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DiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… some expenses, such as fines and penalties and certain legal expenses. DOH also provided poor reporting guidance … audit. Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093017/14s55.pdf … The state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, but the city faces significant … to show resilience, supporting relatively strong revenues in the near-term,” DiNapoli said. “Still, the city faces … Federal funding is anticipated to decline to $10.4 billion in FY 2024 (from $11.7 billion in FY 2023) and decline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) The former supervisor did not ensure all cash in his custody was properly collected and disbursed and did … for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and vision insurance through the town and paid $126 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsHousing for Seniors
… HDC work together to administer various programs to assist in the development and rehabilitation of housing for senior … the SARA Program – HANAC Corona Senior Residence (HANAC) in Queens, Serviam Heights LLC (Serviam) in the Bronx, Victory Plaza in Manhattan, and Woodlawn Senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, … File or Designated Inconclusive Excel Spreadsheet Detailed List of All Municipalities in State and Fiscal Stress Scores …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresOpinion 93-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-16Opinion 92-31
… ADVERTISING -- Municipal Advertising (no authority to sell in newsletter) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties … including notices of public meetings, information as to the structure and function of village government, … a village, at village expense, may publish a newsletter to be distributed to village residents. Section 89(71) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-31DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… cited, particularly the methods used to calculate NYRA’s profit or loss from racing operations. NYRA’s response is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 63, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for stealing over … before Honorable Thomas A. Breslin in Albany Supreme Court. As part of her plea, the defendant signed a confession …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting … devastating consequences for older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks … component of any health care delivery and a key concept in achieving the Department’s mission to protect and promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… This is a victory for the people — one that has been in the works for decades. The PCFP will strengthen democracy, … running for state office the opportunity to participate in a voluntary public campaign financing system, which … finance program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we urge those who currently hold office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… have and maintain an accurate and complete inventory of non-revenue service vehicles, and to determine whether the … maintenance, are safeguarded, and are properly disposed of at the end of their useful life. The audit covered … For example, 173 of the 285 required LSOs (60.6%) in our random sample were done late or not at all. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the records maintained by the treasurer were generally up to date and complete. They also found the treasurer … maintained by the county clerk and surrogate’s court were up to date and complete and we noted no material … accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. The general fund balance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… today announced that five villages were designated in fiscal stress under his Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … all counties, towns, most cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities in Fiscal Stress List of Villages and Cities that Failed to File Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The legislation was sloppy, inadequate and unsound in so many ways that good government groups that had spent decades … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials … Attorney General, State Senate and Assembly. Campaigns are big business in New York, and vast sums are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… eligibility requirements for job growth and investments in their formal agreement before receiving tax credits. The … The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010, provides refundable tax … Its response included inaccuracies and in some cases false statements. Further, although ESD asserts that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine. The sentencing followed an … larceny in the 3rd degree, and two counts of filing a false instrument in the 1st degree. Wills has since been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted New York’s per … balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according to a report released by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion in revenues, which included state and federal aid, the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… War II. The 907,600 jobs added since 2009 is twice as many as during the 1992-2000 expansion, the previous … driven by an increase in jobs that serve the elderly and people with disabilities. Business services (which includes … to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt11-2020.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-records