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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 37,900 refunds totaling almost $480 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsTown of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… to the Board for audit as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law), Section 123. As a result, the Board was unable to … (OSC) in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), Section 30. Recommendations The audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… pandemic, as employment declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report … Recipients were eligible to receive an additional $600 per week through the Federal Pandemic Unemployment … that will end on March 14, 2021, and an extra $300 per week of FPUC. The CARES Act also earmarked funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryOpinion 2004-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (purchases for municipal hospitals and nutrition programs pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… that the School received the awarded New York State Office of General Services contract (State contract) pricing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06Vendor File Advisory No. 6
… will also display “Vendor Classifications,” a designation for the type of business the State does with each vendor. … on procurement and payment activities. References: For specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… special education preschool program providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs special education … the state even though the employees were also working for other service programs; $32,142 in checks that Milestone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program accounts tax deductible* but now … to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… 335% higher than they were in 2003, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Households across the nation … to 73% for the United States as a whole. However, DiNapoli’s report found per capita debt in New York differs in notable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … The state Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… in SFY 2019-20. “Public assistance” as discussed in this report includes both Family Assistance (FA) and Safety … than doubled, rising from $4.3 billion in SFY 2019-20. Much of the increase is due to federal legislation … benefits in March 2020 and will continue doing so as long as the national public health emergency, currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… 1, 2014 to July 23, 2018. Background HESC administers 27 State scholarship and loan forgiveness programs (including … our audit, recipients could attend any State University of New York or City University of New York two-year or four-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… The DMNA headquarters property manager is responsible for maintaining a real-time database of State weapons … Monthly pension payments depend on factors such as salary and years of service and must reflect Cost of Living … The objective of our initial audit, issued April 27, 2020, was to determine whether DMNA had adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) credited the Department of Civil Service (Department) for all rebate revenue due under its contract with the … to provide certain amendments to manufacturer agreements. This limited our ability to ensure the Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health provides … reinvestments. We identified certain inconsistencies with how the NIS data is collected, which could impact the … of the information included in the reports. These included how providers reported NIS for different services, the timing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of … centers, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and agricultural and technical institutes across the … initial determination of residency status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… part of Stony Brook University, it is governed by certain federal, state, and State University of New York (SUNY) … employees involved in the procurement process adhere to federal, state and SUNY guidelines; Establish a control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in … resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in … a more diverse, skilled and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Employment Statewide Declined in 2020 Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic In calendar year 2020, the … of 6.1 percent. New York ranked second among the states for job losses in 2020; California ranked highest with a … Wages in the State Decrease, Even As Personal Income Increases Due to the pandemic’s impact on employment, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trends