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The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Moynihan Train Hall near Penn Station, utilizing a public-private partnership. To further invest in … to provide comprehensive, timely reviews of State and public authority contracts so that resources are distributed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department … disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City and covers the period September 1, 2013 to March 31, … or medical reasons. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED is responsible for hearing appeals related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsCity of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's adopted budget for the 2017 fiscal year are … reasonable. Background The City of Poughkeepsie, located in Dutchess County, has had a general fund balance deficit … the period from 2011 through 2015, causing the increase in the general fund balance deficit. Key Findings The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/02/09/city-poughkeepsie-budget-review-b6-17-1DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address
… to achieve structure balance. In this current fiscal year, my office identified almost $5 billion in temporary resources … governments require serious discussion and solutions. My office will continue to examine local finances closely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-governor-cuomos-2014-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The ultimate price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is … passed a budget under very difficult circumstances to address our immediate needs, but we must be mindful of the bigger picture. Tax revenues will be substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… should have easy access to information about their school districts’ finances,” DiNapoli said. “Voters need this … District officials have a responsibility to foster public trust by operating with the greatest possible … making comprehensive information readily available to the public.” Auditors examined 13 randomly selected school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… to weather whatever financial challenges lay ahead. My office continues to support local governments by offering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… data to identify school districts with comparatively high rates of incidents to help ensure they have adequate … July 1, 2011 through June 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical … challenges and shrinking debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … preserve the state’s highways and bridges. Funding comes from dedicated taxes and fees, including a gas tax, petroleum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… cities of Amsterdam (Montgomery County) and Long Beach (Nassau County) are designated as being in “significant fiscal stress.” The villages of Island Park (Nassau), Maybrook (Orange) and Valley Stream (Nassau) and the … information on over 160,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… equipped and eligible to deliver services. “The deadline for managed care organizations and their providers to comply … in claims were for services by providers whose Medicaid application was denied or had been withdrawn by DOH either … standards or were automatically withdrawn because the application was missing information. For example, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP during a fiscal year in which their graded rate … you must complete and submit a Participation Request form . Forms can be submitted by: Email as an attachment to [email protected] ; or Mail to: NYSLRS Employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… York state collected just over $12 billion in taxes during the first two months of the 2016-17 state fiscal year, a decline of $480.1 million, or 3.8 percent, from the same period last year and nearly $120 million below … increases include spending for public health programs (up $668.1 million largely because of the timing of payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… jeopardize at least $535 million of federal aid in FY 2025 and FY 2026, but notes that nearly all federal operating … 2026, excluding COVID funds. The Department of Education (DOE) receives more federal funding than any single city … an average of 146,189 family assistance recipients in FY 2024, and nearly 44% of the planned costs for family shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… epidemic are growing and the health, safety and prosperity of our communities are at risk.” DiNapoli’s report noted … York, in which heroin was a factor, reached a record high of 825 in 2014, the last year for which data are available … York. Among counties for which data are available, Suffolk County had the greatest number of overdose deaths in 2014 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations contained in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Brand Name … by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … a monthly premium for each Medicaid recipient enrolled in their plans and the managed care organizations arrange for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… New York City's 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's economy is strong and continues to set new records," DiNapoli … could make balancing the budget more difficult. While the economy is still strong, it appears more vulnerable than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-ahead