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DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… the COVID-19 pandemic,” said DiNapoli. “While this is good news, local leaders are advised to budget carefully. If this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… board and district officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserves. As of June 30, 2021, the recalculated surplus fund balance was $3.3 million, which exceeds the 4% statutory … the debt reserve fund. Workers’ compensation reserves fund balance of $836,000 can fund the average workers’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 9, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than Half of Adult New Yorkers Affected by Loss of Employment Income As … and Updates … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to effectively manage the town’s financial condition is further hampered by not requiring regular financial … to officials. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket … contracts with United HealthCare (United) to process and pay medical claims from health care providers for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandOpinion 94-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Tax Levy … guarantees (see NY Const, art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica Houses v Buffalo Sewer Authority, 65 NY2d 489, 492 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Medicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made proper payments to Joia … to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year … which increases the risk that these drugs could have been diverted for inappropriate, unauthorized, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberOpinion 93-8
… the debt limit prescribed by Local Finance Law, §104.00. For purposes of determining the amount of outstanding … variable rate debt which bears interest at rates and for periods specified at the time of issuance. Finally, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of … a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… funds,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the partnership between my office, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… information and financial feasibility analyses, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … this help, provide their financial statements, and project how many full time equivalent (FTE) jobs will be created or … adequately track the status of inquiries from businesses about its assistance programs. There were inquiries with no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across the State. These Programs serve an … a new Program, providers must apply for and obtain OASAS certification. Programs may be certified to operate for a … found that: OASAS personnel review Plans only at initial certification, despite guidance that states they will review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… The State’s Empire State Development agency (ESD) has not been meeting statutory requirements to provide accurate, … (USAN). Only one of these is reported by ESD to have definitive development plans. USAN purchased properties … Empire State Development: Real Property Portfolio … The States Empire State Development agency ESD has not been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… $71,697 in payroll expenses, and a $300,000 payment to one vendor for which we could not determine what services were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… outlines the process and documentation requirements for purchase order submittals subject to OSC approval. Purchase … Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that exceed the OSC approval thresholds and do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewDeRuyter Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-4)
… has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/deruyter-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Vertus Charter … the compensation paid was accurate. Therefore, the report does not contain recommendations. Town of Cohocton – Procurement (Steuben County) Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… provides leadership, guidance, and support to local Social Services Districts (Local Districts) and the New York City … residents. In 2020, OTDA updated regulations to require all new family and adult shelters, regardless of size, to be … totaling $1.6 billion. OTDA stated that, as of October 21, 2024, there were 588 certified shelters. OTDA officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… has since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15