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DiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
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
… negative effect from the pandemic at rates that exceed the national average, as shown in Figure 1. Conditions have … hiring in October 2021, rates that are similar to the national average. FIGURE 3 – Share of New York Small … of workers in industry sectors such as accommodation and food services; wholesale trade; real estate; construction; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified eight villages and … three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified eight villages and …
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
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York … in 2021, state budget projections rely on expectations for significant enrollment declines that may not materialize. …
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)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 … rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization …
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)
… audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … audit report Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care Report 2016N2 …
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
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, … State tax receipts in May were down $7669 million or 197 from the previous year according to …
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
… Pennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday … to an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see another alleged crime … Pennellville Volunteer Firemans Association VFA Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday …
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
… Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
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 sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
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
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly … In July and August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3988 …
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
… taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, … Authority (MTA) agency that manages, maintains, and runs subway service in New York City. Transit has 472 subway stations in four boroughs (Manhattan, the Bronx, …
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 … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 02 in July compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… added approximately $30 million annually beginning in FY 2023. WTC Zadroga: In February 2022, the City added baseline funding of $51.5 million in FY 2023 for matching City spending related to the World Trade … (SHOW): In April 2022, the City added $19.3 million in FY 2023 and $13.7 million in the out-years for NYC Health + …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… York City, 2000 to 2022 Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey; OSC analysis The … points. Numbers are rounded. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey; OSC analysis Nine … Ethnicity in New York City Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey; OSC analysis However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… than in 2019. “Young New Yorkers, who tend to work in lower wage industries, face serious challenges in finding … level. In 2023, 37.7% of young workers citywide worked in lower wage industries such as leisure and hospitality and … their pre-pandemic level and retail trade jobs were 15.3% lower. Job openings in retail trade and accommodation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the … more than 38% of the $249 billion in revenue received by New York in that fiscal year. Nearly 3 million New Yorkers … A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-york