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DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State … who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. DOH's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid … questioned $223 million in payments. Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans provide services to recipients who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsOpinion 88-70
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- … authority, a city may not conduct an advisory referendum on whether to fluoridate city water or whether to improve the … ask whether a city may conduct a referendum to poll voters on issues such as whether to fluoridate city water or improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70MTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side Access project, which will bring Long Island Rail … the MTA has come up short on the goal to deliver the East Side Access project on schedule and within budget,” … as they move forward with their capital program.” East Side Access is the nation’s largest public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… Strong revenue growth may allow New York City to generate at least an additional $2.4 billion … into reserves and protect itself against uncertainty. “New York City’s revenues continues to outpace expectations, … continue to create economic opportunities.” The release of New York City’s $99.7 billion FY 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… state and federal aid, the School Tax Relief program (STAR), and local property tax revenue. Property taxes made up … aid, declining from 3.4 percent to 2.9 percent and the STAR program dropping from 7.5 to 5.8 percent. The percentage … and North Country rely on state and federal sources for two-thirds of their revenue. Spending Outpaces Inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: NYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Loom As Fiscal and Economic Concerns Grow
… New York City’s adopted $119.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget is currently balanced (including pre-payments) … increased by $3.9 billion in FY 2025, $3.5 billion in FY 2026, $2.1 billion in FY 2027, and $2.4 billion in FY 2028. … in new agency spending and council initiatives for FY 2026, outpacing city-fund revenues added over the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-nyc-budget-balanced-risks-loom-fiscal-and-economic-concerns-growDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… certain penalties collected for violations of the state's container deposit law; and service charges associated with … deposit initiators' management and repayment of unclaimed container deposits. The shortcomings in the department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York … today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that lie ahead. … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% … DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were most affected, and … on the city’s economy, but resilient New Yorkers fueled small business growth. Changes to how people work and how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will stay virtually the same in Fiscal Year 2017-18 compared to Fiscal Year 2016-17, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS will stay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the … and will help you place the internal controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information security … submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Financial Management Practices
… over the following financial management functions: revenue and collection; procurement and contracting; time and attendance; budgeting and expenditure control; cash … over the following financial management functions revenue and collection procurement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… not completed and took no action. Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (Saratoga County) Of the 562 applicable physical accessibility components reviewed, auditors … could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected town facilities. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… required by law. A commissioner had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the district and his snow plowing … did not provide adequate oversight of cash receipts, deposits and accounting records during the tenure of the … Network user accounts were not adequately managed and IT security awareness training was not provided. Sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-02022 Black History Month Celebration
… Month, Comptroller DiNapoli hosted a fireside chat with Jennifer Jones Austin, CEO and Executive Director of the … equality, opportunity, and justice. 2022 Honorees Jennifer Jones Austin CEO & Executive Director Federation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-black-history-month-celebrationSchalmont Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2018M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials … The Schalmont Central School District serves the Towns of Rotterdam, Princetown and Duanesburg in Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/13/schalmont-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2018m-15Franklin Square Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-129)
… made it appear that the District needed to both raise the tax levy and use fund balance to close projected budget gaps. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-129Eastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Board’s management of the District’s financial affairs for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Babylon Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Babylon Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/babylon-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-323Ballston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
Ballston Spa Public Library Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts 2015M101
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m