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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, … The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the … To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New … clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in … to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit fieldwork, about $2.4 … administered by the state Department of Health (DOH), is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence … (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has fallen considerably over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021IX.4.J State Requirements in Support of CMIA Implementation – IX. Federal Grants
For most federal programs subject to CMIA interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS and bank records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4j-state-requirements-support-cmia-implementationGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… and sustainability initiatives are creating new green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for … educational and workforce development programs to grow the green economy and help bolster New York’s pandemic recovery. … report found that the number of jobs influenced by the green economy in New York exceeded one million in 2019 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “In recent years, pandemic-related federal funding as well as … Thirtyone school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by … DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8% nationally. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… is an interactive visualization that includes a thematic map highlighting the share of sales tax revenue that counties … State Comptroller’s 2020 update on Understanding Local Government Sales Tax in New York State . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… Message from the Comptroller Any death caused by misuse of legal or illicit drugs is a tragedy, depriving families of … use.” 19 These findings, the authors stated, suggest the need for “a multi-pronged approach to both prevention and treatment.” 20 Both studies emphasize the need to understand the motivations or drivers of misuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkXIII.9 Allowed Values for Processing Payments in SFS – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… an employee can select when completing an Expense Report in the SFS Travel and Expenses module. Expense Types This … an employee can select when completing an Expense Report in the SFS Travel and Expenses module. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… of household inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has historically provided a reliable benchmark … (CPI), March 2022, available at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf and … and energy, can exhibit greater volatility in prices over time. Therefore, some analysts tend to prefer the Core CPI, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of New York’s school districts were scored as under fiscal stress in 2021, but the operational issues caused by the pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending … students who receive special education services. Students with greater special education needs and challenges, such as … network of facilities includes 59 main sites/schools, each with one or more affiliated satellite schools. Students in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… as reported in its July Financial Plan : $3.4 billion in 2020, $6.3 billion in 2021, $3.8 billion in 2022, $2.8 billion in 2023 and $3.1 billion in 2024. The 2021 budget gap is more than half (53 percent) of … as parts of the economy reopen, fare and toll revenues for 2020 through 2023 are projected to be $10.3 billion lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-history