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Town of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Volney (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) performed his … and the Town Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … and the Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. As a result, the Town may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93DiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry … the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years … continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city budgets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llpDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingII.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… the agency or its chief fiscal officer may hold internal hearings at which program managers outline their budgetary … additional information from the agencies and hold informal hearings or meetings with agency management to clarify … veto by a vote of two-thirds of the members of each house. The appropriation bills legally authorize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planningVII.3 AP Adjustment Voucher Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… of transactions and required Vendor ID to be used on each AP Adjustment Voucher. New York State often receives checks … misapplied. DTF – Treasury will notify the agency that an AP Adjustment Voucher must be completed so a new payment can be issued. An AP Adjustment Voucher is used by agencies to submit a ROA. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3-ap-adjustment-voucher-overviewDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… increase over the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on Wall … of additional support, including action in Washington on a new round of stimulus and relief. Wall Street’s growth can … the pretax profits of the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City Metropolitan Area in March 2022 compared … year ago, driven by double-digit increases in the costs of energy and transportation. Despite lagging inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. Background We examined high … previous overpayments due and owing to the Department from New York State employees. We reviewed pertinent supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018National Directory of New Hires Data Security
… (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As part of managing these programs, OTDA obtains … Services). The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. OTDA uses Directory data to verify TANF and SNAP eligibility information. The identification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven by double digit growth in New York City. Total sales tax collections reached nearly … of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the third quarter, after relatively weaker collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli: $246,900 Average Bonus on Wall Street, Up 6% in 2025
… 2025 estimate is based on personal income tax withholding trends and includes cash bonuses paid for work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-246900-average-bonus-on-wall-street-up-6-percent-in-2025Population Data, Resources and Publications
… population estimates from the United States Census Bureau. Download the local government All Data Worksheet Excel file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/population-data-resources-and-publicationsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for … their work goals and expectations. The objective of our initial audit, which was issued August 2022 and covered … progress in addressing the problems identified in our initial audit report. Of the initial report’s four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 … bidding requirements. Village officials purchased three loaders totaling $271,491 without soliciting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Helping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands reported $26 in non-personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help ensure the safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The … the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether: (i) … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate; and (ii) the … current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017