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The Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfPandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed priorities for governments across the country, including New York City’s. This report examines how the City’s spending priorities shifted during the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-15-2023.pdfAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/castile-2021-1.pdfWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the violation, the Downstate employee paid the Commission $4,000 and resigned from his position on December 11, 2017. Key … Public Officers Law (POL) § 73(5)(a) and Downstate’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct which prohibits employees from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of General School Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsContract Advisory No. 12
… Comptroller (OSC) recently completed development of a new system, “e-Documents,” that enables the Comptroller’s … documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system (Gateway). The … submitted via the Gateway are not approved. Guidance: New Audit Type values have been created in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… him more than $6,000, before his actions were discovered in a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … appreciate the work of the Office of the State Comptroller in bringing about this arrest. The highest standards must apply in public service and public employment,” District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDiNapoli: Former Director Allegedly Stole $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… The former Executive Director of Hornell Partners for Growth (HPG) was charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth … County D.A. Baker and the State Police we will continue to hold accountable those who misuse or abuse the public trust." … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-former-director-allegedly-stole-1700-hornell-partners-growthDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same … of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of … year-over-year increases for the month.” In May 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $783 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Clerk/Treasurer of Village of Norwood Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $70K From Village
… St. Lawrence County District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Norwood, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-clerktreasurer-village-norwood-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-70k-villageIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… of each fiscal year, the Division of Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the … rate, or require a waiver, agencies should enter a new waiver request in SFS which, once approved at the agency … and AP vouchers to record FBIC transactions. Instead, the new process generates journal entries to the General Ledger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs