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DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… unemployment is currently 5.6% in New York City, and 3.4% in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen … and the country. Young men in the city remain the only age and gender group to continue experiencing a high …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… million in the out-years for NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) mobile units. Article 10 Parental Representation: In April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… investments , dedicated staff to pursue climate solution investments, and minimum standards for portfolio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… Medicaid program provides critical health care services to millions of New Yorkers but the program is dogged by … abuse in the system. DOH should act on our recommendations to ensure significant unnecessary expenses and preventable … program that provides a wide range of medical services to economically disadvantaged populations, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York … A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021 with monthly enrollment exceeding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… music event-fundraisers benefitted the VFA due to the lack of treasurer reports for four such events. DiNapoli made 16 … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… the town’s request, in partnership with the New York State Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after Ms. … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | 中文 Highlights Brooklyn has the largest population of the five boroughs with … last decade (9.1 percent). Private sector employment in Brooklyn grew by 47.5 percent from 2010 to 2019, faster than citywide (28.7 percent). Leisure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… a larger increase in unemployment than fathers. While New York City saw a different trend initially, in 2022 the … Current Population Survey; OSC analysis Nine Percent of Black Mothers Still Unemployed in 2022 While mothers of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the … due to a $238 million correction in the fourth quarter of 2015, which distorted New York City's year-to-year growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be alleviated with federal stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… June 2022 PDF Version Highlights As of April 2022, the transportation and warehousing sector in the City has regained 82 percent of pandemic job losses, while … From moving people into and around New York City to delivering food and storing goods the transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the … elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly seeing the … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding … revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released … revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state implemented a 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… lines (which are referred to as charge lines in Legacy Systems) to provide as much information as possible … type of purchase. Before entering a distribution line (for Legacy users, these are referred to as charge lines) on a … includes the Department, Program, Fund, and Account (for Legacy users, the charge line would include Object Code and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… the nation, and the negative impacts on small businesses with less than 500 employees persist. In addition, small businesses report facing new challenges with hiring difficulties and with supply chains. Nevertheless, one in five small … of the nation and the negative impacts on small businesses with less than 500 employees persist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressDiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… The Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 relies on a range of … balances and increased borrowing — demonstrating the need for significant federal aid, according to an initial analysis … analysis noted that federal funds are being used to pay for operating expenses typically covered by the General Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budget