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DiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… The former justice court clerk in the town of Potsdam was arrested for embezzling $117,000 … St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary Rain’s office. In February, the former clerk – Mary Jo Guyette – was charged … County District Attorney with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and one count of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsOpinion 89-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to purchase liability insurance for vehicles owned by the village fire department) … VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to indemnify third parties against … to be responsible for maintaining the requisite liability insurance on the fire-fighting equipment used by the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… cost, but faced a lack of bidders to provide milk or bread to all school districts participating in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… and our people," said Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I-Canandaigua). "I’m proud of the strides we’ve … Lakes region saw stronger job growth than most other parts of the state in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering … period. Child poverty rates for the region’s counties are near or below the state rate (22.2 percent), however, rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesOpinion 93-6
… and "fire protection districts" (see Town Law, §§170, 171). A "fire district" provides fire protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-6DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state … Inspector General for their partnership on this matter.” “Smith allegedly stole money that taxpayers and government … the beneficiary’s death was allegedly concealed by Ms. Smith so that she could illegally obtain Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsEstablishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… job title at your organization must have a standard work day (SWD) established by board resolution or contract in … for an employee. SWDs represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be required to work. A full-time standard work day can be as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… returning overpaid contributions after one year. Federal Tax Treatment of Member Contributions For tax purposes, member contributions are treated as employer contributions under Section 414(h) of the Internal … contributions, use our help desk form (select “Monthly Employer Reporting” from the dropdown). Rev. 10/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… most steeply for energy, transportation, recreation and food. While some price increases may moderate in the months … prices on essential household items, like housing and food, will limit purchasing power and squeeze household … Annual percentage changes in the costs of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
State tax receipts cumulatively through January of State Fiscal Year 202021 are nearly $2 billion lower than last year according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… (SCC) Forward Issuance Bond Calendar Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… projected tax collections and billions in extraordinary settlement revenue,” DiNapoli said. “As the 2015-16 Executive … compared to the previous year, primarily because of settlement revenues. Tax collections through the first seven … All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household items necessary to … local retailers and, six months later, from Finger Lakes Home Supply (Home Supply) without competitive bidding. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Millbrook Central School District and the Mount Morris Central School District . “In an era of limited … a lack of adequate supporting documentation for purchases. Mount Morris Central School District – Financial Condition … School District Millbrook Central School District and the Mount Morris Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Washingtonville Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … to access the system, they are not routinely changed. In addition, cashiers can make adjustments to the sales … and 2012-13 called for using a total of about $3.1 million in reserves and surplus funds to finance operations; however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0IX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… of Appropriation/AP Adjustment Vouchers of this Guide for further information. There are two main reasons for processing refunds in AP: When the refund relates to a … the adjustment voucher will restore the contract value. For 1099 reporting, the adjustment voucher will adjust the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2020 Through March 31, 2021
… with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had, or where Medicaid was … was paid for practitioner, clinic, inpatient, durable medical equipment, episodic home health care, and psychiatric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2020-through-march-31-2021Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2019 Through March 31, 2020
… and diagnosis code; $513,427 was paid for practitioner, clinic, inpatient, pharmacy, and episodic home health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/20/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2019-through-march-31-2020Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2020 Through September 30, 2020
… inaccurate birth information, such as the newborn’s birth weight and diagnosis code; $486,951 was paid for claims that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2020-through-september-30-2020