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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… city of Glens Falls’ financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt costs, the subsidization of a downtown … civic center and expenses that outpace revenues, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The city’s financial struggles are making it harder to maintain needed services, avoid tax increases and keep the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources, according … first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022. “As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the … through 2023. Rates rose in 2021 and remained elevated in 2022 and 2023. Households with children experienced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyOpinion 90-51
… revenues for establishment of an enhanced emergency telephone service) COUNTY LAW, §§300, 301, 303, 305, 307, … to pay for the establishment of an enhanced emergency telephone system may be expended only for "system costs", … and maintaining the telecommunication equipment and the telephone services necessary to establish and provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy
… DiNapoli said. "Our farmers continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced food, while also preserving open spaces. However, farmers … by California and Washington. The state's 57,000 tons of wine grapes were third largest produced in the nation and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-farms-generate-48-billion-new-yorks-economyPractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… support, payment processing, information services, telephone collections, and judgment enforcement. The current … written on summonses, such as bad addresses and false telephone numbers, contributes to collection difficulties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-followOversight of Child Protective Services
… sample cases through September 2022. About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. “New Yorkers are generously giving … support through personal income tax check-offs including fish and wildlife programs, missing and exploited children … by the Department of Environmental Conservation, for fish and wildlife management. DiNapoli’s report, coming after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… in our state,” said DiNapoli. “But as the value of tax exemptions to private businesses continues to increase, … community is receiving promised benefits. Thankfully, my legislative proposal to increase transparency and scrutiny … the state’s 109 active IDAs provided $1.1 billion in total tax exemptions in 2014. These exemptions were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… Valley had the highest median per-pupil spending rate at $26,636, while Western New York was lowest at $19,776. This … the region to appear to have higher state aid levels than is typical for most of the region's other districts. To read … that compare each region with the state as a whole, is available at: …
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with … by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli finds that after a nationwide spike in unemployment New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for medical costs and lost productivity, according to a … isn't just costly, it can be lethal," DiNapoli said. "For the New Yorkers fighting this chronic disease, a flare-up … emergency room visits. The Medicaid cost to taxpayers for treating asthma has jumped and the prevalence of asthma …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1134
… Specific Information page by expanding the Education and Government section at the bottom of the page. If the position … Data Conversion Requirements. OSC Actions Position Pool IDs The account code for the Position Pool IDs will be charged automatically to Fiscal Year 2012-13 when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1134-reporting-line-number-changes-and-budget-year-changes-fiscal-year-2012New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of … Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 180
… about a new Reveal report and to provide instructions for agencies Affected Employees Active employees (incumbents … exceeds 100%. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions For each pay period, OSC will produce a Reveal report, Overfilled Salaried Positions for Pay Basis Codes 21P, ANN, BIW, CAL, CYF, CYP, LEG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/180-overfilled-salaried-positionsDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… did not submit a written report or the report could not be located. Under the SPDES program, DEC issues both … individual and general discharge permits. SPDES permit holders have certain reporting responsibilities. For example, … Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… in 2016. These exemptions were partially offset by $606 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs). Both total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsMedicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… whether Medicaid made payments for personal care and home health care services that were not supported by required … dates from January 2021 through March 2023 and paid home health care services with service dates from January … Medicaid personal care (PC) services in January 2021 and home health care (HHC) services in January 2023. EVV systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-programDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State … and 68% of the amount owed. In the first quarter of 2022, the number of customers behind on their bills fell by … period doubled from $768 in March 2020 to $1,467 in March 2022. “The pandemic’s effects continue to be felt in multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemic