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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… “New York City released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive … spending uncertainty in the financial plan outyears.” … New York City released its Fiscal Year FY 2023 Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), … In addition, daily inspection reports were not maintained for 51 of the 60 sheds (85 percent). Further, in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for professional services. Officials paid the 12 providers … The District has been contracting with the company for about 10 years. Key Recommendations Provide guidance for procuring professional services through a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program (NYSHIP) covers over 1.2 million active and retired State, local government and school district employees, and their dependents. NYSHIP’s primary health benefit plan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryPelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-134)
… loss, and did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … user accounts. Three generic accounts were not needed for District operations. Four user accounts had unnecessary … services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network and financial application user account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/pelham-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-134City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Business Improvement District (BID) to ensure it operated in accordance with the BID Plan (Plan). Key Findings The … the Council cannot evaluate the BID’s effectiveness in achieving program goals or ensure the appropriate use of … management association (Association). Monitor the manner in which the Association used BID funds, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… from 2020. About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, … and Urban Development’s point-in-time count for New York State, there were 92,091 homeless individuals in January 2019 … Services and 57 county offices throughout the rest of the State. As reported in our prior audits of the Office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health ( 2015-S-88 ). About the Program Our … Supportive Housing Contract with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH). The audit found sampled clients … negatively affect the health and/or safety of clients. For example, three apartments had significantly damaged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… both officers and employees of the local government or school district. In addition to policy development, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… to provide you with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … district officials developed a more cost-effective way to provide special education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 90-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 94-1
… see also In re Village of Monticello, 123 Misc 556, 205 NYS 839 affd 211 App Div 826, 206 NYS 970). Further, it is our opinion that a county may not, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 95-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … separate commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); TOWN LAW, §§61, 203, 210, 215, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 89-39
… member who is also an employee of the insurance agency with which the town contracts for insurance coverage would … to purchase insurance coverage from an insurance agency with which the board member is employed. You state that the … further state that the town would not be dealing directly with the branch office which the board member manages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39Opinion 90-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts … any commercial hazardous waste facility which is located in the city or town (Environmental Conservation Law, §27-0925[1]). In addition, school districts are authorized to impose an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… New York’s tourism sector is approaching a complete recovery as … from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it will exceed pre-pandemic levels and welcome … sector wages. DiNapoli’s report notes that major upcoming events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destination