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DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates age 50 and over rose … data detailing inmate health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found … need to better understand and study the issues and examine what others are doing effectively to determine an approach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … close gaps in the budget decreases the fund balance that is available to cover unforeseen shortfalls in revenue or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… a comprehensive written investment policy as required by state law until the end of the audit period. The district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… which had been moderating since the second quarter of 2022, strengthened in the third quarter of 2023. In … the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, sales tax collections on motor fuels increased by … in the state’s “gas tax holiday” in the third quarter of 2022, which reduced the taxable amount on each gallon of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: National Directory of New Hires Data Security (2016-S-27) The office … to comply with the federal requirements for securing directory data. Auditors found that the office is fully … to comply with the federal requirements for securing directory data Auditors found that the office is fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… claims for ancillary services in accordance with Medicaid reimbursement policies. The audit covers the period April 1, … service claims for recipients who were also covered by Medicare. Key Recommendations Recover the $1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientLong Island Association for AIDS Care, Inc.
… for rental expenses paid to LINCS in excess of market rates. Furthermore, the lease with LINCS that LIAAC agreed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/long-island-association-aids-care-incPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and capital contributions, employed more than 159,000 people, and made more than $16 billion in payments pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people home,” DiNapoli said. “However, it remains uncertain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of homelessness on the rise, the plight of the homeless in New York State has been in the forefront of public attention. … Office oversees six Regional Offices – Albany, Buffalo, New York City, Rochester, Spring Valley, and Syracuse – that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… of water rate increases. Budgeted overtime funding for police ($1.1 million) and firefighters ($800,000) is likely … $910,000. The budgeted $565,000 in severance payments does not include appropriations for budgeted layoffs in 2019, … if reductions are not made, adjust the salary and employee benefit appropriations to an appropriate level. Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… States General Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates. In addition, a credit card company was allowed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… in the report: Cities: New York’s cities are the biggest beneficiary of AIM funding. Cities outside of New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… growth in the stock market has added to the state pension fund’s dramatic increases this year,” DiNapoli said. … importantly, given the ongoing market volatility, our pension fund is strong and well-diversified and ready to meet … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States. The Fund holds and invests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… and according to the state Division of the Budget (DOB), withholding of $2.6 billion, including $2.4 billion in local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $155,000. Village officials plan to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The village’s tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and West Glens Falls Fire Company #1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of Long … determine how more than 90 percent of the water produced is consumed. While the village produced approximately 98 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for … region Aquatic Invasive Species spread prevention program. Office of General Services – Design & Construction … Hamilton County. $6 million to New York City for the Off Hours Deliveries Incentive Program. $5.4 million with Parsons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april