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Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… that hurts renters and homeowners across the state who can’t stretch their dollars far enough,” DiNapoli said. … New York ranked third highest among states in the nation for both the percentage of renters, 26.6 percent or 900,000 … according to U.S. Census data. The report looked at trends for housing costs from 2008 to 2017. It found: Median …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… than 5 percent from 2016, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net … more than 5 percent from 2016 according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay … the Shorefront Mental Health Board,” DiNapoli said. “This contractor unconscionably cheated disabled employees out of … wage rates. However, further investigation found the contractor was also paying employees for fewer hours than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today … residents for permits, fees and town tax collections but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State … The clerk in the Wyoming County town of Bennington was arrested today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestImproper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers (Report 2016-S-4 ). Background The … new Episodic Payment System (EPS) to reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided … Department of Health: Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers ( 2016-S-4 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providers-followImproper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … do not meet federal and State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Improve Drug Rebate Collections
… $95.1 million in rebates from drug makers, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The state is still missing out on millions in savings to taxpayers and wasting millions more in processing errors,” … DiNapoli said. “The state Department of Health needs to review the issues identified in our reports released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-doh-needs-improve-drug-rebate-collectionsNew York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… its largest and longest job expansion since the end of World War II and the city has been the driving force … are national and global risks that could affect the pace of future growth.” The city added 820,400 jobs between 2009 and 2018, more than every state in the nation outside of California, Texas, Florida and New York. Still, most of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… Medicaid made inappropriate payments to a transportation provider. The audit covered the period from September 26, … any relevant Medicaid payments will be recouped and the provider may be subject to additional fines and sanctions. The provider we reviewed is a private proprietary corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… A Map of 2015 IDA Data by Region is also available, go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting … expenses through the program in 2016. Once an account is opened it can be used for higher education … who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeMedicaid Payments Made Pursuant to Medicare Part C (Follow-Up)
… administer Medicare benefits. Medicare pays a fixed amount for each Medicare Part C beneficiary every month to companies … plans, and plans reimburse health care providers directly for services provided to enrollees. For individuals enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/15/medicaid-payments-made-pursuant-medicare-part-c-followImplementation of Train Service to Grand Central Madison
… whether the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) implemented train service to Grand Central Madison (GCM) terminal in a … that post-GCM implementation, they were offering 41% more train service—up from 665 trains to 936 trains. However, we compared the prior General Order train service to the newly implemented service and found only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/implementation-train-service-grand-central-madisonDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… Principles for Responsible Investment wrote to selected apparel and consumer durables companies asking them to call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightPhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… adults in the United States have some type of disability and more than one in 10 have a mobility disability with … stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, approximately 71.5 million baby boomers will be over age 65 and will need services and surroundings that meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1Medicaid Program – Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers
… violated federal and State regulations by making payments to unenrolled providers. The audit covered the … to DOH, which detail member health care services and payments to providers. Key Findings Our audit found DOH does … encounter claims to identify inappropriate managed care payments to providers who are not enrolled in Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/04/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-unenrolled-providersDiNapoli Calls for Improvements to Capital Planning Process
… its capital program, with another $9.6 billion proposed for the upcoming fiscal year, according to a report released … New York's capital spending over the past decade and plans for the coming years, concludes that reforms are needed to … said. "The Governor and Legislature deserve credit for creating a task force to coordinate New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-calls-improvements-capital-planning-processDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… problems and improve New York’s fiscal practices. Adoption of the reforms I am proposing would help put our state’s … a stronger path forward.” DiNapoli’s comprehensive package of reforms would significantly improve budget practices and … main areas, including spending accountability, adequacy of reserves, appropriate use of debt, and capital planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Fines Related to … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report Collection of Fines Related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-follow