women, Infants, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneState Agencies Bulletin No. 987
… employees with an increment code of 1976-2005 in Bargaining Units 06, 46, 66, and 79 Background Chapter 10 … April 2010.The Longevity Lump Sum payment will be in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500 based on the eligibility … below. Effective Date(s) Payment will be processed in a separate check dated May 20, 2010 (Institution) and May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/987-april-2010-management-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-payments-llsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water … report fines and surcharges to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Town of Wright – Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Child Care and Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… will decline by more than a third from FY 2025 to FY 2026. However, the City will likely incorporate additional CCDBG funds during FY 2026. The FY 2025 Adopted budget assumed CCDBG funds of … families if they are working, looking for work or in school. Voucher demand for families receiving cash assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-and-development-block-grantIX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… (ALN) is a unique five-digit number that identifies federal grants and cooperative agreements, formerly the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance or CFDA. These listings can be … a single point-of- contact for the request and delivery of federal funds to coincide with state cash outlays to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologyDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an opportunity to … The recent announcement that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideTown of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… annual budgets. Town officials levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, … failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board approving significant budget adjustments … the year end. Key Recommendations Present budget estimates in a realistic and transparent manner, and show fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 115 of the 178 (65 percent) water outlets we identified at select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13