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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… counties are up more modestly over the period. However, in 22 counties, including Broome and Monroe, SNAP numbers have … 8,559 238 2.9% Orange 37,328 (695) -1.8% Orleans 5,207 81 1.6% Oswego 17,443 (328) -1.8% Otsego 5,208 (53) -1.0% … 3.4% 1.9% Schenectady 4,990 2.4% 4.7% 2.3% Staten Island 22,148 5.1% 7.4% 4.9% Syracuse 20,798 1.8% 3.5% 1.5% Utica …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall … year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy … and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… available to individuals with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000. The U.S. … will provide his analysis of the Financial Plan when it is released by DOB. Prior Editions April 16, 2021 March 30, … for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… in a written DHCR Management Field and Office Visit Report (Report) to the development. This audit is based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Tesla Investors Should Vote Against Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay and Director Nominees
… who are the only directors up for election in 2025, bear responsibility for enabling inflated and poorly … proposal to repeal the company’s bylaw requiring a 3% ownership stake to file a shareholder derivative lawsuit against the company’s officers or directors. Tesla’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-tesla-investors-should-vote-against-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-and-director-nomineesDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… In 2023, there were 4.6 million New Yorkers aged 18 to 34 (“young adults”) representing 23.2% of the state’s … of high school graduates nationally. People aged 26 to 34 are more likely to have a bachelor’s degree (31.5%) … food preparation or serving. Young adults aged 26 to 34 have the highest participation rate at 84.7%. Just under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: NYC Facing Larger Budget Gaps Amid Slowing Economic Growth and Rising Costs
… Uncertainty from Washington New York City modified its FY 2026 budget to $118.2 billion, $2.3 billion higher than at … adoption. However, this total excludes $3.8 billion of FY 2026 expenses that were prepaid in FY 2025. After adjusting … $122 billion in FY 2025. While the plan shows that FY 2026 remains balanced, the city did not take significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-facing-larger-budget-gaps-amid-slowing-economic-growth-and-rising-costsComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their … of the Comptroller’s Office, New York State Police and my office’s Financial Crimes Unit in uncovering this attempt … received ERAP funds that they were not entitled to. Based on the complaint, a joint investigation was launched by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… it is often more convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and … and necessary expenses, local governments must have both a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in … best practices below as a reference for adopting a strong credit card policy and developing sensible internal controls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… the rates participating providers agree to accept for the same services. Consequently, to encourage members to use less … for Services Provided by Eastern Orange Ambulatory Surgery Center (2015-S-53) United HealthCare: New York State Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … warranted Medicaid payment. This included $712,250 for 19,031 fee-for-service claims and $327,154 for 5,664 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOverpayments to Managed Care Organizations and Hospitals for Low Birth Weight Newborns (Follow-Up)
… for each newborn enrolled in the MCO. The MCO, in turn, is responsible for the provision of covered health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/07/overpayments-managed-care-organizations-and-hospitals-low-birth-weight-newborns-followContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance … under its contract with the Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc. (PROMESA) to ensure that claims are allowable, properly supported, and … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incUnited HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Purpose To determine if Davis Ethical Pharmacy inappropriately billed United … reimburses United for all properly adjudicated claims. Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) is an independently owned pharmacy located in … To determine if Davis Ethical Pharmacy inappropriately billed United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Purpose To determine whether Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) inappropriately billed Medicaid for … Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. Davis Ethical is an independently owned pharmacy located in … To determine whether Davis Ethical Pharmacy Davis Ethical inappropriately billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyNew York State Dental Program – Payments for Scaling and Root Planing Procedures (Follow-Up)
… initial report Group Health Incorporated: New York State Dental Program - Payments for Scaling and Root Planing … 1, 2005 through December 31, 2008. New York State provides dental insurance benefits to certain State employees and … contracts with Group Health Incorporated (GHI) to process dental claims on behalf of the State. Emblem Health is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/12/new-york-state-dental-program-payments-scaling-and-root-planing-procedures-followReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… $48,750.00 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC needed to demonstrate that the entire … under the contract. As a result, we rejected a LDC’s claim for $48,750.00. Consequently, the LDC has retained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90% – 15 percentage … did not provide adequate oversight of CTE programs offered through the secondary school system to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2017 through November 2022. … New York’s Essential Plan, which provides health insurance to lower-income individuals who, generally, don’t … Approximately $69 million for health care services fully covered by the Essential Plan; Up to $14.1 million for health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all leases; whether it has identified … it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … The PANYNJ uses two systems to track the status of its properties and to track rent and revenues – SAP and YARDI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerce