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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … up 2 percent from last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileOpinion 90-47
… Officers Law, §17 or §18 respectively has been equated by the courts to the duty of an insurance company to provide … town board's designation of a private road as a highway by use and the highway superintendent's power to maintain the … 482 NYS2d 68, re: §17; Hassan v Fraccola , 851 F2d 602 [2d Cir 1988], re: §18). In other words, the plain language of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47Opinion 89-39
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … agency with which the board member is employed. You state that the board member is neither an officer nor a … the manager of a branch office of the agency. You further state that the town would not be dealing directly with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … additional fund balance to finance operations. In addition, the unemployment reserve is overfunded. … exceeding statutory limits by almost $1.7 million. In addition, the district’s tax certiorari reserve appears to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District , Commack Union Free School District and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and … his office completed audits of the Bethpage Union Free School District Commack Union Free School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsXII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… Outcome Payee not entitled Check is cancelled, voucher is closed, accounting is reversed. Reissue no changes Check is … > Payment . Enter the check number in the From Ref ID field and click Search. The Payment Date is the date the … agency's revenue will not be debited for this payment. SFS Field Name SFS Voucher Coding Supplier ID 0202600001 – RFND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… (DOB) is projecting EP costs in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 will total $13.2 billion, with outyear projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Spending increases within major categories included: Transportation, up by approximately $1.2 billion (20.3 … percent of non-federal capital spending on a pay-as-you-go basis when including off-budget spending. Over the next … of nonfederal capital spending financed on a pay-as-you- go basis to average 37.1 percent. At the end of SFY 2022-23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… such as a higher standard deduction and increased child tax credit, that alleviated the federal tax burden for … in occupations, such as wait staff, bartenders, personal care workers, delivery drivers and hotel staff, that … childcare, the nonrefundable credit as a share of these expenses was increased for those with incomes less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… each of the following counties: Suffolk ($641.6 million), Queens ($583.2 million), Nassau ($575.8 million) and Kings … were over 300,000 beneficiaries in each of three counties: Queens, Kings and Suffolk. Social Security Benefits Paid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… 2016. The audit objectives were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s family members and associates inappropriately … benefits on behalf of the owner and the owner’s spouse and three other family members during the enrollment periods. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … 1, 2021. IB-Dual offers a special (lower) MMC and HARP premium rate for certain Medicaid recipients who enroll in … the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which, in part, increased the federal medical assistance percentage to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all proposed major … ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required … ORES must make a final decision and issue a final siting permit for any major renewable energy project within 1 year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals … payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers shall be qualified withdrawals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… management." "Too many Bronxites and New Yorkers work hard for their pay check and then work even harder to find a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Construction $10.2 million with Butler Construction Group Inc. to construct new Department of Transportation Regional … for COVID-19 laboratory testing services at Upstate Medical University. $5.5 million with Eurofins Viracor LLC … response including ambulance services, laboratory and medical supplies, nursing services, and temporary staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Inc. for the Kew Gardens Interchange project in Queens County. $4 million to Clinton County for the … to the replacement of the Kosciuszko Bridge in Kings and Queens Counties. Unified Court System $2.4 million to The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) following … eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… markets move in cycles, however, and profits will subside at some point. As we prepare for an eventual slowdown in Wall … securities industry declined by nearly 2 percent (or 3,600 jobs) in 2020 to 179,900 jobs. The loss of industry jobs in the city, at a time when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levels