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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, … and recreation, such as theaters, spectator sports and museums, as well as those in restaurants and hotels. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-304
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Affected … using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-304-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2020SUNY Bulletin No. SU-316
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing Discretionary Lump Sum Payments. Affected … using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 2.30815% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-316-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2021Henderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… records and reports. The District’s five-member Board is responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … serves as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67State Agencies Bulletin No. 739
… Background Council 82 has requested a new deduction code for Colonial-Paul Revere Insurance Company for Voluntary Group Life Insurance. OSC Actions OSC will … and/or changes on a weekly basis. Agency update is not available for this deduction. Questions To obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/739-new-deduction-code-537-colonial-paul-revereDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… Attorney Williams and the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and unacceptable. Thank you to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… gain. The New York State Police will remain vigilant in ceasing public corruption and those who use their position … felonies. He was arraigned in Oswego County Centralized Arraignment Part and is due back in court on August 22, 2023. The charges filed in this case are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… well as increased sales tax collections. Tax collections for the first seven months of the fiscal year were $220.7 … General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental … as well as funds from the federal government. The report is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Since becoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Expands Anti-Corruption Initiative
… he was chief counsel to the state Inspector General, an assistant attorney general in the state Attorney General’s … who ran a multi-million dollar Medicaid dental fraud in Brooklyn by exploiting homeless patients; Restitution of … filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-expands-anti-corruption-initiativeMedicaid Program – Medicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care
… has taken appropriate steps to maximize rebate collections on drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in Medicaid … the Department monitors drug dispensing through MCOs based on claim information from MCOs (referred to as encounter … to identify drugs that are eligible for rebate based on the NDC information submitted on the encounter claims, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/18/medicaid-program-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-careCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… to adequately safeguard patients through requests for required criminal history background checks when hiring … its Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) Legal Unit, is responsible for conducting criminal history background … denied employment eligibility. Key Findings The Department is generally meeting its obligations for conducting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 29
… certify to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … the internal controls over the payment process as a basis for that certification. This certification requirement is separate and distinct from DOB’s annual Internal Control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/29-internal-controls-certificationOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is responsible for developing regulations and providing guidance to assist … including the use of telemental health (TMH). TMH is a voluntary treatment method that makes use of two-way, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followMonitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… audit was to determine whether towns adequately monitored road surfacing projects for the period January 1, 2011, to … requires vendors hired on a public work contract (such as road surfacing) to pay their employees on that contract the … Key Findings Towns can improve their monitoring of asphalt road surfacing projects to better ensure that asphalt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… should be made in the taxpayers’ best interest. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using … and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Bath Central … (Steuben County) Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The board did not adopt an … reserve will be used. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsJune 2002: GASB Statement 34
… Issued To: Chief Fiscal and Executive Officers For the past 15 years the Governmental Accounting Standards … after June 15, 2004. Retroactive infrastructure reporting is delayed for four years for phase 1 and 2 governments and … for phase 3 governments. Annual financial reporting to OSC is required by Article 3 of the General Municipal Law. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-gasb-statement-34Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five … (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program Chronic absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the State Education … and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, low achievement, and dropping out, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is expected to cost at least $15 million, which is $8.1 million over the … reports that compared actual revenues and expenditures to Board-approved contracts and financing sources. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-23)
… their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. Consistently … $227,000 which can fund average unemployment expenditures for 78 years. Did not ensure $2.2 million was properly … level. Ensure that money residing in the debt service fund is restricted in a debt reserve and used to pay related debt. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/cattaraugus-little-valley-central-school-district-financial-management