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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Bellerose , Village of Brushton , Town of Day and the Limestone Volunteer Firemen Inc . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… filings across New York dropped 46 percent between 2013 and 2018, from 46,696 to 25,334, according to a report issued … in foreclosures means fewer people are losing their homes and our municipalities are seeing some relief from the collateral damage associated with shrinking tax bases and neglected properties,” said DiNapoli. “While this is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $167.9 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to the Financial Plan released … DiNapoli said. "With the budget process well underway, and less than two months left in the fiscal year, we're … federally funded payments to the Essential Plan Program) and Medicaid (up $2 billion primarily from federal sources). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportMultiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on … of service. The Department of Health (Department) phased in the APG methodology beginning with hospital outpatient … December 1, 2008. The APG methodology was then implemented in diagnostic and treatment centers and freestanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-followUnited Healthcare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Plan covers many health care services, … September 26, 2014, identified $694,227 in drug rebate and discount revenue that was not credited to the Department for … the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due to the State. We recommended that United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/03/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… State tax collections through November declined $1.1 billion, or 2.4 percent, from the same … also received $273 million in new monetary settlements in November. "The state’s tax revenues are down from last year … Street bonuses will have on tax collections." Through November, All Funds receipts totaled $94.9 billion, a decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all high- and intermediate-importance structures are periodically inspected and whether inspection results are considered when … (Thruway Authority), was created in 1992 to operate and maintain the New York State Canal System (Canal System). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… better than the Division of the Budget’s current estimates for the first quarter, but the economy is sending mixed … economic conditions and what it means short- and long-term for our state’s finances.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts … which was $9 billion, or 18.3%, higher than last year for the same period, largely reflecting higher Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… percent, from the same period last year to $53.2 billion and were $29.9 million lower than mid-year Financial Plan … than $1 billion,”DiNapoli said. “The timing of payments and the level of financial sector bonuses will influence … receipts exceeded original projections by $40.8 million and mid-year projections by $478.8 million, primarily because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Monitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs ( … aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. In previous years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followRestitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… Probation Department (Department) officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings … County Probation Department Department officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… to New York, are available. Maggie Gu, owner of Park Asia restaurant and host of Lunar New Year celebration, immigrated … through many charitable and fundraising events held at her restaurant. Honoree IWen (Irene) Chu, chief of staff to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… the student data reporting processes. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … the educational work of the State. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, … data privacy, including completing the data classification for all types of information that it creates, collects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Middletown, and is located in Delaware County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… internal controls over selected financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … often disbursed moneys before expenditures were approved for payment. Key Recommendations Ensure that officers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… 2014. Background The Oakfield Fire Department is located in the Village of Oakfield in Genesee County. The Department, … operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of … was ineffective. The Board did not review bank statements and canceled checks and did conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… and pay rates and Fire Department work hours and time and attendance records for the period January 1, 2012 through August 13, … collective bargaining agreement. Fire Department time and attendance records were not always accurately maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… incorporated in 1929, located in the Town of Hamlin, Monroe County. The Department, which is governed by an eight-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that District controls … that District moneys are safeguarded. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46