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DiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… of Island Park (Nassau), Maybrook (Orange) and Valley Stream (Nassau) and the city of Yonkers (Westchester) were … in the “susceptible to fiscal stress” category; Valley Stream remains in the “moderate fiscal stress” category; and … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … up 2 percent from last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… the use of the lowest net cost drugs. As a result, for the period Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2019, auditors estimated … on behalf of recipients with multiple CINs for the period Jan. 1, 2014 through March 31, 2019. Medicaid Program: … the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended Sept. 30, 2019, eMedNY processed over 244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… and can be claimed at any time. Most claims are processed online, with checks sent out in a week. Some claims, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… “Unfortunately, when one person has control of the purse strings, it can be too easy for the misuse of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State … Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers over 1.2 million … The New York State Health Insurance Program administered by the State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… base salary increased to $210,000 per year, which is equal to 26 biweekly payments of about $8,077. However, … which are often called at a time or place where the public is less likely to be able to attend. The reason for calling … recommendations and the response from district officials is included in the final audit report. For a copy, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls and related … including erroneous billings and excessive fees. It resumed the program four-and-a-half years later in July 2022, … Selected Aspects of Toll Collections Related Report Assessment of NYS Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G James announced the arrest of a 68yearold Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsOpinion 90-8
… those changes made by Chapter 293 which eliminated a number of inconsistencies between sections 9104 and 9105. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8DiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of … checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased … determined that Kelly Tuomey forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper checks and deposited them into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… cosmetology, culinary, and vehicle maintenance. High school students involved in CTE are more engaged and … non-profit entity that represents State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for students who have completed … talent shortages affect their ability to meet customer demand. The Department’s CTE Office is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… in previous surveys dating to August 2020. New York State SNAP Recipients Total More Than 2.7 Million in December More … received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits in December … Mortgage Association Note: Figures reflect FNMA data on single-family, 30-year fixed-rate home mortgages owned or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Medicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… million enrollees and Medicaid claim costs totaled about $53 billion. Most of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive … services, and pharmacy benefits, among others. Of the $53 billion in Medicaid costs, MCOs received $17.8 billion in … The Department issues MMCOR instructions to guide MCOs on how to report administrative expenses. Of the $17.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careOpinion 91-24
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWERS AND SEWER … §§198(1)(f), 202(5), 209; VILLAGE LAW, §14-1436: A town, on behalf of a town sewer district, may contract with a … in constructing the trunk line. You ask whether the town, on behalf of the town district, and the county, on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-24DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… likely to remain resilient. Ultimately, the city’s office real estate market will continue to evolve, with the fate of the … to pursue new investment opportunities. Report Office Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35-response.pdfImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35)
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35.pdf