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Controls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16)
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfAFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… acres located in agricultural districts classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… cash advance accounts, custodial accounts (e.g. inmate funds, patient accounts, etc.), agency funds, etc. All … checks are written off and turn over to the OSC Bureau of Unclaimed Funds. All questions concerning the disposition of uncashed checks should be directed to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. Information and phone numbers concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… New York’s Clean Energy Fund (CEF), established in 2016 to help New York reach its clean energy goals, has made good progress … New Yorks Clean Energy Fund CEF established in 2016 to help New York reach its clean energy goals has made good progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion through February, $1.2 … month $40.8 million higher than current projections; All Funds spending of $122 billion through February was $147.2 … focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, New York; and Anne T. Donnelly, Nassau County District Attorney announced today the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… York City Department of Social Services, is responsible for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the … with DHS. A typical provider contract includes provisions for procurement, inventory procedures, and maintenance of records. DHS is responsible for ensuring that all shelters operating under its regulatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… visit amusements parks, attend outdoor festivals and concerts, or spend time gardening or stargazing. All types of … 1. Other activities, which include outdoor festivals and concerts, sporting events, amusement parks and golf courses, … activities. For example, it ranked second for festivals, concerts and sporting events; third for camping and hiking; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal … today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v American Federation of State County and Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… a small share of overall utilization. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines telehealth … as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a … updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… during the entire year. Because the city was hit earliest and hardest by the pandemic, it had a 35 percent decline … a spike in unemployment and a sharp decline in retail and food services sales in the months to follow. The third … spending in other industry groups, such as “beer, wine, and liquor stores” and “other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Medicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid … use disorder treatment information among different health care providers is expected to continue. Key Findings … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Medicaid Managed Care Premiums for Recipients With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislation passed by the House of Representatives on February 27 would provide $12.7 … in unrestricted aid to New York State, according to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, chaired by … Wyoming County $7,730,408 Yates County $4,831,723 Source: House Committee on Oversight and Reform The Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the … that such behavior will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District … Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along with assistance from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsAccounting for Medicaid-Related Intergovernmental Transfers
This bulletin is to provide accounting guidance to counties for Medicaid-related intergovernmental transfers (IGTs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2021/pdf/accounting-for-medicaid-related-intergovernmental-transfers.pdf