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DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in 2015. “On the surface, New York’s economy has rebounded from the Great Recession,” DiNapoli said. “But it should come as no surprise that a closer look reveals pockets of the … Since the Great Recession , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/employment_trends_nys_2016.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… eligibility decisions and late service plans. The Office of Children and Family Services needs to strengthen its … Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS caseworkers help … who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or other harm and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortEmployee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual
… R (Retired) and D (Deceased). Any time an employee is removed with a certain Employee Status, L (Leave of … and the agency must change the Reason that was used for that particular action, the agency must return the … when determining service breaks. Civil Service Rule 5.3 Official Compilation When an employee on a leave of absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payservMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… to prevent overpayments or recover costs. “Medicaid is a vitally important program, insuring nearly 6.4 million … but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office highlight the need for more effective oversight of managed care organizations … the Medicaid program’s integrity through auditing along with the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … income tax refunds. The Comptroller’s auditors work with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details the vast array of services that federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health … federal revenues in the state budget and federal support of the state’s safety net programs, which help New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than … and is currently just over its 2019 level. In 2023, 37.7% of young workers citywide worked in lower wage industries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely payment of legitimate refunds. DiNapoli’s auditors perform their … completes its own tax return audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under … our recommendations to improve the administration of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental … The states Office of Mental Health OMH needs to do a better job of overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… York City’s collections totaled $815 million, an increase of 5.8%, or $45 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $887 million, an increase of 4.4%. Nearly all (55 out of 57) counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due … Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years in part due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would … the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an … emotional trauma,” DiNapoli said. “With increased numbers of domestic violence victims across the state over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… “Local sales tax collections in August continue a pattern of moderate increases in 2023,” DiNapoli said. “With overall … York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or $9.1 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $913 million, an increase of 5.6%. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 … period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were more … at 27.1%, while Norwich had the biggest decline at -6.2%. Gas Collections Dropped: A steep drop in gas prices, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. Overall, local collections totaled … York City’s collections totaled $744 million, an increase of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 million, a decrease of 1.8%. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, according to an audit … and Community Renewal needs to improve its oversight of conditions at Mitchell-Lama buildings and monitor spending … 2023. They found poor conditions and disrepair at all of the developments. Auditors also found $1.5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same … continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally returned to … in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of 2023 an increase of 71 or nearly $369 million compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in SFY 2012-13. The state’s reliance on … amount spent at video lottery terminals (VLT), racetracks and off-track betting centers (OTB), as well as what was … off tickets or play the odds in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budget