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DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ (OPWDD) … as possible,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities did not issue … homes had emergency response plans, they did not account for pandemics or emerging infectious diseases, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for its services. It resulted in unexpected costs of $125 … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline … due to the pandemic and its fallout, which increased salary costs and created training and other challenges.” This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… harassment, and retaliation directed toward employees for years. Recently, Microsoft announced plans to acquire … are addressed, and executives are held accountable for any wrongdoing. Tesla has been the subject of news … including $130 million in punitive damages, against Tesla for its racially hostile work environment. Starbucks recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. However, … did not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF collections. Deposit nine CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office … and substance abuse. The provider claimed $152,680 in costs that could not be substantiated or are not allowable … duplicate, unsubstantiated or inappropriate charges. In response to the Comptroller’s report and recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseXI.10 Third Party Contracting - Contracting "for" the State – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… but rather, is to procure such goods or services for the State through a contract with a third party (the … acts as a procurement conduit and enter into contract(s) “for” the state agency. In such situations, the third-party … the State Contractor and the Third Party Contractor for those goods or services are contracts “for” the State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi10-third-party-contracting-contracting-stateDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… percent. DiNapoli’s report credits a wide range of actions for tackling foreclosure problems on all fronts. For example, actions taken by the UCS have helped speed the … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… “Local sales tax collections in August continue a pattern of moderate increases in 2023,” DiNapoli said. “With overall … York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or $9.1 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $913 million, an increase of 5.6%. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustX.4.D Location – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… section. If the Payment Method is “Automated Clearing House,” the payment will be made via ACH. In contrast, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4d-locationDryden Central School District - Cash Management (2020M-61)
… officials did not follow their investment policy. As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/28/dryden-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-61Accounts Payable Advisory No. 69
… Operations Chapter XIV.10.A – Required Information for State Credit Cards provides agencies with guidance related to required employee information for all New York State Credit Cards, including the Citibank … Operations Chapter XIV.10.A – Required Information for State Credit Cards has been added to clarify that for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/69-required-information-state-credit-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 182
… Affected Employees Eligible employees represented by CSEA, PEF and DC-37 Effective Date Immediately Contract Provisions The agreements between the State and CSEA, PEF & DC-37 include an increment program that requires … Questions regarding this bulletin my be directed to the Salary Determination mailbox. Attachment … To explain the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/182-new-increment-code-system-employees-represented-csea-pef-and-dc-37Environmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdfV.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… alphanumeric characters in length. Numeric codes are used for all budgetary and transactional values with the exception … values, to which alphanumeric values have been assigned for easy identification. Account ranges are assigned to … 60800-60899 Accounts captured on the Income Statement for Cash Reporting and Balance Sheet for GAAP Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfYates County – Court and Trust Funds (2025-C&T-1)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/04/18/yates-county-court-and-trust-funds-2025-ct-1Comptroller DiNapoli & Manhattan U.S. Attorney Announce $2.95 Million Settlement With Hospital Group For Improperly Delaying Repayment of Medicaid Funds
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Scott J. Lampert, … and together with the Hospitals, “Defendants”) for willfully delaying repayment of over $ 800,000 in … within 60 days. Instead, Continuum delayed repayment for more than two years and only fully repaid the Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-manhattan-us-attorney-announce-295-million-settlement-hospital-group-improperly