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DiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe heat waves and droughts, more … and inland communities,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… disabled adults or seniors at potential risk, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the wellbeing of many more vulnerable New Yorkers. … at designated times of a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… providers earn revenue by providing services such as case management, job preparation, job assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… reflect issues that would appropriately be addressed by a comprehensive human rights policy. Netflix should have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, municipalities with a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020XI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… requirements for online agencies when a purchase order (PO) is used in conjunction with a PCard. This policy is … single purchases of $10,000 or more, agencies must use a PO in conjunction with the purchase, consistent with the … and Transaction Preparation: When online agencies use a PO with the PCard in the SFS, the agency must check the box …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useCayuga County – Security of Electronic Public Health Department Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (2022M-146)
… Cayuga County (County) officials ensured electronic data containing personal, private, and sensitive information … did not adequately protect the Department’s electronic data containing PPSI. In addition to sensitive information … confidentially to officials, we found: Electronic data containing PPSI on 32 of the 61 County-owned Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/12/02/cayuga-county-security-electronic-public-health-department-personal-private-andOpinion 94-27
… (assessments against non-fronting owners) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, §§200, 202(2): The cost of a road improvement undertaken pursuant to Town Law, §200 may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to an audit … rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them … NYCPS needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2017 Through March 31, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 184 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $31 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2017-through-march-31-2018DiNapoli: Home Ownership Grants Helping Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers
… The majority of grants awarded to homeowners through the state’s Affordable Home Ownership Development Program are being given only to eligible recipients, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … The majority of grants awarded to homeowners through the states Affordable Home Ownership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-home-ownership-grants-helping-low-and-moderate-income-new-yorkersDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… spending for the average household, or about $9,664, in 2022-23, according to the latest data available from the U.S. … City metropolitan area rose by 56.2% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, more than the 46.4% increase nationally. Metro area … the New York City metropolitan area grew 8.8% from 2021 to 2022, the highest growth in over 40 years, leaving many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30.pdfDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… taxes, including the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Payroll Mobility Tax, totaled $3.9 billion, up by 7.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… any fluctuations later in the year.” Tax receipts of $4.1 billion in May were 1.6 percent higher than in 2013. Total tax receipts for April and May combined were $1.4 billion below year-ago …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… for income and property taxes if proposals to change the federal tax code are implemented, according to a report issued today by State … P. DiNapoli. "New Yorkers lose valuable deductions under the proposed changes to the federal tax code. Changes to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York … been added to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… Center Corp. (ECMCC) paid out approximately $673,000 in improper and questionable bonuses to physicians over a … administer its incentive and bonus programs, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments that should not have been paid or for which they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonuses