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DiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… in its revenue picture to focus on boosting reserves to guard against economic and fiscal uncertainties.” Track state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleXVI.2 Financial Reporting Policies – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Section 8 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to prepare periodic financial reports in accordance with … in the topical sections of this chapter. References may be to GASB Codification sections, GASB Statements and/or GASB … (AICPA) Committee on Accounting Procedure. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi2-financial-reporting-policiesXVI.4.D Receivables Other Than Income Taxes and Federal Grants – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Section 40-a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for recognizing an appropriated loan receivable. Process and Document Preparation: There are two categories of receivables on the Statement of Net Position and Balance … Section 40a of the State Finance Law generally sets forth the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4d-receivables-other-income-taxes-and-federal-grantsXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… workers as either employees or independent contractors so the workers are properly taxed. The Internal Revenue … workers as either employees or independent contractors so the workers are properly taxed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… problems. Provide training to local officials on a wide range of topics including cybersecurity, property tax … funding and spending of local government entities using a wide range of technological tools. Communicate with … in accounting is not required , you must have completed 24 hours of qualifying accounting courses . If you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… to DOH data. We identified $832.5 million in total MCO payments to providers (in-network and out-of-network) who … by the five MCOs.) We identified $9.6 million in improper MCO payments to providers (in-network and out-of-network) who … Key Recommendations Review the $1.5 billion in Medicaid MCO payments to unenrolled in-network providers and providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Approved payment for 118 purchases totaling $38,563 made on District credit cards that did not have sufficient supporting documentation. … supported. Did not always enforce the adopted travel policy when approving $125,028 in travel expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, … to determine how to best educate our children and pay for it,” DiNapoli said. “My office’s report identifies the … of revenues from property taxes. On the other end of the spectrum, the Mohawk Valley and North Country rely on state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityElectronic Reporting
… Holders of unclaimed funds can send the Office of the State Comptroller reports using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
On the founding Earth Day just over 50 years ago, New York State created the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to ensure protection of our natural resources for generations to come.
DiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… state law was changed to encourage state agencies to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," … not always given the necessary guidelines or training to buy more locally produced foods. With changes put in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Andrew W. Vale of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Albany Division. Senior United States District Judge Thomas … payments when they spend time in, and travel to and from, Albany. Scarborough falsely claimed, and received, per diem payments for days that he was not in Albany or in transit to or from the city. U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are receiving required services, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… money spent on this important program is not being wasted and is being used for necessary and appropriate treatments. … costs totaled about $50.5 billion. DOH generally uses two methods to pay Medicaid providers: the fee-for-service … including pharmacy benefits, for Medicaid recipients. In one audit, DiNapoli’s auditors found the inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… from a more comprehensive assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other infrastructure is essential to New York’s economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homeless