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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget: “After extended deliberation, the Governor and Legislature have finalized a state budget. Major policy … shadow on this budget. Market volatility and declining business and consumer confidence may upend the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… with the Law. Key Findings We found that there is room for improvement in how the MTA’s three self-insured agencies … administers its own plan and uses its own procedures for processing claims, and the MTA does not monitor the … were penalized 547 times by the WCB, totaling $576,030, for violations of the Law, including late payments, late …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansOpinion 89-14
… or school district. We expressed the view in 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-120, p 149 that since section 986(1) entitles … envelopes with their tax payments (see also 28 Opns St Comp, 1972, p 167). There have been no amendments to … for services provided to taxpayers (see e.g., 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-220, p 300; 33 Opns St Comp, 1977, p 62; 1974 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-14Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age … provided Washington with the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various people. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2016
… effort is an expandable $2 billion low emissions index for public equity investments. As New York State … Green Purchasing Programs, Farmland Protection and Funding for Environmental programs . Through audits of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2016DiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… in December added to a positive short-term picture for the state’s budget,”DiNapoli said. “However, revenue that … $5.1 billion, primarily because of Medicaid and spending for education. Receipts collected in the General Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… and school district employees, and their dependents. In 2017, NYSHIP cost the State, other government employers, … by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire Plan members may also choose to … higher than reimbursements for the same services provided in-network. Also, when Empire Plan members elect to use an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… ability to perform critical work or compromise the integrity of the local government or school, its employees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesManaged Care Organizations – Payments to Ineligible Providers (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit … audit objective was to determine whether the Department of Health (Department) and MCOs had adequate processes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/managed-care-organizations-payments-ineligible-providers-followShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… growth and long term returns to shareholders. We look forward to seeing Lowe's continued progress and … of climate change, and they're increasingly stepping up to do their part to reduce those impacts," said Winston … from Lowe's as it is a step in the right direction and we look forward to working with them in the coming months." A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… from 2011 through 2016. During that time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while … health of our communities and the economy.” The U.S. Small Business Administration primarily defines a small business as one with fewer than 500 employees. Among the more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education … the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the … Inc., a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1513
… the 2016 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. Background Taxable travel reimbursements … Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to … W-2 reporting on any excess amounts paid. “Excess amount” is the portion that is greater than the applicable Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1513-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1434
… the 2015 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. Background Taxable travel reimbursements … Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to … W-2 reporting on any excess amounts paid. “Excess amount” is the portion that is greater than the applicable Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1434-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1356
… the 2014 calendar year-end procedures for taxable travel reimbursement. Background Taxable travel reimbursements … Employee Payments Taxable Under the IRS One-Year Rule Excess PCM and Per Diem Amounts: IRS rules relating to … W-2 reporting on any excess amounts paid. “Excess amount” is the portion that is greater than the applicable Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1356-year-end-procedure-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1282
… than the applicable Federal rate and not substantiated by receipts. The 2013 maximum rate allowed by IRS for PCM is 56.5 cents per mile effective from January … December 6, 2013, and will include all reimbursements paid by the SFS from November 23, 2013 through December 6, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1282-year-end-procedures-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March 2020,” DiNapoli said. “Combined with … restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help New York’s local governments rebound from the effects of last … rising 6.9 percent, or $93 million, over May 2019. New York City’s collections totaled $636 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 … periodically release research and policy reports probing how local authorities can operate more effectively and be more accountable to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparency