Search
Annual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… we found $23,000 in expenses that were ineligible for reimbursement. Key Recommendations Work with UDC to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to do more with less.” Local government revenues increased by 1.9 and 1.4 percent in FYE 2012 and 2013, respectively, … and 2013, counties reduced health service expenditures by $370 million, cities cut transportation spending by $33.3 million and towns cut refuse collection by $79.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… including one related to the taxation of sales through online marketplaces – such as Amazon - have the potential to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… July 2009, the Law limits the consecutive hours of work by Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses … of the Public Health Law; as well as facilities operated by the State pursuant to the Mental Hygiene Law, Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… face challenges including fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade relations. We … workers in 2017, according to the latest available data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farms are located in … While the total number of farms and acreage declined from 2007 to 2017, their overall economic impact increased as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five years of … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the three fiscal years ended June … performed by the same CPA firm Alternatives contracted with for its annual audit; $21,843 in costs that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … it comes to erectile dysfunction drugs. And paying for sex offenders who’ve committed terrible crimes to get these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills
… governments that own landfills face nearly $300 million in estimated long-term costs for their active and closed … will be paid long after the revenue stream has ended." In 2017, local governments outside of New York City reported … (DEC), there are 2,745 solid waste facilities active in New York, of which at least 768 are owned by local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-costs-will-climb-municipal-landfillsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… a local government’s workforce trained and educated on the latest technical and fraud methods is not easy on a limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsBrighter Choice Charter School for Boys - Payroll (2018M-139)
… Audit Objective Determine whether internal controls were in place to ensure that employee compensation was accurate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/10/12/brighter-choice-charter-school-boys-payroll-2018m-139DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the third degree (class D … blatantly abused his position and went on a spending spree with public money,” said DiNapoli. “It is alarming that my … and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this individual is held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsNon-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… For more detailed information about Comptroller DiNapoli’s fiscal stress monitoring system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… The former owner of a Queens-based special education provider, who … charges earlier this year following a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. … this $1.4 billion program by March 31, 2018. … The former owner of a Queensbased special education provider who pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudOverpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B (Follow-Up)
… Medicare Part B (Report 2012-S-27). Background Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare … or populations. Our initial audit report, which was issued on July 9, 2013, identified $7.3 million in Medicaid … potential recoveries were likely lost due to the inaction on overpayments for claims that are now more than six years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/26/overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-b-followPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… percent of payroll to 24.7 percent of payroll. “The state pension fund’s solid investment performance has delivered … are still being felt around the country, but New York’s pension fund is well-funded, is steadily recovering and will … employers access to a full projection of their annual pension bill six weeks earlier than in previous years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16