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The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… 2020 PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided … in taxable sales to the City’s economy. Taxable sales in retail trade declined by nearly one-third from March to May … had returned to pre-pandemic levels while most other retail subsectors, such as clothing and clothing accessories …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 districts in fiscal stress the prior year, but still well below the 33 designated in stress in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… managed care organizations made as much as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid. Generally, under federal and state law providers … shows payments to providers that are still not enrolled in Medicaid or have been denied,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… by state law and the village’s procurement policy. In addition, 36 claims totaling approximately $171,000 were … to the claim but were approved for payment by the board. In addition, the commissioners approved and audited their own … County) The assessor did not properly administer forest land, religious and veteran’s real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Releases Report on Local Roads
… Local governments across New York State spent $2 billion on road maintenance, repairs and upgrades in local fiscal year (FY) 2020, a decline of 7% since 2010 … P. DiNapoli. Some local communities put road projects on hold during the pandemic, but an influx of federal money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-releases-report-local-roadsHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… that provides highly specialized instructional support in a wide variety of settings and locations. In school year 2019-20, approximately 26,000 special … Authority manages DOE’s capital program and collaborates on improvement projects with DSF. Key Findings We observed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Only 53.6% of New York households owned a home in the second quarter of … New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationDiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… Retirement Fund (Fund), has been appointed lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against the … company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled investors by falsely … exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today on the shortcomings of the Olson Group’s COVID-19 report and … to be accurate and complete. The Olson report often relied on flawed or unvalidated data, and at times data was … to nursing home deaths. The report cites figures based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, stating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses (Report 2017-S-14 ). … Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in non-emergency situations. The Law applies to RNs and LPNs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/09/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nurses-followNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… came together late in the process and outside the public's view, so more analysis is needed to examine the long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in inappropriate payments, including $3.5 million for … abuse,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found several cases in which the Department of Health’s eMedNY system failed to catch millions in overpayments. To its credit, the department is working to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… according to the CDC, among the New York State high school student population in 2017 (approximately 808,150 according to State … and the relation of physical and mental health to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New … clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/special-accidental-death-benefitMedicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s37-response.pdf