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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New … Economic Trends Paycheck Protection Program Helps 72% of New York Small Businesses Program Must Boost Aid to … of New York State small businesses received assistance in recent months through the federal government’s Paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… mission. Among the questionable expenses were payments for meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and … authority policy or lacked sufficient justification of the business need. NFTA lacked formal policies and procedures for … the costs for special events, memberships and gifts to business officials in another country. Rochester-Genesee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and guidance are sufficient for local social service districts to effectively reduce … balances and initiate the process that would allow these funds to be escheated, as required by law. The audit covered … to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which will then expand outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-430
… be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and a Report of Check Exchange ( Form AC 1476-P ). For recipients of a previously deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-430-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-locksmithsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-16
… provides for a 2.75% Salary Increase for employees who, on or after the effective date of the Increase, have a status of Active, Paid Leave, or Leave of Absence due … following messages: Salary Below Minimum Position and Job do not match Agency Actions The following procedures must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-16-april-1-2005-salary-and-location-pay-increasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 719
… processing of the automatic increases: NHRP704 Mass Salary Payment Report This report identifies all employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/719-march-31-2007-salary-increase-and-ending-other-payments-certainDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… controversial, and seemingly counterintuitive, experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by … receptacles showed little evidence of success, according to an audit released by his office today. "There's no … 2012, MTA reported mixed results. There was no noticeable change in the rat population at the stations. The MTA didn't …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP waived … Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating local government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… payments which result from contracts with hospitals that do not include language that limits the reimbursement of … amounts for special items; however, some contracts do not have similar limitations. As of December 31, 2016, Empire had … special items; 29 based the reimbursement of special items on the hospitals’ gross charges (i.e., no limit); and 16 did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… of quality prevention, health care, and support services for those impacted by HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted … has developed guidelines, materials, and strategies for not-for-profit agencies to strengthen financial … Institute has insufficient assurance that all claims for reimbursement are appropriate. Although Institute personnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsOpinion 2007-4
Whether a village may hold the proceeds of unneeded village real property sales to finance appropriations for annual ambulance services agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4Opinion 2003-7
… AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) TOWN LAW §277(4): Moneys, in lieu of land for park, playground and other recreational purposes, may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… the state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the … games, video lottery terminals (VLTs), racetrack wagering, casinos, sports betting and other authorized activities. … occurs among males, African Americans and adults who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods. According to OASAS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need to address system shortfalls … soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid … one case, DiNapoli’s auditors found Medicaid reimbursed a clinic for seven dental cleanings for one patient in a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresOpinion 88-10
… TAXES -- Gross Receipts Tax (liability of municipality for) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Modification (addition of amount of … §103: A petroleum business awarded a municipal contract for fuel oil may not add on the amount of the gross receipts … asked whether the successful bidder on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… delivered meals. The audit covered the period from July 2018 through February 2021. Additionally, we reviewed documentation related to … are required to contact their clients at least once every 2 months to check on their welfare. Clients can submit meal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… In a report released today , New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the … unrestricted reserves over time. Cities including San Antonio, Dallas and San Jose report unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… up 44.3% of its total labor force, more than double the national share of 18.6%. “New York City’s labor market and … to the city’s peak in 2015. There are still many barriers for individuals who come to the U.S. looking for work and a … that pay less than the private sector as a whole, such as health care and social assistance and accommodation and food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … for granting, changing and disabling network user account access. North Tonawanda City School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, the State Attorney … contract. ESDC only provided details about Start-Up NY, a tax free incentive program for businesses affiliated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contract