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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in July were more than $1 billion below the $11.8 billion projected in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to … receipts and disbursements later this month. The State’s Lottery and other gaming receipts fell by $486.6 million , … of this year compared to the same period in 2019. Lottery receipts were down $209.8 million, nearly a third, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… date tax collections were $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … percent, from a year earlier. Total receipts exceeded the latest projections by $75.1 million, primarily because of … accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Greenport Union … 2012-13, district officials underestimated revenues by a total of $5.2 million and overestimated appropriations by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… with revised projections,” DiNapoli said. “In the coming weeks we will watch closely to see the impact the holiday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Internal Auditor
… The internal auditor: develops a risk assessment and ensures proper internal controls are in place and working; performs an annual update on the risk assessment; tests and evaluates one or more areas of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-internal-auditorComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for appropriate company purposes, including approximately … treasurer and nearly $3,000 paid to the fire chief. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… received from swap counterparties. 60455 DS Offset – Cash Defeasance Used when a State debt issuer (most likely a public authority) is using some excess cash on hand to defease some routine debt payment and offsetting the amount of cash the Authority would draw from the State by this amount. 60457 DS Offset – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program and sought appropriate rebates. Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay rebates to state Medicaid programs for prescription drugs … discounts, which occur if manufacturers pay Medicaid rebates on drugs sold at the already-discounted 340B price. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… Mortgage foreclosure filings across New York dropped 46 percent … said DiNapoli. “While this is an improvement, the foreclosure crisis is far from over. To extend the progress … the programs and reforms that have helped homeowners avoid foreclosure and communities reduce blight caused by zombie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013Wage Theft Investigations
… investigation. As the investigative and restitution arm of worker and wage protection, the Division conducts wage theft … had been open more than one year since the initial claim was received. The Division's Workforce Protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … through 2015-16, the board adopted budgets that resulted in operating surpluses each year ranging from $216,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit … To determine the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. Our initial audit report, … September 26, 2014, identified $694,227 in drug rebate and discount revenue that was not credited to the Department for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and … Improve the clarity and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance … New York State Canal Corporations Corporation inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance System is … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … September 23, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemSelected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… and services are obtained competitively and at reasonable prices. The audit covers the period April 1, 2012 through … administrative office (System Administration) located in Albany. SUNY’s non-personal services expenditures are more … goods and services are obtained at reasonable, competitive prices. Key Findings SUNY officials have generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… New York state collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month … or 4.9 percent from April 2015, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York state collected $82 billion in taxes during the first month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 261
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes to the Master File and to provide the Master File layout. … To notify agencies of changes to the Master File and to provide the Master File layout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/261-changes-master-fileArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… to computers, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protection