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Improper 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)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followMental 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-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Chief Security and Safety Officer is mainly responsible for the policy aspect of safety and security across all MTA … and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA agencies, including Transit, with its … (formerly MTA Capital Construction) is responsible for implementing projects, such as those identified through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. … said. “As local officials start preparing their budgets for next year, they must set realistic expectations for sales … of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… This tool has been discontinued and is no longer being updated. Please review our latest NYC Financial Plan Review reports for more information on fiscal cliffs. … Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… may weaken their job prospects even more. These trends are very concerning, and the city needs to continue to prioritize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… DiNapoli said. “Recent volatility in sales tax collections warrants caution for local governments as they finalize their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the highest shares in the nation. “New York has long had a housing affordability crisis, and more families are running … state. New York needs to examine how it’s using current housing resources while taking more action to address this … more than 28,000, Texas almost 11,000 and Florida 7,500. Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams both announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service … Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortEmployee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual
… and the agency must change the Reason that was used for that particular action, the agency must return the … effective date. If the employee’s status is changing (for example, a Leave with Pay to a Leave of Absence or … or salary considerations the employee may be eligible for upon subsequent return to Active status. Refer to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payservDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations … 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments must cope with extremely … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State … But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The … slip further.” DiNapoli’s report found outside of New York City, growth in local sales tax collections was a mere 0.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Franklin Square Public Library , Village of Hobart , Town of Lancaster , Town … spent appropriately and effectively." Franklin Square Public Library – Claims Audit (Nassau County) The board does … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… anticipated bond sales by the following issuers: the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… of refundings and reofferings as follows: $4.08 billion scheduled for October, of which $2.26 billion is for new money and $1.82 … billion for refunding or reoffering purposes; $967 million scheduled for November, of which $796 million is for new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… the audit sample). Violations were missed or overlooked in 11 of the 12 elevators in the sample. Three non-DOB … terminated by his company for unprofessionalism. 6,741 (11 percent) of the 63,314 annual elevator inspections DOB … authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
Although District officials complied with competitive bidding requirements and certain aspects of the Districts procurement policies they did not seek competition for two professional service contracts related to the Project
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21Selected Personal Service Contracts
… Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) personal service contracts were necessary, appropriately procured, and monitored to ensure service delivery as required by ESDC guidelines. The audit … opportunity. We audited two judgmentally selected personal service contracts. The first was a contract with BDO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/selected-personal-service-contracts