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DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… and Yates counties. DOH recorded 4,035 diabetes related deaths in New York in 2013, the last year for which data are … 100,000 residents for the three years ending in 2013 (32.3 deaths), while Hamilton County had the lowest (9.2 deaths). DiNapoli’s report also finds: Adult New Yorkers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… temporary structures installed to protect people and property on city sidewalks during construction and demolition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCollege Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
Determine whether the Greenport Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greenport-s9-21-30.pdfDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
Determine whether the Dover Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/dover-s9-21-27.pdfCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
Determine whether the Crown Point Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/crown-point-s9-21-26.pdfWest Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
Determine whether the West Genesee Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/west-genesee-s9-21-40.pdfUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
Determine whether the Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/unadilla-valley-s9-21-37.pdfSeaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
Determine whether the Seaford Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/seaford-s9-21-36.pdfNew Suffolk Common School District - Board Oversight and Local Finance Law (2018M-177)
… adequate oversight over disbursements. We reviewed 46 non-payroll disbursements totaling $531,934 and determined 19 (41 … when the claims audit had occurred. We reviewed 76 payroll transactions totaling $113,485 and found the … they are paid. Establish procedures to review and certify payroll prior to disbursement, and ensure proper support is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/14/new-suffolk-common-school-district-board-oversight-and-local-finance-lawSherrill City School District - Future Farmers of America Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2019M-251)
… adequate internal controls to ensure Future Farmers of America (FFA) extra-classroom activity (ECA) cash receipts … found: District officials did not perform an annual audit of FFA records during our audit period. Collections did not … $264,624. There was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sherrill-city-school-district-future-farmers-america-extra-classroomHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its … that, at a minimum, includes: Working with regional office staff to ensure on-site reviews are completed within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
New Yorkers have contributed more than $51 million for worthy causes through checkoffs on their personal income tax forms but these funds often sit unused according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… rate in 42 years. The city's economy is also benefiting from record tourism, rising property values, high consumer … could be used to narrow the projected gaps. However, there are risks that the city may need to address during the … https://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/report-9-2019.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended … purpose can smooth out spikes in both expenditures and revenues. Saving for future capital needs can also reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… New York state's personal income tax (PIT) check-off funds are not distributed promptly to charitable causes, even … His office found more than $15.7 million remained in the funds as of the end of state fiscal year 2016-17. "Each year, … Return a Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… a minimum death benefit to the survivors of New York State retired employees. Your beneficiary may receive a benefit of $3,000 … benefits, including the survivor’s benefit, can be revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesCapital Planning and Maintenance
… develops a capital plan that contains budget allocations for asset improvements or renovations. For projects that are beyond its means, the Authority relies … allocated approximately $1 million in operating cash for capital projects. For fiscal year 2015-16, the Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceOpinion 92-44
… (see Sponsor's Memorandum in Support and Memorandum of the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Inc. re: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44Opinion 96-5
… Corporation represents appellant) CPLR, §8022; INSURANCE LAW, §5225: Where the counsel to the Motor Vehicle … the exemption from fees granted by section 5225 of the Insurance Law is applicable to the fees imposed by section … (MVAIC). You state that under section 5225 of the Insurance Law, MVAIC is exempt from all fees imposed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5