Search
New Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfHousing Affordability in New York State, March 2014
This report evaluates New York State trends in housing affordability from 2000 to 2012, the most recent year for which authoritative Census data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-affordability-2014.pdfDiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… service requests over the past five years. “New Yorkers are increasingly contacting 311 to report lack of heat and … by neighborhood. Being able to see where complaints are heaviest by type and location should make it easier for … Neighborhoods like Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City are seeing triple-digit complaint growth as residents report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Report … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York State Department of Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… death, Hansen accessed her deceased father’s account online to obtain $67,423 through an online payment platform. She also made several thousand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the Program According to the 2022 American … also fully integrated with the Department of Labor’s (DOL) case management One-Stop Operating System, and JobZone and … provide customer support/services such as assessment, case management, job preparation, job assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-N-7) . About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks or … about 30,000 acres of land (14% of NYC), including more than 5,000 individual properties, nearly 1,000 playgrounds, … is home to 8.5 million people, including nearly 1 million individuals with a disability, and based on 2020 estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… Congress to increase the eligibility age from 26 to 46 for individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better … Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which … in assets saved by individuals and their families to pay for medical and living costs. "People who become disabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to grand larceny in the third degree, … report, which can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2016/tupperlake.pdf Since … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the … from 8 percent to 7.5 percent. According the National Association of State Retirement Administrators, the median …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sentencing today … of $1 million by a former Rome, N.Y. police officer, two Troy Housing Authority employees, and a double-dipping … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent … County District Attorney’s Office, we take this type of fraud seriously and we look forward to prosecuting these allegations in a court of law. I want to thank the New York State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in … and property tax collections. But potential policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years … which require fiscal preparation, according to a report on the city’s November financial plan modification released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueThe Hispanic Community in New York State - October 2015
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in New York State totaled 193,200 in 2007, the latest year for which data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2016-en-es.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our … drugs. Drugs may be removed from the market (i.e., terminated) for safety or commercial reasons. To ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… at a discount and distributes the vaccines to state health departments and certain local and territorial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-follow