Search
More State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Hudson Valley where sales of farm products topped $300 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD … and officials are also projecting deficits in 2024. The 2025 proposed budget includes a planned deficit in water, … $12.7 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) due in July 2025 plus interest of $952,196; $4.3 million past due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Town of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… Use historical trends and/or other known factors to develop and adopt annual budgets that contain more … revenue and expenditure estimates. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of excessive unrestricted fund balance … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… competitive bidding scenario for the breakfast items, only to award a second procurement contract to Smart Starts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… The report also noted that the Southern Tier was the only region with a decrease from the previous school fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… specifically exempted from the M-Year legislation, must be closed and remaining balances canceled by the lapse date. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and … letter on DOB letterhead authorizing the transfer. Project Child Budget Critical ChartFields for the project child … – should the agency need a new activity code set up under a project they should establish the new activity via …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2403
… State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2026 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2025-67, released on … for employees aged 50 and over increases to $8,000.00 for 2026 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $32,500.00 in 2026. Effective January 1, 2025, Section 109 of the Secure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2403-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2026Assessing the Targeting of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
In March and April 2020, Congress passed four stimulus bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the public health system and the economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/covid-19-relief-funds.pdfTown of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… estimate revenues and appropriations in the 2025 budget, which will likely result in operating surpluses … will initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bay Shore Fire District Hartsdale Volunteer Fire Company Town of Neversink Village of Ossining Walton Fire Department and the City of Watervliet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Medicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… Purpose To determine whether managed care organizations (MCOs) provided the Department of Health … whether the Department appropriately set Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) premium rates. The audit covered the MLTC premium … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility … was completed in an average of just 5.3 days in 2021. A bill to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority … of Days for OSC Transaction Review – Calendar Year 2021 Type of Transactions Number Average Days for Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of South Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate … Determine whether the Village of South Floral Parks Village Board provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs
… level by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Medicaid program covers medically necessary … ensure terminated drugs will not be dispensed or paid for, CMS requires state Medicaid programs to reject these claims … was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to CMS guidelines, the Department maintains drug termination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugsStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… collections in 2021. However, with recent increases in infection rates occurring across the state, local officials … of New York City also saw year-over-year collections for July grow by double digits, ranging from 17.3% in Lewis … breakdown) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Announces $50 Million Toward Small Business Relief, Job Retention
… relief package. Under the PPP, employers can secure loans that will be forgiven by the federal government if … for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. The Fund’s commitment will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-50-million-toward-small-business-relief-job-retention