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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Cambridge , Town of Fishkill , City of Mechanicville and the Ramapo Catskill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… providers: the fee-for-service method or the managed care plan method. Under the fee-for-service method, Medicaid pays … improper fee-for-service pharmacy claims. For example, from August 2012 through April 2013, Medicaid paid 51 … or indicated UnitedHealthcare did not cover the service. From a review of 125 Medicaid claims totaling $151,069, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… 2016 and ensure that Medicaid coverage groups are excluded from the monthly recipient counts that are used to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costsDiNapoli: SFY 2022-23 Tax Collections Outperform Projections; Fall Below Previous Year
… billion higher than the forecast released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget financial plan at the beginning of March but $9.5 billion lower than the previous year, … of 2022. “The financial position of the state remains on a solid footing, for now,” DiNapoli said. “While tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-sfy-2022-23-tax-collections-outperform-projections-fall-below-previous-yearDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… it is unacceptable that New Yorkers should have to worry about false inspections or hazardous conditions. Even in a … that could pose risks to safety," DiNapoli said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the concerns and recommendations we’ve made in our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our auditors found a … environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of the board, the public and students,” said … spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in … must keep in mind sales tax revenues can be volatile and budget cautiously.” In August: New York City’s … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October. Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustOpinion 92-8
… if the municipality is authorized by law to expend money for or to accomplish the object or purpose. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8Opinion 94-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers in New York City,” DiNapoli said. … recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New York a desirable and safe destination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… of any mental illness were especially high among 18 to 25-year-olds at 30%. According to the National Institute of … to OMH officials. DiNapoli’s report noted the State Fiscal Year 2023-24 Enacted Budget included $1 billion of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 budget on stable ground. Historic federal … and were more than $38 billion higher than the prior year. This report provides information and analysis on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionAn Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023 (2023-S-9)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s9.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (2022-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n6.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-041223.pdf