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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time; … period have also placed pressure on budgets, particularly for essentials like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty … the national average. In 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, almost 2.7 million New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… generated 20 percent of the revenue collected from license fees in the 2012-13 license year. Erie County ranked first in total license sales in the 2012-13 season, issuing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget
… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, beginning July … will play in enabling long-term budget balance for the city. Fueled by a record level of personal income taxes … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-adopted-budgetDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… of the state Department of Health’s (DOH) oversight of the Medicaid program. The audits identified approximately $790 … for the coming fiscal year, in part because of higher Medicaid spending,” DiNapoli said. “Over the last four years, my auditors have focused on the Medicaid program, uncovering billions of dollars in waste, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… only have to grow less than one-percent to $7.3 billion for receipts to hit the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) … first 11 months of the fiscal year, $277 million below the latest projections and $5.8 billion higher than last year for … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of … Twentythree school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s … test results highlight one of many ways New York State was hit especially hard by the pandemic and underscore that … The COVID19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New Yorks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
Although yeartodate collections continue to lag prior year results tax collections through February were $7584 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget update to the State Financial Plan according to the monthly State Cash Report released by Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… "The Governor put forth an Executive Budget proposal to tackle the serious, unprecedented issues … uncertainty. The federal tax bill’s impact on New York’s budget is yet to be fully determined, but we know it will … care and other programs remains in question. Out-year budget gaps and shrinking statutory debt capacity are also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… had approximately 7.3 million recipients and Medicaid claim costs totaled $68.1 billion. The Affordable Care Act … for claims that reported an inactive OPRA provider on the claim’s order or service date, including $5.8 million for … due to past misconduct. The Department enhanced eMedNY claim edits in February 2018 and, subsequently, we found a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… pandemic, including higher than expected personal income tax collections and the prospect of significant aid from the … Financial Plan, found federal aid, better than expected tax receipts, and other actions are expected by the Division … as temporary or non-recurring, including temporary tax increases, with more than half of that coming from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… began collecting and reporting data through the Small Business Pulse Survey , New York’s small businesses have … May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Business Pulse Survey As the economy reopened and began its … Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Small Business Pulse Survey Another positive trend is that fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… screened and enrolled in Medicaid and have an "active" provider status. Through the screening and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider’s validity to provide Medicaid services. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noAbout this Report – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the … economic and demographic trends affecting the State. This report fills an information need not met by the … meet current and future financial and service obligations. This concept relates to a government’s ability to deliver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/about-reportStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… "The President's budget does not prioritize the needs of the middle-class or the most vulnerable among … The Presidents budget does not prioritize the needs of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… New York’s 529 College Savings Program, the popular college savings investment tool, is marking 20 years of helping New … New Yorks 529 College Savings Program the popular college savings investment tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… and using it to pay for critical infrastructure projects. In April, state leaders enacted the largest budget in New York history, more than $208 billion. The spending … intended to be temporary. Personal income taxes levied on high earners will increase the reliance on this group. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesThe Impact of Federal Aid on New York’s Local Governments
The Impact of Federal Aid on New York’s Local Governments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/federal-aid-impact.pdfCaucus 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Open Book NY: State Payments Contracts by the Numbers Dashboard Open Book NY: Local Government Revenue & Spending State Public Authorities Dashboard Visit the reports page to view all reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2026DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… revenues and planned cost savings benefited New York City’s budget outlook for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, but … DiNapoli’s analysis of the city’s latest financial plan . “New York City’s finances were boosted by … are likely to remain higher than the city’s forecasts and new savings will likely be harder to achieve. This is due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improves