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Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… Hoosick Falls, Syracuse and Newburgh are the latest signs of the need to spend more on water delivery systems. The … is $22 billion through the year 2030. The state Department of Health, meanwhile, puts the estimate much higher and … that need attention and resources, including contamination of water systems that can cause public health emergencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all … counties that took effect in late 2013, but were in place for all of 2014. Essex and Lewis counties increased their tax … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1275
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new deduction codes 616 PAF Retirement Before Tax (PAF … PAF Arrears Before Tax (PAF ARBTX) established for members of the New York State Police and Fireman Retirement System (PFRS). Affected Employees Members of PFRS in Tiers 3, 5 and 6 Background An Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1275-new-deduction-code-616-paf-retirement-tax-paf-btx-and-new-deductionDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… 16 release of a report from the Decarbonization Advisory Panel , which he created with Gov. Cuomo. The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s recommendations for managing the Fund’s exposure to … on the important work of the Decarbonization Advisory Panel.” DiNapoli will double, from $10 billion to $20 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts … is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building … to every facility owned or operated by districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) (collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy … 2013-S-4 ). Background Pharmacies that are enrolled in the Medicaid program dispense prescription drugs to … Medicaid made proper payments to Joia and the Doctor in compliance with applicable Medicaid laws and regulations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber-followRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… and Salvage Facilities ( 2016-S-71 ). Background The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle … junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of July 11 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fTown of Altona – Apparent Misappropriations of Cash Receipts and Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2013M-282)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records and reports for the period January 1, … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns cash receipts and assess the completeness and accuracy of the Towns records and reports for the period Januar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/15/town-altona-apparent-misappropriations-cash-receipts-and-supervisors-records-andDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local communities. We still have … to the In-State program, of which more than $370 million is still available to invest in New York companies. In total, … of industry sectors and businesses. www.trillium-group.com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… District 17 Yadira Ramos-Herbert, first Latina Mayor of the City of New Rochelle Maria Kercado, President, Labor Council for … County Legislator District 17; Maria Kercado, President of Labor Council for Latin American Advancement; Judith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersDiNapoli Releases Report on Nonprofit Industry
… 1 in 6 private sector jobs in the state. While the number of nonprofits increased nationally between 2017-2022, they declined in New York and the number of jobs also fell by 4.1%. “Nonprofits play an important role … in our state and local economies and are an essential part of the fabric of the communities they serve, but their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-releases-report-nonprofit-industryExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program. DOH uses two methods to pay for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, DOH pays health care providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followNew York City Airport Lease
… Authority of New York and New Jersey was in compliance with certain key terms of the lease and ancillary agreements with New York City for the municipal airports. The audit … on our testing, we believe the Port Authority has complied with the terms related to base rent payments to the City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/19/new-york-city-airport-leaseOpinion 94-19
… 31, 1993 is chargeable against the local government's debt limit. You ask whether the face amount of "zero coupon … this constitutional amendment were implemented by chapter 201 of the Laws of 1994, which also is effective January 1, 1994. Among other changes, chapter 201 amended Local Finance Law, §57.00(e) with respect to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19