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DiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… half of 2021 with $31 billion in pretax earnings beating 2020s outsized first half profits of $276 billion even as job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and … were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s family members and associates … eight recommendations in our initial audit report Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … were entitled and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and … $24 million of fund balance, which should have resulted in planned operating deficits each year. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state … and nearly 1.9 million payments worth nearly $11 billion. The office rejected 69 contracts and related transactions … In January the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1323 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: NYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2024, A.10209/S.9701 (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all proposed major … ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New York, this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP provides health insurance to individuals … New York is one of three states to have a basic health plan as authorized by the Affordable Care Act in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… As of December 2023, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $6.8 billion for the month and approximately $79.3 billion for the calendar year. New York's share of the $1.38 trillion in benefits paid by the United States in 2023 was 5.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityMottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/mottville-district-2020-26.pdfSalem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
Determine whether the District sought competition when purchasing goods and services under the statutory bidding thresholds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/salem-2019-105.pdfMWBE Report 2018-2019 Fiscal Year
In the 2018-19 fiscal year, the Fund recorded robust growth in its investments with MWBE managers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2018-19.pdfGeneral Brown Central School District - Building Renovation Project (2019M-21)
Did the Board and District officials properly establish, monitor and account for the building renovation project?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/general-brown-21.pdfProperty Tax Cap for Local Governments Webinar Presentation
Print out the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments Presentation to follow along with the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/property-tax-cap-local-governments-10-08-20.pdfAlexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2020M-109)
Determine whether the Board and officials adopted reasonable budgets and adequately managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/alexandria-2020-109.pdfCherry Valley – Springfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-156)
Determine whether the Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District (District) officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cherry-valley-springfield-2020-156.pdfState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax … to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program … investments. Companies need to meet at least 75 percent of the agreed-upon commitments to receive any benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Essex County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects … The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mOpinion 94-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter … VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, 1600, 1604, 1640: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in the city's on-street parking meter zones. Currently, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2State Agencies Bulletin No. P-861
Submission of Hazard Duty and Safety Incentive Payments 1995-1996 Fiscal Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-861.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-860
Changes in New York State and City of Yonkers Withholding Taxes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-860.pdf