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Opinion 88-8
… General Municipal Law, §802 contains several exceptions for contracts which would otherwise be prohibited by section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to … OMH, its five regional field offices, and local mental health authorities around the state jointly administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” Guide to … to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… industry supports jobs and communities throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2021, agriculture in New York produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic … Farming is especially important to the economies of New York’s rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could help lower … “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, farmers, and nonprofits, … New York could receive significant additional funding for critical environmental and clean energy projects.” IRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Convicted Drunk Drivers Not Installing Court-Ordered Ignition Locks
… The New York City Department of Probation (NYC Probation) failed to properly supervise thousands of New Yorkers convicted of … allowing them to evade the provisions of “Leandra’s Law” that require them to install Ignition Interlock Devices (IID) … The New York City Department of Probation NYC Probation failed to properly supervise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-convicted-drunk-drivers-not-installing-court-ordered-ignition-locksWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B23-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/yonkers-city-b24-6-6.pdfReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up) (2024-F-5)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report (2021-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f5.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (30-Day Response)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29-response.pdfImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up) (2022-F-37)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f37.pdfCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30-response.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f30.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (2023-F-29)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdf