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Opinion 93-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to salary fixed for county attorney in the event of a vacancy) COUNTY CLERK -- Deputy (entitlement to salary … 17 Opns St Comp 1961 p 240 still represents the views of this Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-1Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-014
… Dates The new deduction codes will be active at Go Live on March 15, 2021. OSC Actions OSC will bring forward … to assist in calculating pensionable earnings after go live. Agency Actions Agencies must calculate and enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-014-orpvdc-arrears-deductionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … or damaged by inappropriate access and use. Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (Suffolk County) … Beach South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West Hampton Dunes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their … to defraud the state.” “Both individuals falsely took advantage of a program meant to safeguard and subsidize … Landlords or tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… Denesh Melwani, 58, of Woodstock, was sentenced to five years’ probation for his … tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent payments. If the tenant met the criteria, the payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth … accounts valued at more than $16 billion. “New York’s 529 College Savings Program has provided more than $524 … little bit helps parents make their money go further.” The 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free … existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement … School District Lyons Central School District Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state to … unpredictable tax increases or dramatic budget cuts. For a copy of the proposal submitted to both the Assembly and state Senate, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last year, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales tax collections growth increased between July and … quarter of 2019,” DiNapoli said. “Additional internet sales tax revenue may be a contributing factor, along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and … and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist
… Medicare claims using the National Provider Identifier (NPI) for his group practice and the related Medicaid claims using his NPI as an individual provider. Mark Amir did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/15/medicaid-program-improper-payments-physical-therapistAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… unit is responsible for administration of all farm product market orders, except those involving dairy products. Each specific market order detailed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… violations serious enough to warrant their removal from service are making appropriate, timely repairs or … enough to warrant immediately removing the vehicle from service until they are fixed. Carriers with poor safety … Practices (2003-S-24) Department of Transportation: School Bus Safety Inspection Program (2000-S-10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not comply with the … Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers ( 2015-S-6 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… budget review issued in May 2017. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1875 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B7-1-14)
… review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2018. Background Chapter 332 of … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, refuse, water and sewer funds as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/01/city-lockport-budget-review-b7-1-14Town of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period … borrowings are repaid in a timely manner. Determine how the $758,000 of funds intended for the sewer extension … in affordable housing trust fund were actually expended. Replace and use the funds for their intended purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed … must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s proposed budget … face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for firefighters ($1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12