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DiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of … districts in the outer boroughs have helped increase market values, which ultimately will remain a key contributor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceVillage of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
… was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2017. Background The Village of Pittsford (Village) … was to assess the Villages progress as of August 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-pittsford-audit-follow-2017m-51-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today … totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2013. Background The Town of Grafton is located in … was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Audit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization … and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … and ensure that repair and maintenance projects paid for with public funds are started and completed as quickly as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May … and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review Based on our … that the Board should require the Supervisor to provide accurate monthly financial reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available … services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York … to address the problem are available and prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year. “Year-over-year growth in local sales tax collections has … $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer than half (27 of 57) of counties experienced year-over-year increases. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in January. Table Monthly Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 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 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to … billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, … into consideration as they make budgetary decisions.” In February 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $759 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … traveler destinations, during parts of 2020, resulting in a dramatic falloff in the number of visitors and creating a steep drop in … The COVID19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City one of the worlds top tourist and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Town of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July 11, 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2016. Background The Town of Elmira is located in … review was to assess the Towns progress as of July 11 2016 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (HUFSD), and Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), … public, the defendants secretly steered lucrative food service contracts to themselves and then illegally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… stating the relative kept a loaded shotgun in one of the bedrooms of the placement home, auditors could not find any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is inevitable and is already … to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s $192 billion pension fund, I will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreement