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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … 26,000 payments valued at more than $43.1 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Tuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest student … in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State scholarship programs. Schools receiving State financial aid payments are responsible for certifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Determined by the New York State of Health System (Report 2014-S-4 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) … covered the period October 1, 2013 through October 1, 2014. We were unable to fully assess NYSOH controls over … Determined by the New York State of Health System (2014-S-4) … To determine the implementation status of the 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This 2 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts as well as 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… projects. The Code applies to every facility owned or operated by districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … costs for a variety of reasons (e.g., project was canceled or did not require an estimated cost). The average cost for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not include estimated amounts for tax certiorari judgment or the district’s plan for funding them. In addition, the … developed IT policies such as a breach notification policy or online banking policy. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board has not established a standard leave request form or other formal procedure for employees to request leave … totaling $31,823 did not contain sufficient itemization or documentation. The board also did not audit these claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Statement on Greenville Arrest for Alleged Theft of Taxpayer Funded Resources
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … an investigation by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Police. "Mr. Williams allegedly abused his position by … said. "Thanks to my ongoing partnership with the New York State Police, Mr. Williams' alleged acts have been brought to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-statement-greenville-arrest-alleged-theft-taxpayer-funded-resourcesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Collections across the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was … The city’s sales tax collections grew by $304 million, or 4.8 percent from 2013 to 2014, compared to 6.8 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The company’s audit committee did not audit the bills or review the treasurer’s records. There was no review of bank statements, canceled checks or bank reconciliations. Furthermore, the audit committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to … money. Whether these scams are new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli … said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audit claims for these services. The board did not review or approve claims totaling $1.9 million. Eastport-South Manor … outlining how user access rights should be established or modified. In addition, the purchasing agent has access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) The board is not adopting realistic budgets or ensuring the prudent use of district funds. Over the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… and services has increased the cost of doing business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … upward or downward to reflect actual vendor results for the quarter as a whole. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be reported in July. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State Finance Law, Business Units cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsXI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… All contracts or amendments between the State of New York and any contractor (whether individual, … applies to the signature of the contractor with whom the State is doing business. It is not necessary that the signature of the State official executing the agreement be acknowledged. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… Still, some sectors have lost jobs in the past year or seen growth slow.” New York City is benefiting from the … employment sectors with health care accounting for 35,300, or 40 percent, of the jobs added. Over the past ten years, … to decline to all-time lows. Read the full report , or go to: https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt11-2020.pdf Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsManagement of Invasive Species
… of native species, risks to public safety, human illness, or damage to crops and livestock and are deemed "invasive." … are generally classified as aquatic invasive species (AIS) or terrestrial invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly … and boating activities. Boat stewards are volunteers or paid members of the community who provide the public with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percent