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DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… (SED) for $2.6 million in expenses that were not allowed. “The State Education Department determines how … on the eligible expenses they report. Providers are not allowed to charge the costs of related services to the SEIT … Department SED for $26 million in expenses that were not allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… sound fiscal policies,” DiNapoli said. “Economic damage from the pandemic and changes to state and local laws on the … to determine if they are adequate; Make annual deposits required until the policy target is achieved, which creates … the purposes of the rainy-day fund, the conditions for withdrawal and the order in which accounts would be drawn; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… New York state is failing to promote and increase use of a key system designed to assist people … , needs to do much more to make sure state agencies, and their contracted employment service providers, make use of the system — and better serve New Yorkers with disabilities. “New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… literacy among older New Yorkers. OTDA: Get feedback from Summer Youth Employment Program participants to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… The Comptroller’s auditors also recovered nearly $44,000 from vendors owing debts to the state, and held payments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Emergency Rental Assistance Program. $35 million for the Landlord Rental Assistance Program. Other Payment Rejections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New … gaming revenue than any other state, totaling nearly $3.7 billion in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state … problem gambling in SFY 2019-20 was expected to total $5.7 million. DiNapoli said these important measures are funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… York State have relied primarily on federal assistance to shore up their businesses. Retail firms sought assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded health care programs … and the Essential Plan are similar, individuals can transition from one plan to the other as their income, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according to a report … industry earned $30.4 billion in the first half of 2025, a faster pace than last year, when full year profits … before the global financial crisis. Profits First half 2025 profits increased 30.7% year-over-year driven by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostDiNapoli: MTA Weekend Ridership Recovery Outpaces Weekdays Across the Board
… the vast majority of ridership, at 80% of the total in 2025, but the weekend share grew 3 percentage points to 20%, … point difference in 2020 to nearly 15 percentage points in 2025. Leisure travel and tourism have helped boost ridership … fare evasion, including increasing enrollment in the Fair Fares program, which helps New Yorkers with low incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-mta-weekend-ridership-recovery-outpaces-weekdays-across-boardAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… points higher than Asian rates, 34 points higher than Black rates and 39 points higher than Latino rates, according … to make home ownership more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … administered by the State Department of Civil Service is one of the nations largest public sector health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the report during a tour of Maven, a … more New Yorkers to the opportunities in tech," said de Blasio. "Today's jobs report demonstrates just how … to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York Works, a jobs plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… years 2018 through 2020, but the sale has been repeatedly delayed and market conditions remain unsettled as the result …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Many of Long Island’s 2.8 million residents enjoy a high quality of life, marked by low unemployment, low crime … infrastructure improvements, but they also contend with high taxes and home prices, and challenging commutes, … percent in 2018 after having peaked at a post-recession high of 7.5 percent in 2010. Health care, restaurants, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… fastest growing, with the number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third from 2011 to 2016. Due to federal … number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. "Local communities are playing a key role in helping veterans … through continued collaboration at the federal, state and local levels. Any cuts in federal support could undermine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… in Tompkins County State and local income taxes and real estate taxes represent the categories with the highest levels … the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) and the federal estate tax. Both of these taxes currently have bigger impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… progress in its efforts to sell the remaining 1,600 taxi medallions, but it still needs State approval for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… or a number of part-time employees whose typical work schedule equates to a full State work week. In addition, some … Americans Act. Source: NYS Division of the Budget, FY 2026 NYS Executive Budget Financial Plan All State Agencies: … Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of 646 25,064 2.6% Education Department, State 1,235 2,909 42.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-funding