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DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they … program. I issued an Executive Order on Financial Literacy in 2019 directing my office to identify ways to enhance New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… (Fund) received a $33.8 million return from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to … pension fund, which made six times our original investment in Autotask,”said DiNapoli. “As part of the Fund’s diverse investment strategy, the In-State Program helps provide retirement security for state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… the State Education Department (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education … required. The audit initially examined the $16.4 million in reimbursable costs the school reported to SED for the … years. The audit recommended SED disallow $2,585,454 in expenses the school reported to the state for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… far better than the unacceptable conditions we found in these shelters. We appreciate the state’s renewed effort … are approximately 80,000 homeless men, women and children in New York State. OTDA monitors and inspects 157 … and to county Departments of Social Services elsewhere in the state. However, OTDA remains responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations (MCOs) … to do a better job coordinating with all stakeholders in the Medicaid system to eliminate this waste, improve … MCOs a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay providers for services required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed funds currently being held by the state. I thank … efforts to track down the owners of these unclaimed funds in The Bronx.” Unclaimed funds is money owed to New Yorkers … from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. A total of $1.6 million in unclaimed funds has been returned to Bronx residents since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… $30 million to Primary Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas … The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in companies located in New York state. This is the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: 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 … governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas … October 2020. This growth continues the trend that began in April of monthly sales tax collections exceeding last … Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 129 in October compared to a year ago …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting more, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli 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
… Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted in over $700 million in overpayments for ineligible members and $2.8 billion for … led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “I urge DOH to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing relief programs could result in funds being lost. “The state continues to navigate the … said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can help bolster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy has been strong in recent years, generating resources to expand municipal … continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a four-year financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Local sales tax collections in May increased by 578 percent over the same month in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) was created in 1990 to lower government expenses. DOH is supposed to … still found that DOH’s continuing errors and weaknesses in following the rebate procedures resulted in the state missing out on $183.7 million. The largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand. This report … the period increased 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more … largest increase among selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have risen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-cities