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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for … the retailer and use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller’s office as abandoned property after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction codes 616 PAF … have deduction code 617 PAF Retirement After Tax (PAF ATX) to code 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF BTX); and who … have deduction code 619 PAF Arrears After Tax (PAF ARATX) to code 618 PAF Arrears Before Tax (PAF ARBTX). The narrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 billion New York … Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in its portfolio. Subject to fiduciary analysis, the Fund may divest from companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one … Facilities (ACFs), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard patients through requests for … employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to State requirements. However, we identified 24 applicants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) … the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York City, and whether the meals served meet State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… them enroll, the Medicaid program could have saved as much as $146 million over the six-year audit period ended … recipients diagnosed with ESRD and instruct them on how and where to apply for Medicare; develop an outreach … ESRD recipients about Medicare benefits and actively aid recipients in applying for Medicare; follow up with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department’s (Department) … what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final project approval. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … in the Medicaid program dispense prescription drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries. During the period January 1, 2008 … recipients. One particular doctor (herein referred to as “the Doctor”) was listed as the prescriber on 31,351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… identified delays in the Department’s process for handling consumer complaints. We made three recommendations to the … and the ability to promptly address and resolve consumer complaint cases. Key Finding Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of July 11 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … provides four-year-old children access, at no charge, to comprehensive early childhood education experiences that … regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the … Key Findings The Board did not have the information needed to properly monitor and manage Town operations. These serious … of funds. The Town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. The Supervisor did not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… toured Ambrell, a Scottsville-based manufacturing firm, to highlight an investment made by the New York State Common … “By investing in companies like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local … We still have more than $370 million that we want to invest in established, growing or startup companies.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… recognized several individuals and an organization working to make a difference in the Hispanic and Latino communities: … Inc. State Comptroller DiNapoli and event honorees. L to R: José Alvarado, Westchester County Legislator District … which is 26.8% of the county's population, according to 2020 census data. That number represents a 30.1% increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2270
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … and Naval Affairs BU47 Note: Increment Code 1000 is used to indicate job rate credit minimum of 15 years (October 2004 … the October LLS payment cycle at the time of appointment to a lower graded position. Refer to OSC Actions – Automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2270-october-2024-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lumpState Agencies Bulletin No. 2269
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible PEF employees. Payments will be based on the … schedules approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees pursuant to Education Law Section 355-a (13). Effective Dates: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2269-october-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2268
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible CSEA employees based on the 04/01/2024 Salary … 001-025) and NS positions (Grade 600), which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-025) and whose annual salary is below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2268-october-2024-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performance