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DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising

… in New York City, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). Hispanics and non-Hispanic blacks had … has increased asthma care for children at school-based health centers, home interventions and Medicaid access to … avoid future visits. But further advancement is essential. Health advocates and policymakers recommend additional steps, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-rising

DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency

… Starts a paid family leave program, funded by employee payroll deductions, in January 2018. It will be fully …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-and

State Contract and Payment Actions in March

… State University of New York to establish the Innovation Hub to promote economic development in Western NY. $10 … manufacturing equipment at the SUNY Poly Central NY Hub for Emerging Industries in Onondaga County. $1.7 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-march

DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report

… of federal financial assistance ahead, now is the time for New York to carefully prepare for the short- and long-term,” … in the labor market are also a risk to the state economy. New York’s job recovery from the pandemic has lagged the … Comptroller’s duty to conduct independent audits of the New York State Health Insurance Program. This report details …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-report

DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors

… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it … the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased isolation and food insecurity. “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the … paying them for each meal that is delivered successfully. Food Safety and Nutrition DFTA nutritionists make surprise …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniors

Opinion 88-38

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … from the fees imposed by section 8022. Similarly, we do not believe section 8019 provides any such exemption. … by section 8022. In summary, it is our opinion that: (i) nothing in the CPLR expressly grants an exemption to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38

Opinion 97-9

… Interest (negative impact of zoning change on board member's business) -- Zoning Changes (disclosure and recusal where negative impact on board member's business) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9

Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds

… SUNY, CUNY, and the SUNY and CUNY Construction Funds was executed. This MOU administratively restored the … above-referenced bill will help to: Ensure that taxpayer funds are protected from waste, fraud and abuse: OSC’s review …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-funds

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… about $21,000 in questionable expenses. Department of Health (DOH): Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients … No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up) (2019-F-20) An audit released in July … and recovered from the plans. New York State Health Insurance Program: Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Controls Over …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population

… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-population

Opinion 90-37

… benefits ( Feldman v Miller , 151 AD2d 754, 542 NYS2d 777; Opn No. 86-78, supra ). To fulfill its fiduciary duty, a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37

DiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture

… is stable, with the city actively growing its reserve funds and reducing its debt burden. At the same time, Corning …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-picture

XI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… in both the Contract Reporter advertisement and in the bid solicitation. In cases where maintenance is needed, including maintenance in the bid for equipment or software is the only way to determine …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contracts

Four Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses

… Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … continue to suffer." HHS-OIG Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert said: "This indictment should serve as a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providers

DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide

… affordability trends from 2000 to 2012 using U.S. Census Bureau data. The federal government describes affordable … half of their household income – a level the U.S. Census Bureau describes as “severely cost-burdened.” Housing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewide

DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report

… In his annual report assessing the proposed Executive Budget, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identifies risks and concerns that underscore the importance of taking action to address … U.S. Census estimates, there were over 336,500 fewer people in 2024 than in 2020. Between 2020 and 2024, New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-report

DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition

… facilities, including some of the same concerns at the sites listed above. Albany County Comptroller Michael F. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-condition

Small Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress

… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 … bodes well for the economic recovery. Funding from State grant programs has also begun to flow, and expeditiously … reported large negative effects from the pandemic — a decrease of 12 percentage points from October 12, 2020 (also …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progress