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Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), … and a stable forest economy, in 1974, New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive program (480a Program) for qualifying private forest landowners. The Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption amount was incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) failed to spend millions of dollars on … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There are older New Yorkers waiting for services to help them remain independent and out of nursing homes, but the Office for the Aging isn’t doing enough to make sure the funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: NYC Executive Budget Currently Balanced, But Risks Threaten Long-Term Fiscal Stability
… and address spending growth, particularly for its largest cost drivers. Proactive and prudent fiscal choices in the … and public health measures in FY 2027. However, much of this funding will have to be renegotiated next year. The … rising social services, partially offset by better-than-projected property and personal income tax revenues. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-nyc-executive-budget-currently-balanced-risks-threaten-long-term-fiscal-stabilityState Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… (DOH) paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who … program managed by DOH, provides a wide range of health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… disabled adults or seniors at potential risk, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the wellbeing of many more vulnerable New Yorkers. … at designated times of a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… recommendations.” “Once again, the New York State Catholic Conference and the Catholic non-profit organizations it represents are grateful … Richard E. Barnes, Executive Director, New York State Catholic Conference. “However, real progress is being made, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateCUNY Bulletin No. CU-768
… on the Additional Pay page using the appropriate earnings code. For each new grant payment or additional amount that … at the Effective Date level of the appropriate earnings code. Earnings Code: CGR, XCR, YCR, ZCR or CGT, XCT, YCT, ZCT Effective Date: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-768-2023-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… if a patient is transferred to another facility, is evacuated, or leaves to go home. The eFINDS system was … Sandy because of the number of patients who had to be evacuated. However, the audit determined 35 of 287 programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2433
… instructions to agencies for entering the Fiscal Year 20262027 Referral Bonus payments for eligible employees at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2433-fiscal-year-2026-2027-referral-bonus-eligible-employees-departmentWestchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
… was to review controls over the College’s fixed assets for the period September 1, 2015 through March 8, 2017. … and part-time students. Departmental and capital budgets for 2016-17 were $122.5 million and $3.8 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Opinion 2004-2
… whether a town is prohibited from entering into a contract for the purchase of gravel from a vendor who may obtain at … member. The vendor leases the property from the spouse for "fair market value," and has the right, but not the … municipality that they serve (General Municipal Law §801). For purposes of article 18, a "contract" includes any express …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… required request for proposal or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The town’s procurement policy … solicitation of competition, such as written proposals or quotes, for the procurement of professional services. Town of … policy. District officials were unable to provide written quotes for 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… following local government and school audits were issued. South Hornell Fire Protection Company, Inc. – Disbursements … 2019 through 2024 annual financial reports with DiNapoli’s office, as required by law. Cicero Volunteer Fire Department … Town of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (Columbia County) Although the board conducted an audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… and Connecticut. The MTA has two agencies that provide bus and subway service within New York City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus service throughout New York City as well as the Staten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followLead Poisoning Prevention Program
… the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Our audit covered children identified with elevated blood lead levels during … staff are not consistently scheduling and conducting on-site reviews of LHDs' Program implementation, contrary to the … every three years at a minimum. Notably, we found that 4 of the 56 LHDs have not been reviewed since 2010. Five of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Facilities Corporation: Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020‑S‑64) The corporation … ill and chemically addicted homeless adults at their 200-bed Jack Ryan Residence. Auditors found the department is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $835,152 that the claims auditor approved. Gates-Chili Central School District – Financial Management (Monroe … funds to finance the district’s increased costs. Homer Central School District – Criminal History Background Checks … fund balance totaling $3,670,000 was not used. Massena Central School District – Selected Non-Payroll Disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… that the board did not properly plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the board … the board allowed the treasurer to perform all key aspects of district financial operations without providing … $30,455, in the treasurer’s custody that were not recorded on the annual report sent to the State Comptroller’s Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the highest level … or federal government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-government