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COVID-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 … in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment trends … . 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-2021Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… touched nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public …
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
… already struggling with fiscal stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be … each of which have fiscal years ending on June 30. For the fiscal years ending 2020, the three cities in … 2020 Complete List of Fiscal Stress Scores Lists FSMS Search Tool Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Search Tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Corp., that have failed to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … Inc. Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. Matador Resources Co. Oasis Petroleum Inc. PDC Energy Inc. Pioneer Natural … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 … About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … 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
… according to the monthly state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “With an economy … global pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly … the economy, it’s critical that Washington act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, … said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers … are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… than 368,000 refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s money. Whether these scams are new or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… errors on nursing-home claims and nearly $13 million from dental claims. The Comptroller recommends that New York take … to ensure that MCOs detect, prevent, and correct errors in provider payments; Strengthen standards for MCOs regarding provider credentialing, review and verification, and timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… the Capital Region. Somewhat smaller gains occurred in the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Five regions lost jobs over the … in average wages from 2010 to 2015 was highest in the Finger Lakes region, at 13 percent, followed closely by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… troubling issue.” Chronic absenteeism is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as the share of students who miss … DiNapoli’s report found during SY 2022-23: Large city public schools (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and … the chronic absenteeism metric altogether in SY 2025-26 in favor of an attendance index rank metric. SED has …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% 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-octoberSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to … process to adjudicate why the alarm was triggered and what investigatory steps to take. Transit’s EMD is … According to SCC officials, this occurs when employees do not use their access card when entering a subway tunnel. …
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
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. … said. “As local officials start preparing their budgets for next year, they must set realistic expectations for sales tax collections.” In July: New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: 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
… HVAC system in Buildings 1 and 2 at the Academy of Fire Science in Schuyler County. $8.8 million with Otis Elevator … Crow’s nest connector staircase at the Niagara Falls State Park in Niagara County. $5.1 million with SJ Thomas Co. to … with Streeter Associates Inc. to renovate the Agriculture Science Building at SUNY Alfred in Allegany County. $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-august