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Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
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 … Personal income tax withholding revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent … In addition, spending for capital projects totaled $915.8 million through May, $412.2 million lower than projected. The …
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
… stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s … is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. … returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating …
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
… Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the … “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds are paid …
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
… to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a vitally important program, insuring nearly 6.4 million … of managed care organizations (MCOs). The report notes it is essential for DiNapoli’s auditors to have ready access to … funding. State funding alone for the Medicaid program is projected to account for $22.4 billion. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteMental 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 … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
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
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
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 October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested). The audit covered the … 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) agency that … managed together, have different points of focus. Security is concerned with protecting against harm caused by external …
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 … from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 02 in July compared to July …
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
… being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar-year quarter, …
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-augustDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… be clear, this isn’t just a New York City problem, it is impacting communities all over the state. New York needs … address this urgent situation.” Measuring homelessness is difficult as individuals are mobile and their situations … California (76,000 beds), according to HUD. This number is mostly beds in emergency shelters (122,091), which is …
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
… financial plan and ongoing budget modifications since April 2021 to show out-year funding shortfalls for specific … June 2024, the City added $52 million in FY 2025 only for Community Food Connection ($31 million), Fair Fares ($11 … Rising program at the Department of Youth and Community Development. Senior Support: In June 2024, the City added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: 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 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and higher … Young workers in New York City between the ages of 1624 continued to face a high 132 unemployment rate in 2024 which was 36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds … environment and other vital programs. “Actions taken in Washington to cut health care, food assistance, … Yorkers are served by federal dollars will be essential in seeing how future changes to federal spending will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… it’s important to understand where and how subway service is being disrupted and delayed,” DiNapoli said. “Targeting … all, the MTA should be clear and open about the work it is prioritizing to reduce delays and how those actions will … benefit the public.” Under MTA/NYC Transit rules, a subway is on time if it reaches its last stop within five minutes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… need to help the adults who depend on these services.” APS is run by the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) and … financial exploitation or other harm and have no one who is willing and able to help them. Services include arranging … they are following requirements, and if performance is low, it can require a corrective plan. Between 2019 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortThe Securities Industry in New York City - October 2011
Wall Street recovered quickly from historic losses in 2007 and 2008, but it still faces significant challenges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2012.pdf