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DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsComptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… from Medicaid in 2011, it had an obligation under the law to return those funds within 60 days. Instead, Continuum … this matter, we quickly partnered with law enforcement to recover taxpayer dollars, including further overpayments that came to light only afterwards. I thank U.S. Attorney Preet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperlyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Auditors found that the town did not document how grant funds were spent and failed to ensure the intended objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXIII.4.D Meals and Incidental Expenses Breakdown – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Agencies should refer to the GSA website for future, current, and past per diem rates. Please note the following … of Travel” per diem rates. October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025 Meals and Incidental Expenses Total Continental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4d-meals-and-incidental-expenses-breakdownState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… “New York lost one of our legal pioneers today. Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye led our state’s top court through difficult decisions and rightly pushed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kayeState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… those children, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Children in foster care must be closely looked after by city … state's 140,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, … auditors found the number of noise complaints called in to the city's 311 system rose from 86,365 in 2010 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for encouraging New York to adopt meaningful oversight and … to recognize the New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that … local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of this proposal and signing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and … Opioid deaths skyrocketed by 44% in 2020 over the prior year, while the number of inpatients decreased 33%. Providers … plans after a program’s initial certification, leaving it up to providers to update them. Auditors reviewed a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessCUNY Bulletin No. CU-842
… on the OSC website. Tax Information: These monies are taxable income subject to all employment taxes and income taxes, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross, and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The retroactive payments are supplemental taxable income and will be included in the employee’s taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-842-2023-2024-professional-staff-congress-psc-retroactiveBridgehampton Fire District – Length of Service Award Program and Purchasing Practices (2017M-251)
… District’s adopted LOSAP point system does not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 2016 LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/03/02/bridgehampton-fire-district-length-service-award-program-and-purchasingTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 we reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported, the Board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Commission (Commission) was monitoring and enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. We found that the Commission had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is facing an unprecedented challenge – a completely … drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonTown of Palermo – Procurement and Fuel Inventory (2020M-100)
… Town of Palermo (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services and properly accounted for … $101,121 was purchased without competition. Overpaid a vendor by almost $2,500. Invoices were not compared to … and approved it since 2002. The policy is outdated, does not provide adequate guidance or comply with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/13/town-palermo-procurement-and-fuel-inventory-2020m-100Town of Milton – Financial Records and Reports and Sales Tax Revenues (2014M-357)
… August 31, 2014. Background The Town of Milton is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately … budgeted and allocated sales tax revenue, resulting in Town taxpayers with real property located in the Village of Ballston Spa receiving an extra benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/20/town-milton-financial-records-and-reports-and-sales-tax-revenues-2014m-357XII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… from tax exempt hospitals or extended care facilities All attorney services except for real estate transactions. What … directly to attorneys Payments made directly to an attorney for settlements or judgments Business Units do not … or joint payments are being made to the claimant and/or an attorney or law firm (attorney), one or two Forms 1099-MISC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsOpinion 92-1
… (mandatory nature of withdrawal provisions); (procedure for withdrawal upon deposit of appropriate securities); … withdrawn); (substitution of certificates of participation for); (types of securities which may be substituted for) … to collect all interest on the securities deposited and pay it to the contractor. A reasonable fee may be imposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1