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Accounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.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.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023 (2022-S-36) 180-Day Response
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-2024-22s36-response.pdfMWBE Report 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
In the 2023-24 fiscal year, the Fund recorded growth in its investments with MWBE managers. Total investments and commitments of Fund capital to MWBE partners rose from $31.5 billion to approximately $37.7 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2023-24.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
As shown in the Mayor’s Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025, New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2025.pdfClaims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022 (2022-S-12)
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-2023-22s12x.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022 (2022-S-12) 180-Day Response
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-2023-22s12-response.pdfClaims Processing Activity October 1, 2022 Through March 31, 2023
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-2024-22s36.pdfLocal Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdf2021 Local Sales Taxes Grew by Over 19 Percent; Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
The report examines the many factors that drove sales tax growth in 2021, including inflation, along with the difference in sales tax recovery between New York City and the rest of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2021-local-sales-taxes-grew-by-over-19-percent-exceeded-pre-pandemic-levels.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023 (2023-S-9) 180-Day Response
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-response1.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024 (2023-S-41)
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-2025-23s41.pdfPublic Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic have also prevented the … in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID public health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal … programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many … betterthanexpected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $2205 billion enacted state budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetIX.9.B Transfers to Other Funds – IX. Federal Grants
… In order to preserve federal grant reporting requirements, … statutory transfers from federal funds will be recorded in the federal grant fund as an Operating Transfer (transfer … In order to preserve federal grant reporting requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9b-transfers-other-fundsTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… program (Program) under Title V of the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program … excess of established limits. Pursuant to New York’s Clean Air Compliance Act of 1993 (CACA), the Department is … responsible for developing and administering this Program. Air pollution sources subject to the Program must obtain an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… and where zoning initiatives and affordable housing incentives have succeeded, so that government, developers and … area growth (7.4%), it lagged the nation’s overall 10.3% rate of housing growth. Growth spiked in 2023, with 30,170 … strong annual growth at or near 0.75%, which is a greater rate of growth than the “City of Yes” rezoning plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallState Police Bulletin No. SP-248
… the New York State Troopers, Inc. in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the New York State Troopers, … the union dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates are as follows: Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-248-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… as the State Police, which spent an average of $74.35 per hour of overtime at a cost of $35 million. DOCCS paid the next highest average of $51.18 per hour of overtime for a total of $160 million. Meanwhile, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionMTA's Fiscal Challenge: Fill the Gap, But Not at Riders' Expense
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report … increase in city funding but no contribution from New York State. The MTA expects federal funding to continue at current … For a copy of the report, click here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt10-2015.pd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/mtas-fiscal-challenge-fill-gap-not-riders-expense