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DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… of nearly $45.2 billion were $23.3 million higher than the latest projections included in the mid-year update to the Financial Plan. The state also … All Funds spending was $308.7 million lower than the latest projections, and $603.3 million higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing VFA gas for his private process-serving business, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Stealing gas for yourself is a crime, no matter the amount,” DiNapoli … without permission. His charges were limited to the $2,950 gas theft. The criminal disposition was reached after Royal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Public Integrity Bureau, under the supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Executive Deputy Attorney General José Maldonado. The investigation was … the supervision of Supervising Investigator Mike Leahy and Deputy Chief Investigator John McManus. Legal Support Analyst …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, visit: … spending and for information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-136
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … criteria are affected. Note: Increment Code 1000 is used to indicate job rate credit minimum of 15 years … or $4,500 . Effective Dates: The October 2024 LLS Payment is effective 10/01/2024 based on an eligibility date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-136-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and … (DHR) enforces the New York State Human Rights Law (Law) to help ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… the Town of Shelby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in December 2021. Background The Town, located in Orleans … assess the Town of Shelbys Towns progress as of May 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 … and Central New York followed with growth of 1.5% each. County collections, in aggregate, grew by 1.4% in the third … also updated the local sales tax sharing interactive map, which shows the percentage of local sales tax revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: … plan; or An active participant for any part of 2024 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… from the previous year, but $28.8 million lower than updated projections due to weaker sales tax collections in … $131.6 billion through February, $1.2 billion higher than updated projections. The majority of the variance was in … billion through February was $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… in direct economic activity and provided almost 417,000 jobs statewide in 2023, ranking New York second behind … of the state. In 2020, nearly one-third of tourism-related jobs were lost. While employment bounced back by 36.6% from … Mohawk Valley was still down 17% of its tourism-related jobs, followed by the North Country (-15.2%) and the Finger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… in July 2021. Background The Town, located in Chenango County, is governed by its charter and State and local laws. … and finances. The Supervisor serves as the Town’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fNassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
Determine whether the Nassau County County Weights and Measures Division Division completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge … of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s family members and associates inappropriately enrolled as … and questionable practices, including: The owner and family members submitted false income information to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Our audit covered the period from July 2019 through March 2025. About the Program The New York City Commission on Human … signed, thereby turning the inquiry into a complaint. In August 2017, CCHR implemented an electronic case management … records reveal substantial delays. For our sample of 29 inquiries submitted to or initiated by CCHR during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… of $18,772.53. The Company reorganized as a social club in 2024; therefore, there was no official response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39State Agencies Bulletin No. 2377
… or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions, including part-time, hourly, … enter each employee’s Company, DeptID, and EmplID into the Excel Template and email it to the Tax and Compliance … 432 – ED TDA Copeland Additionally, agencies should update the NY Retiree indicator upon hire/concurrent hire of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2377-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2025Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… and verbal quotes to ensure purchases are made in the most prudent and economical manner, a well-planned … RFP process to obtain proposals. When District officials do not solicit competition in accordance with the District’s … taxpayers are less assured that purchases are made in the most prudent and economical manner, in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Opinion 90-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's authority); (necessity of vendor … Whether a village board of trustees which has established the office of auditor may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9