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DiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, New York … Review the remaining $6 million in drug rebates identified for the 13 providers and seek retroactive rebates where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … DiNapoli said. “April collections were likely affected by a number of factors, including lower gas prices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains higher than it … are having a tougher time getting work compared to other women around the country,” DiNapoli said. “More mothers in … the nation (-11.5%) from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, more women in New York City pursued self-employment in 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… at state agencies rose 47.2% to more than $1.36 billion in 2022, setting a new record, according to a report released today by State … Overtime earnings comprised 7.5% of total payroll spending in 2022, a significant increase from the 4.6% average from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… Read Report | Download Data (Excel) … States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Spanish Version La industria de la construcción en la ciudad de Nueva York: tendencias recientes e impacto del COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… Plan of the City of New York Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released today by New York State … their chances of getting an apartment, but also created a risk that application fees could be misused. “My office has … The audit examined application fees at three developments in Manhattan: Trinity House, a rental development on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… June 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the … losses. The loss of 44,400 construction jobs was the State’s worst annual decline in more than 25 years. New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… program successes and failures, or apply successful strategies to other programs. This creates uncertainty about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Nonoperating revenues (expenses): Interest and investment revenue 454,793 146,556 601,349 134,733 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the … the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. Let’s do it right: The federal response must fill the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… by demands for response to the racial injustice that has long been part of our society. The growing problem of hunger … in three reporting insufficient food in April. Food banks have reported dramatic increases in calls from people seeking … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… other things, social outings with friends and pull-tab games at the American Legion Hall in Oneida. The charges … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 12.6% statewide in August compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-finances