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DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … reporting. Auditors were also critical of NYPA’s efforts to monitor whether customers met job targets. It allowed 12 … applicant scores when it distributed lowcost power to companies according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 872
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new process for checking the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement. Background In … for Form W-2, the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of the Form W-2 must be checked for all employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/872-change-process-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2Accounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfDiNapoli: Former Ulster County BOCES Criminal Justice Teacher Arrested for Defrauding the NYS Pension System Out of Over $157,000
… Sciacca was arraigned in Town of New Paltz Court before Judge Rhett D. Weires and is due back in court on July 20. He …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-former-ulster-county-boces-criminal-justice-teacher-arrested-defrauding-nys-pension-systemDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… receive per diem payments when they spend time in, and travel to and from, Albany. Scarborough falsely claimed, and … which varied from $160 to $171 per day; an allowance for travel not requiring an overnight stay in Albany (partial per … to $61 per day; and reimbursement for mileage incurred for travel between his home and Albany. To receive those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsAvoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… March 4, 2021 Edition Selected Economic Trends New York Unemployment Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… entire amount stolen. MacVittie, 73, is scheduled to be sentenced to five years' probation on June 22 at 9:30 a.m. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000DiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… restored to good repair can quickly deteriorate. In 2007, 52 stations had all of their structural components in good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… conditioned on full repayment up front, and this is the only reason why a reduction in the charge was put on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-91.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Clayville , Cortland Housing Authority , Essex Fire … Fire Department , Roosevelt Fire District , Town of Sidney , Stony Creek Volunteer Fire Company and the … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the Vill of Clayville Cortland Housing Authority Essex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been … 2019 examined payments made for prescription drugs and therapy services. It found Medicaid paid $20.1 million for … $18.6 million for physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, and $1.5 million for prescription drugs. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsNotice of Reserve Funds
… Signed into law on December 31, 2016 as Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 – A.7675 (Buchwald) / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of … To provide increased transparency in school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… an increase of 1.6% or $376 million from 2023, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the average pre-pandemic growth rate (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… A second audit released today found another $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, … for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete over a five-year period ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programExamination of Pitts Management Associates, Inc. Travel Expenses
… Operating Officer and the Assistant Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer accepted one and two meals, respectively, … in miscellaneous expenses including $32,500 for software license fees and $9,012 for legal fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/08/examination-pitts-management-associates-inc-travel-expensesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Latest Projections by $7.7 Billion
… DiNapoli said. “However, concerns of an economic downturn and a cloudy revenue picture continue to create uncertainty. … proposed in the Financial Plan.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts totaled $42.1 billion and were $8.1 billion … financial plan projections through Dec. 31. However, PIT receipts were $6.9 billion lower than the same period in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-latest-projections-7-point-7-billionChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring