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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller … $4.3 billion, or $452 million less than last year. “The third quarter sales tax figures show a significant … local governments in New York state dropped 95 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11-response.pdfServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11.pdfBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… The School’s budgeted expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $4.14 million. Key Findings On May … is 1 percent of per pupil revenue from the prior academic year. On January 31, 2013, the Board approved a revised … its budget during the year. During fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13, School officials had budgeted for a $650,362 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… meet its own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, … a county and must, pursuant to Section 806 of the General Municipal Law, adopt their own code of ethics. Any other "municipality" as defined by the General Municipal Law is authorized, but not required, to adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of … into the district's finances.” Stone was arraigned today in Bath Village Court and is due back in court on … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of the former treasurer of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … misappropriation of more than $36,000 in public funds. Riley confessed to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State … building permits and dog licenses, over a six-year period. Riley was arraigned in Village of Bath court and is due back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… than one-third of households in the Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions are cost-burdened, higher than regions in the … of New York, where aggregate burdens range from 24% in the North Country and Mohawk Valley to 27% in the Finger Lakes. … across all regions. The greatest share was on Long Island (51.4%), which has the smallest share of renters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestSCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement Online . Scammers have created a fake website, which looks … beneficiary data being compromised. You can avoid the scam by accessing Retirement Online only through the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with … that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments on … Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked the hours for which they were … of Public Safety employees to provide reasonable assurance that they worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York appropriately reimbursed physician-administered … January 2017 through December 2021. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Medical/Surgical Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the hospital portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates with … rate schedules for the payment of inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Hospitals may be entitled to additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the … from fraud and abuse. My thanks to the New York State Police and Sullivan County DA Meagan Galligan for helping bring Gabriel to justice.” New York State Police Superintendent Kevin P. Bruen said, “This arrest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudCUNY Bulletin No. CU-814
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3.125% general salary increases for International … 3.125% general salary increases have been authorized for 2025. Effective Dates: The 2025 general salary increases will be processed in … is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3125 general salary increases for International Alliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-814-cuny-2025-3125-general-salary-increases-internationalUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security
… available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure. The audit covered the … available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/17/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-securityAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… to support expenses, such as vehicle cost allocations, contractor bidding, and sole source justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-2014Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services … whether Medicaid overpayments were made to hospitals for mechanical ventilation services reported on APR-DRG (All … contained in our audit report Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… of overpayments made to hospitals for special medical items; and took sufficient steps to minimize the State’s risk … language that limits the reimbursement of special medical items. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … Empire’s hospital contracts also allow certain special items, such as implants, drugs, and blood, to be paid over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special … students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and … such students. Specifically, the Regulations require that DOE arrange for the placement of eligible students in special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-services