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DiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 at the end of … national average debt burden ($55,810), student loan and credit card debt per capita were well above the national average, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-risePublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Record Low For SFY 2021-22, the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State decreased by … average number of program recipients since SFY 2017-18. SSI Recipients Decrease for Sixth Consecutive Year; … issue affecting SSI reporting, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance caseload statistics report for January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a … the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College … from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year.* "Now's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… its payment system is rife with errors,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the system was allowing payments on claims … on Medicaid claims, DOH lacks assurance those providers can furnish such services, and it increases the risk that … providers and determine an appropriate course of action; Enhance controls to prevent improper Medicaid payments for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine if the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is effectively monitoring the Science, Technology, … mission includes ensuring that students have access to a college education and an understanding of their financial aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… 2023, which the State Comptroller’s office anticipates will remain elevated through at least FY 2024. “For many NYC … rate for nurses is 15%. Hiring temporary staff to deal with the pandemic and its fallout on hospital staff is … and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… Program The mission of the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults … data on where funds are reinvested geographically and for what services. Examples of CBS-supported services via the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up)
… forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. Its mission is to provide fully capable land, air, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-followEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012 and included a review of revenue from six drug manufacturers. Background … December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United is required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers … for rebates, discounts, and other considerations and pass 100 percent of the value of the agreements on to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… comprising 64 institutions (four of which are University Centers)—including research universities, academic medical … must show proof of domicile—defined as a fixed, permanent home to which a person plans to return after an … relative to the student’s principal or permanent home for the previous 12-month period. The campus should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This Stony Brook department awarded a contract to a higher … medical record transcriptions for compliance with the “no off-shore outsourcing” contract clause, which is intended to … is included in the audit. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also revealed that immigrants, any foreign-born resident who was not a U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… rate climbed to a high of 16.2 percent in April 2020 and ended the year at 10.0 percent. All industries in the State experienced job losses. The hardest hit was the leisure and hospitality sector, losing over one-third of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsDiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… Thomas P. DiNapoli finds that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to … than the national average for those with disabilities. In 2020, unemployment rates for working-aged people with a disability soared in both New York and the nation, reaching 13.9% and 13.4%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by 6.1% in the New York City … earnings growth. “Tracking the rise of prices, and the consumer response to these changes, is necessary to … said. “While the Federal Reserve Board has begun to act, global supply chain challenges and the effects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether Unemployment … of previous overpayments due and owing to the Department from New York State employees. We reviewed pertinent … overpayments totaling $788,487, which included $55,423 in fraudulent claims, and underpayments totaling $48,728. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018DiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… in the workforce,” DiNapoli said. “My analysis shows our country still has a long way to go in closing the gap between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 … complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesDisposition of Farm Assets
… the activities of persons under community supervision (parole). Prior to the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Department … part of the 2009-2010 State budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit covered the period … Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-security