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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for … 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, total gambling revenues … New York’s net gambling revenues were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… as a process server. He was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also … most have been implemented. Their response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: … have led to more than 100 arrests and $20 million in money recovered since 2011. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by … 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were uncovered in an … today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… population of the five boroughs with 2.7 million people in 2020 and was the fastest growing borough over the last decade (9.1 percent). Private sector employment in Brooklyn grew by 47.5 percent from 2010 to 2019, faster … (by 109 percent), with nearly three-quarters occurring in restaurants and bars. The pandemic and public health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, … said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… tool to itemize the City programs that exhibit a decline in funding during this period. This decline, referred to as a … level of service is not supported, either partially or in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY … and highlights areas of at-risk spending due to declines in future year allocations. Identified cliffs could impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a … However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our … timely. Key Finding We found that some progress was made in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The New York … DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security … agency that manages, maintains, and runs subway service in New York City. Transit has 472 subway stations in four boroughs (Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the … per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New Yorkers in 1998 to one in three in 2021, state budget projections … number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021 with monthly enrollment exceeding seven million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, … with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding work, according to a report released today by … among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in the rest of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 … of students who miss at least 10% of days (typically 18) in a school year for any reason, excused, unexcused, or for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous … pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding revenues were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020