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Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016

… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) had adequate … its assessable expenses related to its administration of Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Our audit covered the …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments . The report found that property … maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … and towns cut refuse collection by $79.3 million. The number of school districts originally planning to ask …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014

… 11 to 13 days for contract reviews and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases this monthly notice to …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a  report  released … boosting local revenues,” DiNapoli said. “Despite the good news, a slowdown in collection growth in the fourth … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …

Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … of Section 167 of the New York State Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But farmers face challenges … fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade relations. We need to build on our … Find out how your government money is spent at  Open Book New York . Track …

Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services

… of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The … plans (Plans) also offer supplemental insurance benefits for services that are not covered by original Medicare (e.g., … dental services). Plans reimburse health care providers for services provided to enrollees. Generally, Medicaid is …

Alternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … Alternatives’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFRs for the … to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. Alternatives is reimbursed for …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… complete response is included in the audit. Read the report , or go to https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093019/sga-2019-18s16.pdf Find out how …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on … towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "The allowable levy growth will be 2 percent for the second year …

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… face nearly $300 million in estimated long-term costs for their active and closed landfills, according to  a report … reach capacity, it is critical that local governments plan for future costs that will be paid long after the revenue … or public authorities. DiNapoli's report revealed that for local fiscal years ending in 2017, 80 local governments …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014

… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The Comptroller’s office averages 11 to 13 …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members

State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability, increases the … technical advisory bulletins and publications that address a variety of topics that are vital to understanding …

DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014

… field equipment maintenance in the lower Hudson Valley. $10.9 million to H&K Contracting LLC for bridge maintenance … & Loeb for legal services for the Independent Democratic Conference related to the Moreland Commission. Major Payments … including special counsel for the Independent Democratic Conference related to the Moreland Commission. State …

Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)

… paid 15 employees who were paid $123,754 over four payroll periods during the audit period. 1 We reviewed the … audit period. … Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Payroll 2018M139 …

DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… his position and went on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials … is expected to be finalized in the next month. Snow is due back in court on August 13. DiNapoli encourages the public to …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members

DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls

… Falls’ financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt costs, the subsidization of a downtown civic center and … a stable and diverse range of employers, the city’s median household income ($45,533) is higher than that of the median … fiscal profile of Glens Falls also noted: The city’s debt per capita ($3,056) is more than double that of the …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today … DiNapoli said. “His conviction today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and instead use the money for their personal benefit. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney …