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Opinion 88-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official … designation is made to publish official notices in any of three newspapers which are circulated in the town by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… in FY 2019 to nearly 40,000 in FY 2023. Department of Homeless Services The DHS spent $2.4 billion on contracted … as well as drop-in and outreach services to street homeless individuals. This reflects an increase of $457.6 … million since FY 2019 and $1.6 billion since FY 2010. Homeless family and individual services account for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019Village of Montgomery – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-50-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Montgomery’s (Village’s) progress, … operations. The audit included six recommendations to help the Board and officials monitor and improve oversight … chief fiscal officer and responsible for the Village’s day-to-day financial activities, which include processing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/04/village-montgomery-audit-follow-2021m-50-fDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… their collection, use and analysis of data but did not provide specifics. DOH also did not provide supporting documentation, such as meeting … the flow of information. However, the Executive Chamber did not provide detailed information to support that it had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… New York City forecasts a surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 (FY 2022), based largely on the receipt of $750 million in unrestricted federal aid, and projects … the city, thanks to strong market returns and the influx of federal funds,” DiNapoli said. “The city should capitalize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidState Comptroller DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney Hoovler Announce Guilty Plea in Bethel Tax Collector Pension Fraud Case
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler today … of Bethel, pleaded guilty before Judge Peter Feinberg in the Town of Rockland Justice Court to Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree, in connection with a scheme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-orange-county-district-attorney-hoovler-announce-guilty-plea-bethelIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from Ja
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (2019-S-72)
To determine whether the Department of Health made improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, referring, or attending (OPRA) providers who were no longer participating in the Medicaid program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s72.pdfImproper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up) (2017-F-10) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Report 2015-S-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f10-response.pdfAn Analysis of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State Health Insurance Program (2018-D-2)
The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation's largest...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18d2.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (2015-S-9), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who were no l
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s9-response.pdfDiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Agriculture is a crucial piece of the state's economy, with farms contributing nearly $2.4 … preserving open spaces. However, farmers face a number of challenges, from declining milk prices which can threaten … farms covering 7.3 million acres, nearly one quarter of the state's land area. They produce a wide variety of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyFederal Receipts – Federal Funding and New York
… Federal funding is a significant part of New York State’s Budget: In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025, federal receipts totaled $96.7 billion, 38.8 percent of receipts in the State’s budget. Federal receipts grew after the onset of the … funding is a significant part of New York States Budget In State Fiscal Year SFY 2025 federal receipts totaled $967 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-receiptsDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… and four as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Island Park (Nassau County), the Village of Saugerties (Ulster County) and the Village of Cambridge (Washington County) were classified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… the process for renaming queries designed in the current version of PS Query so they will be compatible with and run effectively in the upgraded version of PS Query. Affected Employees All PS Query users … from the current payroll application to the upgraded version must be renamed. While the upgrade is not scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgradeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most regions. Total … June increases. “Although there was a glimmer of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how … especially in New York City, revealing the effect of the pandemic on consumer behavior. We'll be watching July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020New York City Contract Spending Trends
New York City spent $22.7 billion on expense contracts in FY 2023 excluding contracts for COVID-19 and asylum seekers. This compares to $10.6 billion in FY 2010.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-10-2025.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-10
… Council 37, OSC will change the pay stub narrative for Deduction Code 391 to: DC 37 VIP Winston Fin. Svs . This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-10-new-narrative-description-deduction-code-391State Police Bulletin No. SP-179
… OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-179-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-and