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Oversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (Report 2024-F-21)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46-response.pdfOffice Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation Shifts
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to hybrid office work arrangements have raised questions about the health of office commercial real estate and its potential impact on the economy and the finances of governments reliant on its tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2025.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of NotforProfit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance 2016S79
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription drugs dispensed to Medicaid recipients. … and thereafter are appropriately claimed and collected for the providers we identified; and monitor providers’ use … rebate invoicing and to monitor and make recommendations for improvements in the rebate process. Of the initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59 (Follow-Up)
… to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes billed on claims that indicate the medical services … assessment to identify providers with unusual modifier 59 billing patterns and take appropriate actions, including … new fraud and abuse detection program to identify aberrant billing patterns, including inappropriate uses of modifier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59-followDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a … and their bottom lines,” said DiNapoli. “With little to no growth in sales tax collections, most counties have exercised additional caution when making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1692
… Form W-2 and the agency appropriation will be refunded in full. Unfortunately, there are processing limitations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1692-processing-2018-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-28-2018-instDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal year, according to a report issued today by … includes all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. “Local government officials need to brace … (which have fiscal years beginning July 1) could range from a loss of $182.7 million, assuming a factor of 0.73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016Infant and Child Learning Center – The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and half-day Special Classes, full-day Special Class in an Integrated Setting, and Special Education Itinerant … for services under these programs are based on fixed fees. In addition, ICLC operated a day care program and a Department of Health-funded Early Intervention program. In 2011, the State University of New York Downstate Medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/infant-and-child-learning-center-research-foundation-state-university-new-york-complianceDiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-215
… to Section 7 of Chapter 400 of the Laws of 2014. Effective Date(s) The April 2015 UCS Salary Increase (Bargaining Units … Code of HRY (Grade 560) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 560) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who are in a graded position (Grade 501-538) Employees in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-215-april-2015-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-salaryUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-243
… inserted using the effective date of the Rehire or Return from Leave action. If the employee is newly hired or … inserted using the effective date of the Rehire or Return from Leave action. If the employee is newly hired or … such as OT at 1.5 (OTD) and Holiday Pay (HPA), resulting from payment of the April 2016 and April 2017 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-243-april-2016-and-april-2017-salary-increases-salary-admin-planCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… and overweight vehicles and loads on the State highway system through a permitting process that helps maintain highway safety and protect the integrity and reliability of roads and … safe and efficient transportation system for the traveling public and protect the integrity and reliability of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1532
… of Check Return for Refund or Exchange) and the impact on the employee’s 2016 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) and … limitations for AC230s received after this date. Impact on Employee Form-W2 Reporting The IRS considers overpayments … have the income reported or subject to taxation. Impact on Recovery of Taxes OSC has a limited ability to recover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1532-processing-2016-salary-refunds-received-osc-after-december-30-2016-inst