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DiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… milk and other dairy production, as well as wine, apples, maple syrup and other products. “New York’s economy is still fueled by agricultural activity and the production … products and the unmistakable conclusion that agriculture is a cornerstone of our rural economy both upstate and on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyFederal Support of the State’s Safety Net – Federal Funding and New York
… Federal Support of the States Safety Net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-support-states-safety-netComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Budgeting (Sullivan County) Budget estimates for revenues and expenditures have not been aligned with … School District – Financial Condition (Orange County) For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, district officials … from $16.5 million in 2010-11 to $10.3 million in 2012-13. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit … (Report 2021-S-11 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the Medicaid program. For … To determine the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/20/maximizing-drug-rebates-under-federal-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followVillage of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… financial condition. The Board used unrealistic revenue estimates during the budget process. The Village’s overall … develop a fund balance policy, multiyear financial plan or capital plan. Key Recommendations Develop reasonable revenue … a fund balance policy, multiyear financial plan and a capital plan. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fund. Village of Owego – Clerk-Treasurer’s Office and Parking Tickets (Tioga County) The clerk-treasurer’s cash and … unreliable. The justices and the board did not ensure that parking tickets were collected, recorded and deposited in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1A Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… low-income individuals and households supplement their grocery budgets and afford healthy foods. Gross monthly … of online food delivery and providing incentives to bring grocery stores and healthy food to food deserts. In addition, … food at home refers to total expenditures for food at grocery stores (or other food stores) and food prepared by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… environmental beautification services statewide. Public Service Commission $249.2 million for the Utility Arrears … Long Island Power Authority, $9 million to Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., $5.8 million to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, $4.4 million to National Fuel Gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyImproper Payments to a Physical Therapist (Follow-Up)
… a wide range of health care services, including physical therapy services, to individuals who are economically … physical therapist who owned and operated Madison Physical Therapy located in Brooklyn, New York, billed Medicaid in … rendered by other clinicians working for Madison Physical Therapy. In our initial audit report, we made two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/improper-payments-physical-therapist-followTown of Corning – Financial Condition (2020M-13)
… for revenues and appropriations are reasonable based on historical or known trends. Develop multiyear financial … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/14/town-corning-financial-condition-2020m-13New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … information; and annual external audit reports. Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC’s) audit and corrective … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … revenues to fund recurring expenditures. Key Findings The 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for Health … could nearly deplete the Town’s general fund by the end of 2026. The 2026 preliminary budget includes a tax levy for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7DiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… New York state’s over 900 registered apprenticeship programs provide thousands of … to see the work we’re doing right now to modernize the Registered Apprenticeship program addresses many of the … with both businesses and apprentices. This will ensure Registered Apprenticeships continue to evolve to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Auditors found officials did not verify the accuracy of vendor charges leading to fuel overcharges totaling $1,498 … needs. Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (Nassau County) The board … adequate controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Long-Term Care Plans
… such as home health care, nursing home care, and durable medical equipment, to people who are chronically ill or … or a contractor that operates a statewide enrollment center for public health insurance programs. Enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-long-term-care-plansLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… and nearly 3,000 employers, NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the nation. The New York State … projection based on information provided by our automated records. The information in your member annual statement is … for most Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 members. Estimates for Divorce Proceedings If you are in the process of a divorce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Southwestern Central School District and the Warsaw Central School District . “In an era of limited … receipts and that each claim had been properly authorized. Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1IX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of federal domestic assistance programs and directs the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect and … This Act provides for the distribution of information of federal domestic assistance programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B25-1-8)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2026. Background Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD (the … bill which totaled more than $2.7 million in February 2026. Therefore, we estimate that the $5 million remaining … million in revenues received in the first three months of 2026 will not be sufficient to pay for the City’s monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/21/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b25-1-8