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Accounts Payable Advisory No. 43

… Subject : GFO Updates – Supplier, Prompt Payment Interest and more Update : … Additionally, many sections were moved or edited due to updates to the reordering of Chapters X and XII: Chapter Name Description of Change X.3 Vendor Registration Updates to reorder X.3 X.3.A Agency Vendor Registration New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/43-gfo-updates-supplier-prompt-payment-interest-and-more

DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning

… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of … found plans with incorrect or outdated contact information for key personnel, unarmed door alarms and radios that were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planning

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017

… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent … York’s local governments must cope with extremely limited growth for property taxes to stay within the tax cap,” said … year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent and the second year in a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017

Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes

… testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered the period January 1, … considering manufacturer service manuals; and retain records of tests and repairs. Inspect generators weekly, and … had approximately 500 pieces of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only 4 would need to be reviewed. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step … refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income. … and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office … expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is … DiNapoli’s office audits New York state personal income tax refunds prior to payment. The Comptroller’s auditors work …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties

… local governments and their bottom lines,” said DiNapoli. “With little to no growth in sales tax collections, most … decisions. Local officials should maintain a watchful eye on their collections and make adjustments to their … in 2015 outside of New York City was in Western New York with a 1.6 percent increase and the Capital District with a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-counties

DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY

… New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report … in mid-2009 through June 2016, upstate’s largest overall job growth, 2.2 percent, was in the Capital Region. Somewhat … jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during the period were, by far, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-ny

DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected

… payment, depends on its ability to reach respondents by phone and by mail. DiNapoli’s audit found that far too often … and collected $16.98 million on these summonses. TAB’s phone calls seeking collection have declined. During the week … recorded on summonses, ensure there is sufficient staff to make calls seeking unpaid fines, prioritize calls to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollected

DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls

… The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel … audit identifies several ways to improve the collection of unpaid tolls, which is needed to help maintain and repair … The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tolls

State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017

… include short platforms, which require passengers to walk through the train to board or exit. The report said the … Performance by the Numbers , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt12-2018-lirr-performance.pdf Find out how your …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is … payment of legitimate refunds. The $25.3 million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste

… fraudulent billing schemes at the state level, and county District Attorneys perform the same functions at the county …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-waste

DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment

… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, … In comparison, overall unemployment is currently 5.6% in New York City, and 3.4% in the nation. “The city must take … said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when compared to the rest of the state and the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemployment

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 51 in November compared to the same month in 2022 according to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-november

Selected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City

… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided … from July 2018 through May 2022. About the Program The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) … Services, SBS is tasked with helping businesses throughout New York City start, operate, and expand. Through its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-city

DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law

… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better … Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … The states Office of Mental Health OMH needs to do a better job of overseeing courtordered treatment for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-law

DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings

… unit provides paratransit services, known as Access-A-Ride (AAR), in the five boroughs. NYCT’s services, with … costly primary carrier service AAR vans averaged $116 per ride, compared to broker services, which averaged $40. … the program will expand from 1,200 to 3,600 participants along with other significant program changes, which the MTA …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savings

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August

… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4 in August compared to the same month in 2022 according to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-august

DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022

… in hotline calls. Admissions to domestic violence shelters rose between 2015 and 2019 by 8%, but declined 13% between …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022