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Local Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … said. “While local sales tax collections were robust in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that … After a decline of 3.9% statewide in the first quarter of 2021, local sales tax collections grew nearly 50% in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the Program … opioid medications and counseling and behavioral therapies for people diagnosed with an opioid use disorder. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The … and detailed investigation conducted by the New York State Police and the Investigations Division of the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents … Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… levels of medical care than those actually provided to patients. The audit covers the period April 1, 2005 through … 297 hospital stays that were billed by ten hospitals for patients admitted for 50 or more days for high levels of care … Medicaid for days in acute care settings when, in fact, patients received lower cost ALC. In one case, Medicaid paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… For the fiscal year ending 2018, the cities of Amsterdam (Montgomery County) and Long Beach (Nassau County) are designated as … To search the complete list of fiscal stress scores, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… Development Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic development programs," DiNapoli … development spending and to promote an informed analysis on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in … sources. ESD reported that the 217 active projects have created 18,466 net new jobs in New York since first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… During Pride Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted … LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and … During Pride Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-165
… Support Fund provides judges with payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of … 1, 2010 and runs through October 31, 2011. Claims for services received and goods purchased during the claims … period are reimbursable. Allowance payments are subject to tax. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses will occur on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-165-2011-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-157
… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Judicial Supplemental … Fund provides judges with payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of their judicial responsibilities of up to $10,000 (to be paid in two installments, of up to $5,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-157-2010-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceOpinion 2006-9
… discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Referendum (on the transfer of property of a town sewer district to a county) … Whether the proposed transfer would constitute a sale for purposes of town law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-9DiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial … Department (Department) grant payments to Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Rainbow) were appropriate and adequately … Interest State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center Report (2009-S-84) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… period July 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The North Colonie Central School District (District) is located … North Colonie Central School District Claims Processing 2013M9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports (2015M-154)
… records and reports for the period July 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Skaneateles Central School … for the 2014-15 fiscal year were approximately $30 million. Key Findings Business Office staff did not consistently provide monthly bank reconciliation reports to the Board and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/16/skaneateles-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2015m-154State Agencies Bulletin No. 2192
… part-time, annual salaried employees are calculated based on the employee’s part-time percentage. The deduction amount for hourly and per diem employees should have dues (code 475) deductions at 1.3% of biweekly gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2192-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseTown of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… financial interest. Although the County installed a water storage tank on the land and installed water lines, there is no existing water district or documented plans to establish a water district near these improvements; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… lines being overspent. 58 totaling $1.6 million did not have sufficient supporting documentation, which could result … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… by the Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Local … The Town is currently reporting accounts payable in the Hospital fund that are related to the hospital which closed … impact the Town’s real property tax levy or the current level of services provided. The Town has been reporting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19