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DiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… in losses of 2,235 permanent jobs and $167.8 million in payroll. These closures also have a negative impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsOpinion 92-25
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Powers and Duties (riding on fire vehicles during emergency calls) TOWN LAW, §§176(11), … the provisions of section 17611 of the Town Law preclude a fire district commissioner who is not a member of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… their pension using the benefit calculator in Retirement Online . The calculator uses your salary and service credit … then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account … to 30 days after your pension benefit becomes payable to change your selection. If you are a disability retiree, you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… United States had regained 95%. The city’s unemployment rate remains substantially higher than the rest of the state and nation and higher than its pre-pandemic rate. The slow recovery of pandemic job losses has left the city with an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 2.8 points higher than the February 2020 level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceMedicaid Program – Payments for Death-Related One-Day Inpatient Admissions
… methodology used to compensate hospitals for inpatient medical care. The new methodology, based on All Patient … factor. Because patient deaths can result from more severe medical conditions, Medicaid payments for death-related … a 'short stay' except for certain patient transfers and specialty hospitals. By modifying the APR DRG-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/medicaid-program-payments-death-related-one-day-inpatient-admissionsOversight of Dam Safety
… 153 of 505 Hazard Class B dams and five of 338 (1.5%) Hazard Class C dams, did not have an Emergency Plan on … including 249 of 505 Hazard Class B dams and 29 of 338 (8.5%) Hazard Class C dams, did not have an Engineering … 110 of 505 (22%) Hazard Class B dams and five of 338 (1.5%) Hazard Class C dams, did not have any Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… course to capitalize on long-term market opportunities and weather the volatility of the markets in the short-term. We … (99%) were at least 90 percent funded (see Figure 1 of the report). The report can be found at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… benefits for veterans and retired federal employees and food assistance. New York received an estimated $148.1 … per capita expenditures include Medicare, Medicaid, food assistance and Supplemental Security Income. Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonSUNY Maritime College Review of PCard Transactions and TCard Expenses
… Travel credit cards, along with travel expenses made by SUNY Maritime College (Maritime) employees. The objectives of our … and Travel credit cards along with travel expenses made by SUNY Maritime College Maritime emplo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/suny-maritime-college-review-pcard-transactions-and-tcard-expensesDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Board. “As not only a legislator but also a practicing pharmacist, I appreciate the efforts of Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of North Hempstead (S9-21-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-north-hempstead-s9-21-12Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… will keep the state on track for budget balance as well as the impact it has on the state's debt burden and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) 2025-F-10
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f10.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… City has cut fuel use and emissions across its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging … repair, and over $400 million in capital funding for new vehicle acquisitions. “New York City has made real progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… economic indicators. For example, the city’s unemployment rate of 7.2 percent was less than the statewide rate of 7.7 percent as of April 2013. Albany’s population, … wrong direction. Most notably, the city’s child poverty rate of 34 percent easily surpasses the statewide rate of 21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… device, enabled by the accessibility, privacy and ease of smartphone use. The Gaming Commission – in conjunction with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the … submit Travel and Expense reports (expense reports) to account for travel expenses. The New York State Finance … The objective of our examination was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expensesAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… estimates for revenues and expenditures against actual results, and modify their budgetary estimates accordingly, … for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid which may not be realized. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10