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Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time … across New York to work long, grueling hours to deal with a crisis never before seen during our lifetime. The … performed most of the overtime in 2020: The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the …
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
… that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period before the … their financial condition.” The latest round of fiscal scores evaluated local governments with fiscal years ending … each of which have fiscal years ending on June 30. For the fiscal years ending 2020, the three cities in …
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 … by about 5% per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New Yorkers in 1998 to one in three … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
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)
… obligations of copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. We issued our initial audit report on December 11, 2018. The … to identify recipients receiving hospice care; determine what services are disallowed in conjunction with hospice services and …
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, according to the monthly state … … State tax receipts in May were down $7669 million or 197 from the previous year according to the monthly state …
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 (Report …
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
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
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
… former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
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
… in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in …
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 … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $22 million with Romeo … production services for the New York State Fair. Office of Addiction Services and Support $13.3 million with Mental …
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
… help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested). The audit covered the period from September 2019 through … process to adjudicate why the alarm was triggered and what investigatory steps to take. Transit’s EMD is …
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 today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local …
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
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter … points higher than elementary and middle school students. “Chronic absenteeism has been linked to lower grades, lower … miss classroom time often fall behind. Reducing chronic absenteeism will be essential for turning around …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data … sales tax collections was led by New York City, buoying monthly performance after virtually flat statewide growth in … (for October-December) will be available in January 2025. Data Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, air transportation is the largest subsector, employing 26,550 workers in 2021 … the demand for passenger transportation. At the same time, demand for goods skyrocketed due to shifts in consumer … . 33 New York City, What They Are Saying: New Yorkers Support Mayor Adam’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… rest of the nation. The large spike was driven by New York City and the influx of asylum seekers, but the rest of the … population. But let’s be clear, this isn’t just a New York City problem, it is impacting communities all over the state. … the number of permanent supportive housing units (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent housing beds (21,672 vs. 26,059), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… expanded educational programs, housing assistance, mental health and health care initiatives, among others. Read More … to the annual funding at the peak service level. City Council discretionary awards are excluded from the analysis, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… to Face High Unemployment Rate as Nation’s Recovered The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain … investigation. As the unemployment gaps between Black and White, and Hispanic and White mothers were present even prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in … around the country and potential federal funding cuts to education and workforce development grants may weaken their … jobs in the city rose by nearly 55%. Under the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development, youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rate