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DiNapoli: 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 … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. … released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health DOH for …
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
… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the … Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest …
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 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total overtime hours of 19 million increased 3.9 percent and total overtime … percent from 2019. Overtime earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 …
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
… eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores … “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “These local communities were already struggling with fiscal stress before the … school districts which found 31 school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress . In September, DiNapoli’s …
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 … A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021 with monthly enrollment exceeding …
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)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. …
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)
… Plans were completed timely. We also found that the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case …
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
… tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released today by State … “With an economy still suffocated by a global pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of …
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)
… the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in … to provide access and support during the school day.” DOE also acknowledges that students are underserved, stating …
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
… Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing … P. DiNapoli. “Once again we see another alleged crime that was easily prevented by proper oversight,” DiNapoli said. … truck for his personal business as a process server. He was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class …
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
… of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena fees, real property surcharges and clerk … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … 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
… collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax … In August: New York City’s collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city …
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 … environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA Inc. for … with Frey & Campbell Inc. to replace the HVAC system in Buildings 1 and 2 at the Academy of Fire Science in …
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
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in … 2019 through March 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) … To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in …
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
… billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last year,” DiNapoli said. “As local officials start … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October. …
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
… state excludes suspensions and extended medical absences from the state’s chronic absenteeism calculation. DiNapoli’s … a chronic absenteeism rate of 33%, a 10.1 point increase from SY 2018-2019, and high-need urban-suburban districts had … with expanding school breakfast programs as a means of getting students to school each day and on time, engaging in …
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 to Address Fiscal Cliffs Since February 2022 New Family Home Visits: The Department of Health and Mental … to $111 million by FY 2026. Street Health Outreach and Wellness (SHOW): In April 2022, the City added $19.3 million …
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 on parents as … The onset of the COVID19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents …
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 even higher unemployment rates, with young Black workers at 23.8%, nine points greater than in 2019. “Young New Yorkers, who tend to work in lower wage industries, … Young workers in New York City between the ages of 1624 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rate