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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Middle Country Public Library and Otsego County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … Agency officials have developed adequate procedures for selecting and monitoring participating projects and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Capital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) … for 51.1 percent of all capital projects spending in SFY 2022-23, up from 48.5 percent five years earlier. The … the end of SFY 2022-23, the State reported $116.7 billion in capital assets, an increase of $4.4 billion (4 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… identified a different, authorized, provider as the service renderer. The Provider used a non-Medicaid-enrolled … of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) commenced an investigation of the Provider, the Provider’s billing … original audit. At the time of our follow-up review, the investigation was ongoing and OMIG officials stated that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionOpinion 92-35
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS … -- Powers and Duties (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §987: A … Tax Law RPTL 987 requires town tax collecting officers to mail to the county a notice of unpaid taxes with respect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, placing New York’s program on par with leading programs nationally and … transmission facilities to help achieve the State’s clean energy and climate goals, while maintaining the … for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… range of attractions, including free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals. NYC is home to 8.5 … nearly 7 million people with a disability either living in or visiting the City, access to parks – and the necessary … accessibility improvements are a key part of the agency’s work and are prioritized in all public-facing capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals under the … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… financial management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Fairview Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2025M-75)
… for accuracy and completeness. We attribute these findings to a general lack of Board oversight, as well as inadequate … as they were gifts. Did not approve reimbursement payments to 27 employees totaling $19,419. Key Recommendations The … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Our comments on certain issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/13/fairview-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2025m-75Elmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this … To the extent practicable, implementation of the CAP must begin by the end of the next fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… $1.2 million with One World Judicial Services Inc. for legal process servers. Office of Children & Family Services … share of costs to reduce surf damage in Richmond County. New York State Gaming Commission $5.2 million with the SUNY … Consulting Group Inc. for operational support for the New York State Early Intervention Program. $5.2 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… $2.4 million with the New York State Urban Development Corporation for office space in Erie County. Office of … with Conduent State & Local Solutions Inc. for E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center systems and license plate owner … pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $30.7 million to Beacon Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… eligibility following the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency, many New Yorkers shifted health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… According to the U.S. Bureaus of Labor Statistics and Economic Analysis, there were more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. … According to the US Bureaus of Labor Statistics and Economic Analysis there were more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… new Reason Code BDA on the Position Data page and the new Job Data Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests. Affected Employees Employees for whom a … has created the new Reason Code BDA to be used for certain Job Action Requests that will allow DOB, Civil Service, OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… in scope. New deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay, and interest on new car loans are in effect only for tax … and hotel staff, that regularly and customarily receive tips. As a result, parking lot and coat room attendants, who … childcare workers and home health aides who generally do not receive tips will not. In 2031, when these temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… disenrolling people from Medicaid for the duration of the public health emergency. Source: NYS Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… 2024, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $7.2 billion for the … Kings (365,705) and Suffolk (319,010). Figure 1 – Social Security Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: New York, … Annual benefits are estimated. Figure 2 – Total Social Security Benefits Paid: New York, CY 2014 – CY 2024 Figure 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityDiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
… as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). “Colleen and Melanie are highly … administrators capable of running one of the largest retirement systems in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Their combined knowledge of retirement and labor issues and impressive work ethic make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staff