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DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… to offset the loss of staff nurses while managing demand for its services. It resulted in unexpected costs of $125 … will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC residents, NYC Health + Hospitals is a lifeline … due to the pandemic and its fallout, which increased salary costs and created training and other challenges.” This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… harassment, and retaliation directed toward employees for years. Recently, Microsoft announced plans to acquire … are addressed, and executives are held accountable for any wrongdoing. Tesla has been the subject of news … including $130 million in punitive damages, against Tesla for its racially hostile work environment. Starbucks recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… to review compliance with the cash management of federal funds. The importance of obtaining and maintaining CFDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceed Initial Projections By $7.2 Billion Through First Six Months
… which was $4.7 billion, or 5.3%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher pandemic-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceed-initial-projections-72-billion-through-first-six-monthsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… thank Westchester County District Attorney Rocah’s office for aggressively pursuing this case.” “Our office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible … the change in eligibility takes effect, it is considered a retroactive disenrollment. Civil Service provides Carelon … overpayments for services, which resulted primarily from retroactive disenrollments. Key Findings Civil Service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… enough to keep up with demand. Despite efforts, permits for new residential buildings, which include new market rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real … as we navigate our path to net zero by 2040. “For nearly 15 years, I have called on the SEC to mandate the … in the protection of this rule and continue to advocate for further disclosure, like the disclosure of ‘scope 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-rulePeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
… were proper and supported, and debt service payments were for legitimate CPF purposes and properly allocated. However, … did not: Record dates CPF collections were received for seven out of 27 CPF collections. Deposit nine CPF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1DiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… Mental health provider PSCH, Inc. charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office … and substance abuse. The provider claimed $152,680 in costs that could not be substantiated or are not allowable … duplicate, unsubstantiated or inappropriate charges. In response to the Comptroller’s report and recommendations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: … and January 18, 2024, HUD allocated about $340 million in CDBG funds to HCR for grant years 2017 through 2023, and … During the same period, HUD allocated about $177 million in HOME funds to HCR, as well as approximately $93 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… to steal more than $4,000 from his employer, the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. … Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office for their collaborative work on this investigation. Mr. … of leadership and trust by his employer and students. For his own advantage, he chose to use that trust to falsify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of … Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.2
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20212-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainState Agencies Bulletin No. 2021.3
… of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at Addiction Treatment Centers … using the earnings codes mentioned above are included as salary for retirement purposes. Tax Information These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20213-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-employees-certainDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 4,262 active projects with a total value of $114 billion in 2020, an increase of $5.3 billion from the prior year, … DiNapoli said. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand and recover … by projects minus initial jobs reported) were 167,984 in 2020. This is the smallest number of jobs gained in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-110
… Services Unit (RRSU) LLS payment and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … (15) or more years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade (based on the 04/01/2019 Salary Schedule currently in effect) as of 09/30/2020; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-110-october-2020-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent … from the PBANYS dated February 19, 2025, membership dues for employees in Bargaining Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will … will automatically increase the biweekly deduction amount for union dues (Deduction Code 483) as follows: Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… Transportation costs for households in the New York City metropolitan area grew by … DiNapoli. Transportation made up the second largest cost for New Yorkers, behind housing, at 14% of household … in the MTA budget in 2027 as it returns to biennial increases of 4%. This will likely impact lower-income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… are still elevated. Further hiring and training are needed for H+H to achieve its fiscal targets and provide quality … increased permanent nurse hiring, it will take some time for H+H to train newly hired nurses, and temporary staff … persist and add pressure on the H+H system to compete for staff. Nationally, nursing school enrollment is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitals