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DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, … Florida combined in SFY 2012-13. The state’s reliance on lottery revenues has grown, rising to the equivalent of 4.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Development Corporation coordinated a pivot by tenants to production of medical personal protective equipment (PPE). … Brooklyn Army Terminal and Bush Terminal, also ramped up production of materials for COVID-19 response (such as … districts are described by Sharon Zukin as ‘physical dense production districts comprised of research labs, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to … 5.E – Processing Payments Against a Purchase Order of this Chapter). using the invoice description field to … being as descriptive as possible. using the Quantity, Unit of Measure and Unit Price fields to record that respective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, … emissions by 2040 . Background on New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict investments in 21 shale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … that may already be struggling financially. As the year progresses, local officials will need to closely monitor … fourth quarter of 2015, which distorted New York City's year-to-year growth calculations. After adjusting for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until 2019. … have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." DiNapoli’s report … counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire districts and other special districts. Property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have … DOH for the Medicare buyin program maternity care and drug and therapy claims …
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
… Reporting Negative Effect from COVID-19 Pandemic, New York vs. U.S., May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, … Change in Monthly Average Business Applications, New York vs. U.S., 2006–2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… decade and spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … COVID-19 pandemic required state workers across New York to work long, grueling hours to deal with a crisis never before seen during our lifetime. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Toolkit for New Yorkers Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing symptoms rather than treating the disease. Generally, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… continue to slowly re-open the economy, it’s critical that Washington act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes, we … 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of … at the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after … arrest will deter others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax … local collections totaled $185 billion for the month up $68 million year over year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… DPC for environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA … of Health $40.7 million with Public Consulting Group LLC to administer the Medical Indemnity Fund. $1.3 million … in Erie County. Gaming Commission $10.8 million to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Chief Security and Safety Officer is mainly responsible for the policy aspect of safety and security across all MTA … and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA agencies, including Transit, with its … (formerly MTA Capital Construction) is responsible for implementing projects, such as those identified through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilities