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IX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants

… The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) was signed into law on September 26, … FFATA was amended by the Government Funding Transparency Act to require prime recipients to report details on their … include: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 OMB Memo on Subaward and Compensation Data …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffata

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year

… school districts to override the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. The Office of the State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-year

COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry

… benefits that will end on March 14, 2021, and an extra $300 per week of FPUC. The CARES Act also earmarked funds for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industry

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24

… and the possibility of an economic downturn, it is unclear how recurring obligations will match recurring … put future funding of critical programs in jeopardy. There is still too much spending through lump sums without details, … approximately $5 billion from Comptroller oversight. There is also a significant increase in capital projects funding …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24

Capital Program Revenue and Expenses

… three major thoroughbred racetracks: Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Annual attendance at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses

DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers

… a toxic substance that can kill if swallowed and may cause cancer; and arsenic oxide, which can cause a host of health …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centers

Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up) (2019-F-10) 30-Day Response

To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19f10-response.pdf

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … plan for its use. The board did not audit claims prior to payment and did not annually audit the records maintained … and certain other key financial areas. Library officials do not review or approve financial transactions before they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

DiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year

… reopening continue, state tax revenues remain far short of pre-pandemic levels,” DiNapoli said. “Currently, state spending is well below projections, as the Division of the Budget withholds some payments in response to fiscal … are to respond fully to the COVID-19 crisis.” Other items of note in the report: June tax receipts were $475 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-year

Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider (Follow-Up)

… provides transportation to medically necessary services for recipients who are unable to obtain transportation on … verifiable records necessary to support Medicaid payments for a period of six years. If the information is incomplete, … transportation claims prior to 2016, which accounted for $1.4 million in Medicaid payments. We recommended that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-provider-follow

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent

… DiNapoli said. “At the same time the levy growth rate is dropping, both revenues and spending could deviate … that allows municipalities to override it. The cap is just one of many fiscal pressures facing local governments … allowable levy growth factor for the 2021 fiscal year is the first time municipalities with a fiscal year ending on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percent

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… his office completed an audit of the Town of Cohocton , a budget review for the City of Yonkers and an audit of … in 11 municipalities. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local … paid $36,000 restitution to the town. City of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) The city’s proposed budget …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of … or deposit collections in a timely manner. The board is not annually auditing the clerk's books, records and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Thousands of State Computers and Other IT Devices Unaccounted for or Stored With Lax Security

… used equipment was sometimes donated or sold at state auctions, but ITS now destroys discarded equipment, even in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/thousands-state-computers-and-other-it-devices-unaccounted-or-stored-lax-security

Medicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting

… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) were not … 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 made available by the NYPD on the NYC OpenData portal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-state

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