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DiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address … change and pursue sustainable investment opportunities for the Fund. In 2019, DiNapoli released a Climate Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) … low-income children and their families, seniors, and people with disabilities. As of March 2021, New York’s … have been paid by Medicare. DOH generally agreed with many of the recommendations that DiNapoli’s auditors provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… Figure 1. Conditions have improved by the same margin (23 percentage points) in New York and nationally, with 71 … negative effects from the pandemic — a decrease of 12 percentage points from October 12, 2020 (also referred to as … reported encountering at least one problem, a 16 percentage point increase from last year. Two-thirds of small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… and costs per enrollee. Engage Stakeholders in Developing Strategies to Protect Quality of Care and Contain Costs. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on local communities is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely … said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are lapses, the consequences can be fatal as our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in … to provide access and support during the school day.” DOE also acknowledges that students are underserved, stating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… initially deteriorated as a result of the move to “broker services” and must be monitored to ensure quality … umbrella of “carrier services.” They are primary carrier, broker, voucher, street hails, and E-Hail. The MTA defines … service AAR vans averaged $116 per ride, compared to broker services, which averaged $40. DiNapoli’s report found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District … and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… lifetime. “Domestic violence has a devastating effect on individuals and families, often causing permanent physical … over the past decade. Need for Domestic Violence Services On the Rise The number of calls received by domestic violence … of the State Comptroller is engaged in an audit focused on whether domestic violence programs and services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, … activity primarily represents substitution of spending on casino gambling for other consumer purchases or spending at … to balance annual budgets. With this latest addition of casino gambling, the Gaming Commission needs to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities and whether safety and security equipment such as cameras help point intercoms and customer assistance intercoms is maintained working and tested
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released … from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… LLC for a new park office and entrance at the Wellesley Island State Park in Jefferson County. $2 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… 90 percent of the City’s planned expenses (as of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget). The tool includes both City and federal … including its most recent November 2024 update (the FY 2025 Modified Budget), assumes that the funding for certain … $8.7 million annually beginning in FY 2023 to maintain contract levels for parental representation in child abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-plan