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DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …

DiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending

… assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to a projected 13.5 percent in the current plan. The report shows that the planning and financing of capital … and maximum return on, investments in capital assets. The report shows that bonds issued by public authorities are …

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… country. These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses provided more than $212 … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one … P. DiNapoli. The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate … “Local government officials need to brace for the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter

… government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise. …

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

…   The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) to accompany the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data … The Office of the New York State Comptroller has developed an …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter

… collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … collections totaled $583 billion in the second calendar quarter AprilJune of 2024 an increase of 22 or $127 million …

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter

… PIT receipts were nearly $3 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2024-25, reflecting, in part, the 24.9% … billion which was 3.3% or $182.5 million higher than the same period last year, and $2.5 million higher than … was $5.9 billion, or 10.8%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs. All …

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering employees … benefits and costs associated with the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district to find a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and which offered …

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System

… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… budget also authorizes undergraduate tuition increases of up to $200 annually at SUNY and CUNY institutions through … year 2020-21, and provides Enhanced Tuition Awards of up to $3,000 for students at certain private, nonprofit … performance outcomes, and requires DED to annually post online a report on all economic development assistance …

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter

… 2023-24, $450.8 million higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Enacted Budget … billion lower than last year through the quarter ending in June 2022, according to the monthly State Cash Report … eased and hiring has held up, consumer spending has slowed in recent months and some tax collections are showing signs …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in … last year. “November marked another solid month for sales tax collections for local governments,” DiNapoli said. … continue to monitor the economic factors impacting sales tax when estimating their own revenue projections for the …

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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 119 in July compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… BLS add to the picture. Total wages in accommodation and food services fell by $3.5 billion, a drop of nearly 60 … Construction $5,551.6 ($1,872.6) -25.2% Accommodation and food services $2,427.2 ($3,525.5) -59.2% Note: Sectors shown … -8.9% Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Insufficient Food Remains a Threat, Especially in Black and Hispanic …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April

… Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of the state, the … Local government sales tax collections grew by 157 in April compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …