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DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the … separate regions outside of New York City. "Investments in New York's public schools are vital at both the state and … said. "By examining regional comparisons and trends in school district revenues, expenditures and student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today proposed changes to the state’s procurement practices in the wake of criminal charges and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today proposed changes to the states procurement practices in the wake of criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformDiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… made 791 arrests and issued 5,482 summonses. Nightlife and construction noise complaints were the most vexing, given … high frequency and the significant role nightlife and construction play in the city's economy. These complaints … City's responsiveness to nightlife noise complaints and construction noise complaints . Based on the responses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… DiNapoli identified issues that could hinder SED's efforts in this area. "Students who frequently miss school are often … But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… one project Transit had to issue numerous reminders to the contractor to increase technical staffing to meet the … required to hold meetings about AWOs with and without the contractor as part of the AWO process. It is also required to … that for 28, Transit did not hold the meetings without the contractor. In addition, no “lessons learned” were documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… unions, obtaining anticipated health insurance savings and closing future budget gaps, according to an analysis released … in FY 2017 and $3.1 billion in FY 2018. These budget gaps are larger than the gaps projected by the city in February … general reserve to $600 million. Revenue collections were much stronger in the current fiscal year than the city had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… to a continuing partnership." “I lost my leg to bone cancer at age 12. Since then, I have fought, as a citizen, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… Asrow today announced the approval of the Butternut Valley Banking Development District (BDD) as a participant in … administers the program and recently designated Butternut Valley as a BDD. This new BDD covers the towns of Butternuts, … in partnership with a local government. The Butternut Valley Alliance, with the towns of Butternuts, New Lisbon and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
To determine whether the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority has taken action to collect unpaid tolls and fees using outside law firms and to minimize
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Purpose To determine if the Department of State’s Division of Cemeteries sufficiently monitors … of January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2017. Background The Department of State’s (Department) Division of Cemeteries … To determine if the Department of States Division of Cemeteries sufficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed care organizations established and implemented adequate … December 31, 2014. Background Through its Medicaid managed care program, the Department contracts with managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionStreet Construction-Related Permits
… (HIQA) is DOT’s enforcement unit, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an office in all five … of receiving a CAR. Corrective action is required within 3 hours of the issuance of a NICA by telephone call or email. … including ensuring that permittees had proof of sufficient insurance. DOT did not ensure that only emergency work was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 185 zip codes. Percentage of zip codes without kiosks, by borough: Manhattan, 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … The consortium sells advertising space on the kiosks and is required to pay the city each year either a flat annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of … Twentythree school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… the pandemic. “The pandemic turned this sector upside down, and the jobs recovery reflects the significant changes … subsector, employing 26,550 workers in 2021 (which is down 5,400 from 2019). Transit and ground passenger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Division of Criminal Justice Services $2.5 million with Health Research Inc. to maintain and enhance the National … Diskriter Inc. for outpatient coding services at Downstate Health Sciences University. $1.8 million with the Research … Service $249 million to CVS Caremark to provide pharmacy benefit services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… In 2020, DOH found for every 100,000 babies born, 54.7 Black mothers die during or after childbirth in New York. … York state in 2018, the overall severe morbidity rate for Black women was 2.3 times higher than for white women. DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… budget and operational transparency to provide the public and elected officials with a clear understanding of … York City adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025, totaling $116.8 billion including expense prepayments … Nearly 10% was initially planned to come from service reductions, however about half of the initially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… in the system were found by DHR officials in a filing cabinet labeled the “Twilight Zone,” where some cases labeled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to New York state, New York City and the Metropolitan … climb, capacity limitations are rolled back and federal relief and stimulus funds make their way through the region,” … said. “The city needs to carefully manage the significant relief it received to aid its recovery while also maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footing