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State Agencies Bulletin No. P-918
Changes in Reporting for Occupational Disability Leave
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-918.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Federal aid stabilized state finances, enabling New York to contend with the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts and preserve … reporting on plans to address inequities, including how projects will benefit communities disproportionately … how goals would be achieved. Other states are doing a better job, enacting stand-alone allocation bills, fostering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the necessary goods or … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other … Interest Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Overpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (2011-S-33). … Medicaid made inappropriate payments to medical providers for services rendered to Medicaid recipients enrolled in a … participating providers that the plans reimburse directly for services provided to enrollees. Medicare Advantage Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in … collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal challenges. The … a plan on how it is going to provide financial help to local governments during this difficult time. New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - October 2018
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is facing its greatest challenge in decades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2019.pdfPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2020 Annual Report
An OSC analysis of the data reported by IDAs and LDCs for Fiscal Year Ending 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2020-annual-report.pdfMedicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up)
… Part A. Medicare Part A provides supplementary medical insurance for inpatient care in hospitals, post-hospital nursing home care, hospice, and home health services. If an individual is enrolled in both … payer and generally covers most of the eligible costs for health services. Medicaid, as a secondary payer, generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/04/medicaid-payments-medicare-part-beneficiaries-followMedicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (Report 2009-S-46). Background Our initial … on August 16, 2010, examined Medicaid payments for routine dental services, such as cleanings and oral evaluations, … 31, 2009. Our audit identified $40 million of excessive dental services that exceeded certain frequency limits (i.e., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/medicaid-payments-excessive-dental-services-followAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… Spending by New York’s largest public authorities jumped $3.5 billion … budget,” DiNapoli said. “And from Buffalo to Brookhaven, New Yorkers foot the bill. These shadow governments are … spending $21.5 billion. Of the 1,180 public authorities in New York, 325 are state authorities, 847 are local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… abuse of power, and undermines trust in government as a whole. I will keep fighting to ensure that hard-earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower … New York City is projecting a $34 billion surplus for city fiscal year FY 2021 because of betterthanprojected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Upper East Side. They held six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, … but neither HPD nor the management company could rule out the possibility that the money had in fact been received. … have reached out to nearly all rejected applicants so they can get back their fees. DiNapoli’s audit made a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-city