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DiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been … that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health … or irregularities with $223 million in payments. DOH pays Medicaid providers through the fee-for-service method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsContinuing 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 loved ones and damaging … al, op cit. 22 CDC, “Social Determinants of Health: Know What Affects Health,” available at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of … Hispanic New Yorkers is especially troubling. Housing and mortgage discrimination have prevented generations of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationMental 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 …
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
… the lower and middle Hudson Valley. Consolidated Edison (Con Ed) provides electric and gas service throughout most of … number of customers in arrears. Among these utilities, Con Ed, serving much of New York City, has 30 percent of all … a final notice to make a payment, or to enter into an agreement to pay overdue bills in reasonable installments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… school districts within their borders. These sales tax allocations are made in accordance with statute or pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 districts in fiscal stress the prior year, but … designated in stress in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… from the Comptroller Having safe and adequate housing is one of the most essential necessities in our society. … and final report in the “New Yorkers in Need” series. It examines housing insecurity in New York, including high … In addition, the State should continue funding for legal representation for low-income households facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Also troubling is the rise in ransomware attacks that can shut down systems we rely on for water, power, health care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s drive cautiously and arrive safely.” There were 1,175 traffic … Sammy’s Law, which allows New York City to reduce its speed limits. DiNapoli’s report notes that other states have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… related to the 2008 financial crisis continues to be a drag on Wall Street profits, but the securities industry remains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the … (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… rooms in the city by the end of 2019. The city's hotel occupancy rate (the percentage of available rooms that are rented) set new records in 2013 and 2014. The increase in occupancy has coincided with increased visitor spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… The allocation followed an intensive analysis by 57 Stars LLC, the manager of the Fund’s $100 million Emerging … team,” said Stephen O’Neill, Managing Director of 57 Stars. “Northern Ireland benefits from great universities and … economic climate in Northern Ireland.” The Fund and 57 Stars continue to seek out opportunities throughout Northern …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the … drop because of significant increases in both federal and state aid,” DiNapoli said. “High need districts in urban and suburban areas, which typically have the highest incidence of fiscal stress, received some of the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… York state only grew 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report released today by State … strongest growth at 2.7 percent, followed by the Finger Lakes at 2.5 percent and New York City at 2.4 percent. In the … Western New York region by 0.7 percent and in the North Country by 0.1 percent over the same period last year. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… The average bonus paid in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, according to an estimate … in New York City and smaller bonuses next year. DiNapoli’s office releases an annual estimate of bonuses paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015IX.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-implementationDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. This year, four districts are … districts in fiscal stress. Central New York and the North Country regions had the largest percentages of districts in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… epinephrine pens (EpiPens) to be used in case of allergic reaction emergencies. Disabled door alarms, which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schools