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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Overall, local collections totaled $1.84 billion for the month, up $41 million year over year. “October growth in … million, an increase of 4.1%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberState Agencies Bulletin No. 306
… information about additional public queries available for agency use. Affected Employees Agency PaySR users with … section of PS Query. Generic public queries make it easier for PS Query users to retrieve information needed for frequently used reports or data requests. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/306-new-generic-public-queries-ps-query-databaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1022
… for an increase to the 25 year longevity step. Across the Board raises shall be applied to longevities. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1022-implementation-general-salary-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1020
… other Increases and to provide agencies with instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … between New York State and NYSCOPBA (BU21) and provides for salary increases and additional payments for those employees covered by the agreement EXCEPT for those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1020-implementation-general-salary-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… well as SUNY’s own requirements on hazardous materials and waste. Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply with all applicable rules, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the department to rebates it missed out on, according to a report released … department promptly updated its procedures to include drug rebates it has previously missed and was able to recoup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… A third of the 30 State University of New York (SUNY) campus foundations were operating without the contracts … More than half of the foundations have not been audited by SUNY in at least 10 years. "We found numerous problems with SUNY's oversight of its campus foundations. SUNY does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Kiantone , Town of Lewisboro , Village of Mill Neck , Saratoga Springs Public Library , Town of Sweden … and guard against future operating deficits. Village of Mill Neck – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board … Library Town of Kiantone Town of Lewisboro Village of Mill Neck Saratoga Springs Public Library Town of Sweden Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … to causes they care about but the money is piling up for some funds,” DiNapoli said. “It is past time to fix the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesOpinion 94-17
… into contracts to provide for a system of collection and disposal of solid waste through, among other means, resource … a system of user fees to finance solid waste collection or disposal services (cf. Town Law, §§198[9][b]; County Law, … v City of Amsterdam, 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993) and the fee schedule must be consistent with constitutional equal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Opinion 93-8
… to increase the interest rate due to change in law) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §54.90: Variable rate bonds or notes issued pursuant to Local Finance Law, §54.90 may provide at the time of original … a variable rate bond or note issued pursuant to Local Finance Law, §54.90 may provide at the time of original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… $200,000 from an elderly victim. “Exploiting a vulnerable senior citizen to enrich yourself is a heinous offense,” … with the necessary treatment and services and is no longer living in his house. Zielinski remained in the home after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… the scheme. “Jan Hoffman and Katherine Pais allegedly took advantage of their positions and residents in need in a … that people who are placed in a position of trust and take advantage of the vulnerable will be held accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… have lost employment income since mid-March, compared to 48% nationally 37% of New York individuals anticipate that … did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 Clear Racial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program … the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. OTDA oversees the State’s … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. In general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followFinancial Reporting and Asset Allocation
… information on the Fund's estimated value and performance. 3rd Quarter, FY 2025-26 2nd Quarter, FY 2025-26 1st Quarter, FY 2025-26 Year End Value, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/financial-reporting-and-asset-allocationDebt – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… over the next five years, declining to $309 million in SFY 2026-27. For both SFYs 2020-21 and 2021-22, new debt … service otherwise due during SFY 2022-23 through SFY 2026-27 was prepaid or defeased in SFY 2021-22. Prepayments … general obligation bond ratings were assigned as follows: AA+ by Fitch Ratings; Aa2 by Moody’s Investors Service; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/debtUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Purpose To determine whether Orthopedic Associates of Long Island, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments made … primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering a range of services from inpatient hospital care to outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… prescriptions were missing or invalid; Claims in which the medication dispensing labels contained inaccurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Key Findings The Department has not effectively monitored manufacturer or retailer compliance with the Law. Although … was enacted, no fines or penalties have been issued to a manufacturer or retailer, and the Department has never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law