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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Statewide, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… than last year, as he released the State Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by … of Budget (DOB), but $219.1 million below collections in August 2019. “Tax revenues continue to fall short of levels …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets
… pension plans and external investment pools are required to be presented in the notes to the financial statements if separate GAAP statements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-changes-fiduciary-net-assetsAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization program run by New York … officials explained that, although they have oversight of the overall selection process, the final selection was … Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in the city generally declined over the same period. Very small businesses were a key source of new economic … nationally, they grew by a robust 14%. Employment among very small businesses increased by 1% from 2019 to 2023, … in the outer boroughs. From 2019 to 2023, the number of very small businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… $1.78 billion. Normal Replacement: Railcars and Buses, $2.75 billion. System Improvements: Accessibility and Signal … meet the loss of congestion pricing revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal … housing crisis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … to ensure the unprecedented federal relief funds help New Yorkers in need and are not lost because of unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the … York meet those challenges and enhance the public’s faith in government.” Groenwegen has extensive experience in state government. Prior to joining the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for … and may have also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller … and improve oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsNew 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-148Transportation 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-follow