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DiNapoli: Employment Recovery for New Yorkers with Disabilities Lags Nation
… that after a nationwide spike in unemployment, New Yorkers with disabilities continue to face a higher unemployment rate 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, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-employment-recovery-new-yorkers-disabilities-lags-nationMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… by directing pharmacies to “dispense as written” either in writing or electronically; otherwise, a generic drug … than generic drugs. Key Findings We identified $1,102,823 in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs … processed and paid. Additionally, we identified $1,011,990 in potential cost avoidance associated with 27,455 Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… Local government sales tax collections in April grew by 45.7 … climb in the vaccination rates,” DiNapoli said. “However, local governments must monitor changing economic conditions … their finances.” Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes over last year reflects the extremely weak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… receiving their final round of federal funding under the American Rescue Plan Act, they are facing economic challenges … amounts they are set to receive in their final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The tax cap, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2,000 in pension payments from the New … York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) intended for retiree Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take … friend after his death. Now, she is being held accountable for her actions. I am committed to safeguarding the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Franklin County) Inadequate budgetary practices resulted in the highway fund balance declining from $58,241 on January … overspent three consecutive years (2017-2019), resulting in operating deficits. Auditors determined that the board … a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund balance. In addition, the board has not adopted a long-term financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… system dating back to the 1990s, with outstanding held bail and restitution totaling $1,864. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… need during this national emergency.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax (PIT) collections totaled … a drop of 23.1 percent. The year-over-year decline in July, 8.6 percent, was the lowest since March. All Funds … from the previous year, including a $1.8 billion decline in local assistance grants. The General Fund ended the month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Historic Preservation: Compliance with Navigation Law (2019-S-59) The office has developed and implemented … of life on state waters in accordance with Navigation Law. However, auditors identified several aspects of the … occurred because controls were not in place to prevent the payment of coinsurance for non-covered services as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1814
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2019-2020 maximum salary contribution limit for Tier 6 members of PFRS (7W), and ERS (7Y). Background On March 16, 2012, the … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 20192020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1814-maximum-salary-contribution-limit-tier-6-members-following-new-yorkCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… of BuildSmart NY– the Executive’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government … advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish … green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. EO 88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… Solid and Chemical Materials (Solid and Hazardous Waste); Air and Emissions; and Medical Marijuana. As of July 2019, ELAP had 468 approved laboratories (287 located in NYS, … 156 for the analysis of solid and hazardous waste, and 4 for the analysis of medical marijuana (labs can be approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth in 2025 was higher than the 3.8% average annual growth rate … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $244 billion in calendar year 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025NYS Common Retirement Fund Contacts
… Contact information for investment professionals looking to do business with the New York State Common Retirement Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/nys-common-retirement-fund-contactsSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… provides a roadmap for the Common Retirement Fund (CRF) to address climate-oriented risks and opportunities. A key … Action Plan which provides a roadmap for the Fund to address climate risks and opportunities across all asset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… Message from the Comptroller March 2022 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up) (2022-F-33)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f33.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - August 2015
The City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a four-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2016.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2015
The City of New York submitted to the New York State Financial Control Board a revised financial plan covering fiscal years 2015 through 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2015.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up) (2021-F-16) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f16-response.pdf