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Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly 40 percent of the nation’s … bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for … service is especially critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… Stronger-than-projected year-end budgetary results, fueled by extraordinary one-time federal relief, will mostly be used to fund new spending, with a smaller portion set … Strongerthanprojected yearend budgetary results fueled by extraordinary onetime federal relief will mostly be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… P. DiNapoli. Tax collections are projected to fall next fiscal year for the first time since the Great Recession. “New York … doubled to $5 billion. The gaps for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 have also grown, reaching $4.5 billion and $4.9 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Group Homes Overpaid for Food and Supplies, Wasting Taxpayer Money
… Laundry detergent that cost $56.16 at Home Supply, only cost $21.44 from a centralized contract vendor; Lasagna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-finger-lakes-group-homes-overpaid-food-and-supplies-wasting-taxpayer-moneyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement … before their retirement becomes effective. Waiving the waiting period after filing for service retirement benefits … Order 202.18 authorizes a retroactive waiver of the 15 day waiting period to March 7, 2020, the date that the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… surplus to the reserve funds, leaving the District with virtually no unrestricted fund balance. District … reasonable estimates for appropriations. Ensure compliance with the District’s procurement policy regarding the use of … written quotations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they were initiating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an … and partnership with United States Attorney Berman and the Postal Inspection Service, we uncovered Mr. Bayard’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementUnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network … on August 13, 2018, examined whether United overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at ASCs that … required to use in-network anesthesia providers. For the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2016, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … of approximately 4,100 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled $2.1 million. Key Findings Water billing and … implement compensating controls. Require Board approval for adjustments to water customer accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response2.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Beacon Health Options paid mental health and substance abuse (MHSA) claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible for coverage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s18-response1.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2022 Results
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2022-fsms-munis.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - December 2003
One year ago, the City projected a $6.4 billion budget gap for FY 2004 and even larger gaps for subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2004.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2021 Results
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reported for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/Fiscal-Stress-Monitoring-System-Municipalities-Fiscal-Year-2021-Results.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2019 Results; Fiscal Year 2020 Risks
This snapshot highlights the results for counties, cities, towns and villages that reporting for local fiscal years ending (FYE) 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/munis-fiscal-year-2019-results-fiscal-year-2020-risks.pdfLimnes Contract Rejection Letter
Comptroller's rejection letter of Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/limnes-contract-rejection.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2)
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2) 90-Day Response
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2-response.pdfCase Management (2021-N-9)
To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible seniors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n9.pdfReview of the Financial Plan for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - December 2003
"On October 28, 2003, the MTA released a revised budget for 2003 and a four-year financial plan for calendar years 2004 through 2007. "
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2004.pdf