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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… June 3, 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdown led to … Rates for both groups spiked with the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic. FIGURE 2 – New York State Unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… to address the increase in hate crimes, and identified key policy areas, including education, mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic disruption caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… DiNapoli said. “Errors can be costly. My office's latest audit found areas where the Department of Health can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… development projects. WCIDA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors (Board) appointed by the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors. The … Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and … personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share of the population … The neighborhoods of Long Island City LIC Sunnyside and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… services for legitimate appointments which are then billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Group …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… payments for a long time,“ DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to do a better job coordinating with all … local government-funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to people who are economically … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. Many of the state’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 … DiNapoli said. "Establishments with hundreds of complaints lodged against them faced little or no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a … use disorder treatment information among different health care providers is expected to continue. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/medicaid-program-opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-programMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department and whether the Department was appropriately applying the … We also determined the Department provided insufficient and conflicting MMCOR cost-reporting guidance that allowed … marketing expenses as facilitated enrollment; and assess the costs of the actuary contract against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Learning Center Inc., claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from … including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit … ended June 30, 2013, DiNapoli’s auditors found $942,998 in reported costs that did not meet the state’s requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… to ensure that adequate controls over timekeeping and payroll processes are in place. In addition, DHS is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… mode; Mold growing in residents’ rooms at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs … does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and motel rooms used by counties on an as needed basis. During 2014, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… 40 years of legal precedent is just plain wrong. "In New York, recently enacted legislation will help protect … must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight further attacks by … are treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in available rebates over a … were never resubmitted by MCOs, and the state did not collect an estimated $69 million. DiNapoli’s auditors also … found that several undermine the department’s ability to collect all the rebates to which the state is entitled, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a report on student loan debt which found the average New Yorker with … higher than the national average of $29,700. In New York, student loan debt more than doubled during the last decade, … a more satisfying and secure life. But many who take out student loans face real difficulties in paying back their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… our borough’s well-being." "Comptroller DiNapoli’s report of the Bronx’s economic success illustrates the resilience of the Bronx and the hardworking residents, especially our … unemployment rate was higher than the citywide rate of 4.5 percent in 2017 and the seventh highest of the state’s 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesPreliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget, April 2014
The State ended SFY 2013-14 in its most favorable financial position in years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2014-15.pdf