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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… programs, together known as Temporary Assistance (TA), served 497,420 individuals in May, up by 8.3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… within their communities. “IDAs are an important catalyst for economic development in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $1,882 per job gained. In 2013, cumulative job gains equaled 199,943 with the median cost per job gained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most recent weeks for which data are available, approved payments during the first half of July added $5.7 billion to those in the preceding months … shown in the nearby chart. By comparison, during all of calendar year 2019, approved Unemployment Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020About the Academy
… safeguard public assets and find new ways to deliver services more efficiently. Meet the Trainers Executive Staff … then, he has been presenting at many local government conferences and at OSC’s accounting schools as part of the … and management course; and served as a certified military financial planner. Dan graduated with honors from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… This includes the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “Fiscal stress scores have improved in … Lackawanna, Long Beach, Olean, Rochester, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown and White Plains. Each of these … designation. However, both cities, along with the city of Syracuse, are in close proximity to the “susceptible to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2024 Through March 31, 2025
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers. The audit covered the period from October 2024 … To determine whether the Department of Healths eMedNY system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2024-through-march-31-2025Brownfield Cleanup Program
… assistance, tax credits, and liability relief to assist developers in cleanup efforts. Prior to the Brownfield … may not be known at the time of acquisition—contributed to developers’ reluctance to purchase even minimally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… initially anticipated. “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. “Settlements have already brought … are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example, the Department did not consistently apply or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, … to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows … Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… New York state's Medicaid system could have saved up to $13.6 million it spent on … or have special health care needs. DOH's eMedNY computer system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for … New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… March 31). Since the city’s securities industry makes up about three-quarters of the statewide bonus pool for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… of bacteria such as E. coli has become almost commonplace. Full scale replacement of combined sewers with separated … in New York. A copy of the report, which includes a full list of municipal CSOs in the state, can be found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… year, for a cumulative total of more than $15.4 million. Village of Muttontown – Board Oversight (Nassau County) The … (Monroe County) The town granted a total of 1,479 non-NYS STAR property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2015
… million for 20 emergency construction contracts at state facilities including various correctional facilities, psychiatric facilities and SUNY facilities. … of Education $520,000 to Lingualinx Language Solutions Inc. for translations of Common Core learning standards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2015DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school … outside New York City received $4.7 billion in direct federal aid. Separately, New York City received $7 billion, … public schools. "Local governments receive much-needed federal aid that supports our schools, fixes our roads and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Department of Transportation $4.4 million to Ahern Painting Contractors, Inc. for preventative maintenance, cleaning and painting of the FDR Drive to South Street Viaduct, in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-26
… Maintenance in the Department of Transportation engaged in winter maintenance activities to be responsive to unscheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-26-2015-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2014-2015DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to … said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring buckets in the halls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits