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DiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… an analysis that found the communities with high infection rates have spent most of their CRF while other communities with low infection rates at the time the aid was given have not. “The formula … of less than 500,000 were ineligible to receive a direct payment. “Given the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Between December 2018 and May 2019, auditors noted that train service personnel did not collect non-commutation fares … Metropolitan Transportation Authority: New York City Transit: Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway … (2016-F-17) An audit released in March 2018 found that the transit unit was not in compliance with the requirements of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… (gross value) or more. The federal share of refunds is determined based on refund transactions recorded by the … for refunds held when the state’s interest liability is calculated on refunds for their federal programs subject … of this Chapter. The effect of the refund transaction is to increase the amount of federal funds the state has on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsMedicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… such as hospitals or rehabilitative centers. The EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode (when the episode of care is 60 days) or for a partial episode (when the episode of care is less than 60 days). Payments for a partial episode may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersDiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy
… likely due to the fact that industries such as leisure, hospitality and retail services, which were affected to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-small-business-owners-are-backbone-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital (VC) funding in the United States, with … “As the financial capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest … The New York City metropolitan area is the second largest market for venture capital VC funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for March 2014: Major Contract Approvals … $4.9 million contract with Taft, Stettinius and Hollister LLP for gaming advisory services for the selection of … an $80,000 contract with Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for investigations pursuant to the Assembly sexual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) … with medical or social supports. Caseworkers are based in HRA field offices and contracted nonprofits across the city and often meet clients in their homes to assess their needs. The audit reviewed APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mount Sinai Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-60)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/SGA-2012-12s60.pdfSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-59)
This report is part of a series of audits of Empire’s payments to selected hospitals for “special items” during the three months ended March 31, 2011.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s59.pdfResponse to Human Trafficking
… the New York State Social Services Law created a framework for serving survivors of human trafficking in New York, and OTDA’s Bureau of Refugee Services is responsible for overseeing the Response to Human Trafficking Program … through the Program including case management, temporary shelter and rental assistance, medical and mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… high in some cities. “A staggering number of children live in poverty in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Research shows … report found: Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty. More than 2.7 million New Yorkers were … among our state’s youngest residents,” said Aqua Y. Porter, Executive Director of the Rochester-Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… actions are still needed. Office of Victim Services (OVS): Controls Over Selected Expenditures (2017-S-72) OVS’ internal controls generally ensure that its expenditures … Still, auditors identified minor discrepancies in OVS’ verification of FRE provider licenses. Niagara Frontier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … audit, which looked at vehicles assigned to the agency's NYC offices from April 1, 2015 through June 26, 2018 found: … when the agency paid them. Except for Staten Island, the NYC offices generally did not identify employees who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … covered,” DiNapoli said. “As the DOH continues its efforts to ensure everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save hundreds of millions of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly funded health plans has grown sharply over the past decade, but … 19.8 million residents. The report found that the number of people covered by Medicaid and other major state … The number of New Yorkers who rely on Medicaid and other publicly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2014-F-17) An initial audit report issued in January 2013 identified $10 million in Medicaid … and contract modification was incomplete. New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC): Management and … which is prohibited. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… 5.1% with a severe mental illness in 2021-2022, according to federal data. Between 2013 and 2022, there was a 23% … nearly 900,000 residents utilizing the services. According to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the … “Increased mental health services are urgently needed to meet the rising demand for care,” DiNapoli said. “With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… within the required time frames or conduct follow-up activities at facilities that received citations during … schedule. Could not provide any evidence that it followed up on any of the citations in the 30 full inspection reports … quality of life, which require documentation of DOH follow-up actions. In addition, 18 of 20 facilities we visited did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… pandemic’s disruption of the state’s child care industry is far from over,” DiNapoli said. “Prices in New York are … of their operation and service. Care requires personnel on site, and cannot be substituted by technology or capital … in child care facilities across the state. The SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget also includes a new proposal for $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slots