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NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of … and lunch programs, and college loans. Other federal funds pay for essential capital projects and services. These … Orders issued by the President paused disbursement of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… The Capital District Transportation Authority’s (CDTA) reported overtime payments … fulfills its mission effectively.” CDTA provides regional transportation services including regular bus service, … electric buses. CDTA is one of four upstate regional transportation authorities, ranking third in terms of total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… and David Relyea in the theft of nearly $30,000 in auto parts and supplies from the state. The thefts allegedly … allegedly used a state police paid account to purchase auto parts and tools for their personal use, then falsified … that between April 2015 and October 2020, numerous auto parts were purchased that did not fit police vehicles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Citys proposed budget for the 202122 fiscal year are reasonable and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Lacking Access to Advocates
… Many residents of long-term care facilities in New York state lack regular access to ombudsman services due to a decline in the number of volunteers and a … is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. In New York, this office is within the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/residents-long-term-care-facilities-lacking-access-advocatesOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… Objective To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State … October 2017 and September 2021. About the Program The Corporation is a public benefit corporation that provides … To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit … the period April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019, and select claims going back to October 1, 2015. About the … for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Miami and San Francisco metropolitan areas according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 12% walked, cutting their transportation costs. DiNapoli’s report found that since 2013, the type of transportation used … in transit deserts, to inform future policy choices. Report The Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two … too often the Department of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded … today examined whether DOH was doing enough to control Medicaid costs for New Yorkers’ health care. The audits found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow in the first quarter of the … gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has … in the last several years,” DiNapoli said. “With the ease and 24/7 availability of mobile betting apps, problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… Lander called on Wells Fargo & Co.’s board of directors to publicly report on the company’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace … as the trustee of the Fund and Lander serves as fiduciary to the city’s five public pension funds. “Wells Fargo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as employment declined by 66 percent over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… non-student network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency plan. As a result, the District’s risk of unauthorized network access was increased, and it risked losing important data and suffering a serious … non-student network user accounts and develop a written IT contingency plan. Background The District serves the Towns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fEconomic Snapshot of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center
The Hunts Point Food Distribution Center (FDC) is the largest food distribution center in the United States. FDC is located on 329 acres in the Bronx and consists of about 150 wholesalers, distributors, and processing businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2024.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … the guilty plea of Linda Miller, 57, of Englewood, New Jersey, over the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System. The … New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… pension fraud." According to the investigators, Lola Martin, the mother of defendant Pearlann MacVittie, was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, Lola Martin was eligible for his Firemen's Pension Fund benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), today announced that he and the … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today announced that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1623
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2018 maximum salary limit for … 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $275,000 for the 2018 plan year, which is the calendar … dated January 10, 2018 OSC Actions OSC will update PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2018 Calendar Year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1623-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-79
… Court Employees Association, Inc. and in Bargaining Unit DR, represented by Court Officers Benevolent Association of … the attributes for these codes to include Bargaining Unit DR. Agency Actions Agencies must access the General Deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-79-change-attributes-and-narrative-descriptions-mutual-omaha