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Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes building improvements and safety upgrades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greater-amsterdam-2022-50.pdfIndependent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12.pdfWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
Determine whether the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/western-regional-otb-2021-65.pdfReport on Estimated Receipts and Disbursements State Fiscal Years 2021-22 through 2023-24
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) estimates that the State’s tax revenues will increase by 22.2 percent or $18.3 billion in SFY 2021-22 from the previous year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-receipts-disbursement-21-24.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2115
… and direct deposit advices may also be delayed. The Division of the Treasury will hold both the paychecks and electronic files … and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2115-paycheck-distribution-april-6-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… the State University of New York (28***, [excluding SUNY Construction Fund 28990]), City University of New York … and NYSPO bulletin boards for additional information and updates. Agencies should notify the Division of the Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… State agencies spent more than $337 million on overtime in the first six months of 2015, a jump of $21 million over … and see what changes can be made to reduce their reliance on overtime.” The Department of Corrections and Community … State agencies spent more than $337 million on overtime in the first six months of 2015 a jump of $21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015Opinion 92-6
… Municipal Law if the highway superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to … have a conflict of interest if the superintendent were to award contracts for the repair of town highway equipment to … Finally, although it may not be illegal, the award of highway contracts to the clerk's husband would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6Opinion 91-59
… fire insurance tax moneys to provide death benefits to family members of deceased volunteer firefighters, and to … tax moneys to fund a death benefit payable to the family of deceased volunteer firefighters since, in our … the New York State Insurance Department. December 10, 1991 Dennis Mulligan, Chairman Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 95-20
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees … in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief will depend on the nature of the relief sought. If the court is required … Court would be required to hear the same evidence and pass on the same issues whether there was one objectant or seven" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 93-28
… subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) HIGHWAY LAW, §§10-c, 284: Consolidated Local Highway … Whether moneys received pursuant to section 10c of the Highway Law are subject to the agreement between the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 94-6
… Contracts (tenant member of housing authority employed by residential management corporation) -- Public Housing Authorities (tenant member employed by residential management corporation) PUBLIC HOUSING … Law, §36, when a public housing authority contracts with a residential management corporation to operate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Tops $316 Million Halfway Into 2014
… Last year, overtime at state agencies rose to a record $611 million, up nearly 16 percent over 2012. Some of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-tops-316-million-halfway-2014DiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and the New York State Police today announced that Bruce Karam, the former … Oneida District Attorney Todd Carville and the New York State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kXI.18.G Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Debarment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the WCL, the Workers’ Compensation Board requires that a business seeking to enter into a State contract submit … 3 ; or Form SI-12 4 – Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance; or Form GSI-105.2 5 Certificate of Participation in Workers’ Compensation Group Self-Insurance; or CE-200 6 – Certificate of Attestation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18g-workers-compensation-coverage-and-debarmentIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… state appropriated funds are to be immediately documented and transmitted to the State's Treasury pursuant to §121 of … the expenditure balance on the appropriation/segregation and federal grant award, as well as increasing the undrawn … state appropriated funds are to be immediately documented and transmitted to the States Treasury pursuant to 121 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor primary authority and responsibility for budget formulation, … of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor primary authority and responsibility for budget formulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewImplications for the Future – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… faced the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the economy continued to be felt and was heightened by … funding for New York State. The State Relies Heavily on a Small Segment of Taxpayers New York State’s budget relies heavily on its Personal Income Tax (PIT), which produces almost 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/implications-futureMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged … require all ordering and referring physicians and other professionals providing services through the Medicaid … the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It further allows the Department to verify the provider’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing