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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a lax control environment in which significant decisions were … that written agreements with affiliated entities stipulate how performance will be measured and evaluated; and Review … For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… made in implementing the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) Program. The audit covers the period June 1, … 31, 2015. Background The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014. The … also created the Division of Service-Disabled Veterans’ Business Development (Division) within OGS to oversee the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims (Follow-Up)
… made to providers for the same services under both the old and the new (APG) payment methodologies. Furthermore, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claims-followAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfOpinion 2001-12
… of Erie , 1991, 171 AD2d 369, 577 NYS2d 993, affd 80 NY2d 938, 591 NYS2d 131; see also Education Law §216-a). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Opinion 90-15
… time he or she acts in the stead of the supervisor (see 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-371, p 408). May 8, 1990 Patricia C. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Use of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual requirements, including the need to leverage the appropriations with funds from other … To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation has spent State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data 2009N9
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … said. “Auditors found tens of thousands in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a … and some of his lodging at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel to his state-issued credit card for a six-day birthday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… paid by residents for municipal services by pocketing cash without recording all of the transactions. For example, she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsOpinion 2002-7
… 87-49, p 76; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-54, p 86; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library v County of Erie , 171 … 1975 Opns St Comp No. 75-399, unreported; see also Buffalo and Erie County Public Library , supra ; compare Korn … or statutory authority (see, e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-7Kingston Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2020M-103)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) provided adequate … Housing Authority (Authority) operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of Authority … operations. As a result: Budgets were not entered into the financial system and financial transactions were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2021/02/05/kingston-housing-authority-board-oversight-2020m-103DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… In today's economy, it is important communities benefit when offering tax breaks. Our report can help determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2025 Longevity Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees for … Institution Extra Lag Pay Period 2 paychecks dated 05/15/2025 or the Administration Extra Lag Pay Period 2 paychecks dated 05/21/2025 Eligibility Criteria: Employees who meet the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… $538 million for NSLP and SBP in each of FY 2025 and FY 2026 (see Figure 1), with the City’s Department of Education … of which 92 percent is federally funded. In FY 2025 and FY 2026, both NSLP and SBP make up 94 percent of federal … FY 2025 FY 2026 Total Expenses City Funds $ 24.0 $ 23.9 State Funds 26.7 33.2 Federal Funds 569.8 569.8 Total $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… Authority, now stand at an average of $6.4 billion, down from the $10.4 billion forecast in August. The State … which could create fiscal pressure that could be pushed down to localities. National economic policy changes may also … spending in FY 2025 (adjusted for surplus transfers), down from 1.8% in FY 2023. Overall attrition in the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal … both these years. According to a June 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) press release, nationally, … To determine whether the Department of Health DOH has implemented recommendations with the goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… are invested in cash, bonds and mortgages (22.8 percent), private equity (10.0 percent), real estate and real assets (8.5 percent) and credit, absolute return strategies and opportunistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-results