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Assessing the Targeting of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
In March and April 2020, Congress passed four stimulus bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the public health system and the economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/covid-19-relief-funds.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.3 billion and nearly 1.9 … York State Urban Development Corporation for office space in Erie County. Office of General Services – Design & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryTown of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Gorham (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets. … highway, sewer and water funds combined generated a total of $1.6 million in operating surpluses. In 2021, sales tax … were inappropriately recorded in the TW funds instead of the TOV funds, given property taxes were levied in the TOV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The district … $3.2 million. After the district’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… of the five boroughs with 2.7 million people in 2020 and was the fastest growing borough over the last decade (9.1 … 2010 to 2019, faster than citywide (28.7 percent). Leisure and hospitality sector jobs grew the fastest (by 109 … with nearly three-quarters occurring in restaurants and bars. The pandemic and public health response led …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,958 contracts for state … at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Board of Elections $3.9 million with Gaming Laboratories … pumps and motors at the River Front Pumping Station in Albany County. Office of General Services – Design & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… review and approval of contracts related to the COVID-19 crisis until Nov. 3, 2020. At the administration's … at Stony Brook University. Department of Transportation $16 million with H&L Contracting LLC for rehabilitation of 6.6 … of New York $1.1 million for purchases to support the COVID-19 pandemic response. Department of Civil Service $267 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberXIX.1.C PCIP Changes to Federal Grants – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… to support federal billing. This Customer Contract (and Federal Grant Award) is then associated to the Project ID in SFS. Individual Project IDs and Activity IDs are associated to the grant and, if a cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1c-pcip-changes-federal-grantsDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections statewide were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled $1.5 billion, down $95 million from January 2020. The decline was less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,460 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.5 billion and approved … Construction Corp. to rehabilitate the Bronx Armory in Bronx County. $5 million with Burns Bros. Contractors LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… accurately excluded 340B drugs from the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and sought appropriate rebates. The audit … June 30, 2015. Background Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-programTown of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine if the Town of Hempstead (Town) Board (Board) adopted realistic budgets and … Determine if the Town of Hempstead Town Board Board adopted realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 … million annually by paying down debt raises questions on how it will find additional savings and revenue to fund operations when federal aid runs out, according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropReport on the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Executive Budget
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe fiscal impact on New York State, and the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 demonstrates the need for additional federal assistance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2021-22.pdfTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … 8, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Oneonta … Town of Oneonta Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,982 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $5 billion and approved … of the East Bathhouse at the Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County. $3.7 million with S&L Specialty … In October the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1982 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand. This report … the period increased 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local … followed by cities at 19.4 percent ($1 billion). Property Tax – Inflation Far Outpaced Allowable Levy Growth Generally, the property tax cap limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Chautauqua County) The board and district officials have not developed adequate written policies and procedures … levels that were in accordance with statutory limits, they have annually appropriated fund balance towards the next … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued. Alden Central School … did not properly manage fuel operations. Specifically, the superintendent and business administrator did not … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits