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Maternal Health
… (CDC) 2020 data, the United States has a maternal death rate greater than almost every other high-income country, at … in these deaths, with Black women dying nationally at a rate three times higher than White and Hispanic women; these … in 2010, it climbed to 15th with a maternal mortality rate of 19.3 deaths per 100,000 live births for 2018 to 2020. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… with 2.4 million students. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … districts’ compliance with the notification requirements for data incidents. The Department did not provide sufficient … The Department has not completed a data classification for all the types of information it manages, processes, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… located in Southeastern New York within the metropolitan area of New York City and certain out-of-state customers. … On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and … of 11 trillion BTUs of energy savings to be achieved by 2025 through the BuildSmart 2025 program. Each ASE shall work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… reports were provided to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The … totaling $867,105, received or deposited between January 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024. The District paid 367 … management procedures and issued a report in February 2017 1 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… so far,” DiNapoli said. “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s … a marketing strategy to increase awareness and educate drivers of the benefits of owning EVs. Incorporate EV usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … at 30.9%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be as high as $4.6 billion in 2026 if the MTA’s unspecified gap-closing program falls short … will reach a “new normal” of 1.3 billion trips in 2026, which is 23% fewer than 2019. To date, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… 2019 through 2021. Nationally, food insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 … eat. I urge the federal government to expand eligibility for nutrition assistance programs so we can make sure … and March 2024. State Budget Actions The enacted budget for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 draws on state and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to … local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… at 4.8%. Report First Quarter Sales Taxes Related Report NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterLocal Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (2019-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) for ordering, prescribing, referring, and attending (OPRA) health care providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s2-response.pdfWells Fargo Shareholder Proposal
Shareholders request the Board of Directors oversee the preparation of an annual public report describing and quantifying the effectiveness and outcomes of Wells Fargo’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination against its protected classes of employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wells-fargo-shareholder-proposal-09-19-2023.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfRecovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) 2025-F-10
To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Payments for Inpatient Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-party Health Insurance (Report 2021-S-24).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f10.pdfAbout This Publication – World Trade Center Presumption
… This publication provides a general summary of benefits, rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/about-publicationProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… (RS6418-W) if: You, or your eligible beneficiary in the event of your death, filed an Application for World Trade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Reclassification – World Trade Center Presumption
… To apply for a reclassification of your service or disability … as previously stated; and Complete an Application for World Trade Center Accidental Disability Presumption … have not already done so, you must file an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) on or before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/applying-reclassificationFiling Requirements – World Trade Center Presumption
… for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026. Filing this Notice will protect your rights, and the … Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) on or before September 11, 2026 to preserve your rights in the future. If You Have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/filing-requirements