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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… in previous surveys dating to August 2020. New York State SNAP Recipients Total More Than 2.7 Million in December More … received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits in December … 16, 2020 September 2, 2020 August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 July 22, 2020 July 9, 2020 Additional Resources COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in 2023 that remained below pre-pandemic levels. While Manhattan remained home to the largest share of city … businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough except Manhattan, with some neighborhoods seeing particularly … small business growth over the four years included Manhattan’s Harlem (19.4%) and the Bronx’s Wakefield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four years has shifted … made the system much safer than before 9/11. Federal funds for transit security have declined sharply since 2009. Even … deadlines. The MTA lost the use of nearly $46 million for its capital security program because of delays, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsState Agencies Bulletin No. 127
… codes have been established for PEF employees: 395 PEF Auto (Liberty) 396 PEF Home (Liberty) These transactions will … Federation. For More Information Questions about the insurance programs may be directed to Liberty Mutual Customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/127-new-voluntary-insurance-codes-pefOpinion 96-12
… only by special act) TOWN LAW, §181: The fiscal year of a fire district may be changed only by act of the State … Home Rule Law, §2[8]; cf . 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 285, concerning the supersession of Second Class Cities Law, §73 … town ( id .; also see 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-662, p 178, concerning the town's responsibilities in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Ancillary Services Provided During Hospital Inpatient Admissions
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's eMedNY system processes Medicaid claims for … refer to health care services provided in the home, medical offices, clinics, and other freestanding sites. They … Department's Medicaid reimbursement policies. Some edits check various Department files to verify recipient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-ancillary-services-provided-during-hospital-inpatientHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
… This audit covers the period from April 2017 through June 2022. About the Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing … this assistance. Between April 1, 2017 and June 6, 2022, HUD allocated over $244 million in CDBG funds to HCR, … for new safety protocols. However, as of June 9, 2022 – more than 2 years after the start of the pandemic – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five … New York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 95-17
… DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (authority of town to transfer property to a district without … consideration) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (authority of town to transfer property to a district without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… with asthma. The objective of our initial audit, issued on August 2, 2022, was to determine if DOH effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followOpinion 89-31
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Recall Election (authority of city voters to … (c)(1), 37: A city may not provide for recall elections of elected officials in the absence of express … home rule powers to adopt a local law providing for recall elections, such a procedure may not be utilized to remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-31Medicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… Purpose To determine whether the Medicaid program made improper payments to Certified Home Health Agencies under the Episodic Payment … To determine whether the Medicaid program made improper payments to Certified Home Health Agencies under the Episodic Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersIdentifying 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-planOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… data, the agencies may be able to better target their on-site efforts to further improve immunization rates and reduce … Department of Health: Nursing Home Surveillance (2015-S-26) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… (19.6%). Job Market For 18- to 25-year-olds, the labor force participation rate in 2023 was 47.6% with just under … school and above). For those in school and in the labor force, the majority (87.8%) worked mostly part-time with a … Reports New York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesVI.1.B Budget Overview – VI. Budgets
… is an inquiry in Commitment Control that allows users to inquire upon and review all control budgets. The inquiry’s … Ledger Group (required) Chartfield Values (optional – used to narrow down your search) For additional instruction on … aid "JAA-KK215-012 – Reviewing Budget Overview" published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1b-budget-overviewImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-2)
To determine the implementation status of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f2.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… personal items including; landscaping for their home, car and insurance payments for their vehicles, flowers and other … program-related items: landscaping for his home ($18,936), car and insurance payments for his vehicles (two Mercedes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… new incentives for affordable housing, facilitated adaptive reuse of existing buildings, and encouraged walkable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintaining