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DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… for violations of NYC Transit rules such as fare evasion ($100), graffiti or scratchiti ($75) and littering ($50). It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, … percent compared to 2.2 percent in the downstate region and 1.9 percent nationwide during the same time frame. … gain in upstate of 3.3 percent outpaced both the downstate and national averages in 2015. “On the surface, New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… 6.4 million New Yorkers and enabling them to access health care that would otherwise be unaffordable,” DiNapoli said. … of Medicaid spending, services, and enrollees to managed care by 2016, but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office … data from MCOs; and Apply financial penalties when MCOs do not comply with DOH requirements. See the complete report: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… vital programs. “Actions taken in Washington to cut health care, food assistance, infrastructure and other critical … billion in federal dollars in state fiscal year (SFY) 2025, representing more than 38% of the $249 billion in … report, and analysis of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act . The online guide will be expanded with additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would … the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… approved a constitutional amendment authorizing seven new commercial casinos to be located in the state. Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as …
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
… for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for … that after Ms. Peck retired she put $20,000 in town funds back into the town’s bank accounts. “Ms. Peck marred a … The investigation and audit found that Peck, who collected funds for both the town of Alexandria and the village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … are a significant revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state … property values grow by more than 10 percent in the past two years. School districts generally imposed the highest tax …
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
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to record as much … Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide Financial System SFS to record as much …
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
… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the … Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Surveillance (Division). The Division also acts as an agent for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… programs that exhibit a decline in funding during this period. This decline, referred to as a “fiscal cliff,” … could extend past FY 2026, the tool only focuses on this period as it includes the majority of federal pandemic aid … for certain services will not recur beyond a finite period, even though spending on those services is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Medicaid reimburses hospice organizations an all-inclusive daily rate that covers all hospice services. However, if a …
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 … for Children's Services ( ACS) lacked the tools to ensure that agencies performed many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For … To determine the extent of implementation of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance … in accordance with the applicable requirements of each program, including eligibility and the value of rebates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves approximately 907,000 students at approximately 1,600 elementary, middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE … health and its relation to physical health to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an … emotional trauma,” DiNapoli said. “With increased numbers of domestic violence victims across the state over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022