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DiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… 1.6 percent of the budgets failed to pass on the first vote, according to a report released today by State … budgets that were voted on, only 11 failed on the first vote, compared to the 12 defeats from last year. Seven of the … in 2019-20. Of these, four were defeated on the first vote, highlighting the risk that school districts take on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued. Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Overpayments for Therapy … that should have been paid for by Medicare. Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation … the problem identified in the initial report. The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General opened an investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it receives 90 cents back … we give, which makes the upcoming 2020 Census so critical. New York must do all it can to ensure a complete and accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I believe the … three out of the four years. The report also studied the correlation of tax levy overrides to counties considered in … To read the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/snapshot/countytaxcap0615.pdf To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … was the case in many states. Other findings from the May cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections … higher than last year at the same time. See the May cash report or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… noted: Several municipalities were routinely transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , Town of Liberty , Town of Ulster , City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In … that were not supported with documentation. City of White Plains – Claims Auditing (Westch ester County) The … Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of Ulster City of White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-296
… for the Scaffolding, Spray Painting, Decorating, Fire Escape, and Taping rates (earnings codes: PT1 , PT2 , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-296-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-painters-and-supervisorDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… efforts to rein in the state’s debt, increase disclosure by public authorities and improve budget practices, further reforms are needed. “Too … pots of money without justification or identifying how projects were selected for funding. DiNapoli’s proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Community Development Block Grant … assistance. Between April 1, 2017 and January 18, 2024, HUD allocated about $340 million in CDBG funds to HCR for … (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During the same period, HUD allocated about $177 million in HOME funds to HCR, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive … 23, 2021, was to determine if DOH was ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Registration Licensing and Inspection of Radioactive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andTime and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… were beyond the metropolitan area were actually residing in New York City and would therefore owe New York City … Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. Each MTA … by various documents including tour schedules, sign-in and sign-out sheets, time clocks, and KRONOS (an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC through enforcement of, among other laws and rules, … managers, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in construction or demolition operations to institute and … From 2018 through 2020, 26% of all worker deaths in NYC were construction related. DOB reported that 2,003 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … have been turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office as abandoned property. Village of Scottsville – Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven … tax collections reached nearly $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to a report released today by New … keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How … By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, lower processing costs and … service fee to be charged for each transaction. Determine whether your local government will absorb the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Mattel Inc., one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to … Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on and adopt board oversight of all direct and indirect … State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… 2020 – December 31, 2023. We extended our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program A realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3XI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Finance Law § 163). (See OSC Approval Thresholds Summary for additional information.) OSC APPROVAL THRESHOLDS State … § 112(2)(a) defines the following OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State agencies and the Office … Contracts over $125,000 OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State University of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholds