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Local Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfOpinion 95-22
… in the manner prescribed by the special act (see 1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-7, p 15; 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-29, p 84; 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-11, p 23; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-120, p 151; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property on the 2017 assessment roll, collectively reducing the town’s … and commonly requested data, including Legislative travel and per diem expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… He was receiving a direct deposit of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died … or account holder, transferred $67,423 through an online payment platform from the account to herself. Another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherEmpire BlueCross – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs
… contracts with Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Hospital Program of the Empire Plan. Empire processes and pays claims for hospital services, which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient services provided by a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or hospice. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/empire-bluecross-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsMedicaid Program – Excessive Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services
… group therapy services. The FQHCs billed an approximate rate of $200 per person for group therapy, as opposed to the required $35.16 rate per person. To illustrate, a FQHC billed Medicaid for a … The provider did not bill the appropriate FQHC payment rate of $35.16 for group therapy, but rather billed a rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/18/medicaid-program-excessive-medicaid-payments-federally-qualified-health-centers-groupMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid made excessive payments for Medicare Part C … period January 2008 through November 2012. Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as "dual-eligibles." In 1997, Congress established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/09/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-cDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianTravel Advisory No. 15
… available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions and agencies returning to pre-pandemic operation. For information about determining … must follow established mileage guidance. Please refer to the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XIII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Forestville Central School District – Information Technology (Chautauqua … user accounts were not properly managed. Genesee Valley Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany … through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the … industry for the pollination services they provide. The State developed the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan in 2016 to address the high … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 98-8
… source" or whether the town may solicit competitive bids for such services. General Municipal Law, §103 provides that, … expenditures in excess of $10,000 and all contracts for public work involving expenditures in excess of $20,000 … by qualified charitable non-profit-making agencies for the blind approved for such purposes by the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… safety and soundness of their business operations. Hudson River–Black River Regulating District – Security Over Critical Systems (2023-S-24) The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) mission is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … to The Nature Conservancy to administer invasive plant and species partnerships. New York State Assembly $121,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014DiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… See Neighborhood Map of Money Owed New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. More than … about an old bank account or a utility deposit, that money can eventually be turned over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… state warehouses – leased and state owned – did not exist. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City … to the goals, easily understood, and straightforward. Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Selected Performance … that may result in misleading or inaccurate results. Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Safety at Stations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsThe Common Retirement Fund – Employer Contributions and Rates
… Fund, which was valued at $273.1 billion as of March 31, 2025, has three main sources of income (assets): Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/common-retirement-fundState Agencies Bulletin No. 2183
… 5 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background: In accordance with Chapter 504 of the Laws of 2009, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2183-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2294
… Administration paychecks beginning January 9, 2025 and Institution paychecks beginning January 15, 2025. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2294-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2025