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DiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations, according to an … access to healthcare for millions of New Yorkers, which is why we cannot afford to allow mistakes like these to … slip away,” DiNapoli said. “While I am gratified that DOH is improving its collection procedures, this audit shows that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal year (SFY) fell $1.3 billion (3.5 … income tax (PIT) receipts, the state’s largest source of revenue, lagged expectations, according to a mid-year … balance was $9.6 billion, primarily reflecting receipt of settlement money the state has largely committed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state … Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering with my Division of Investigations to bring … Office and the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for their devoted collaborative work on this investigation,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an … to increase their accountability.” Since 2011, the number of active IDA projects has remained relatively stable, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for the program, according to an audit by State Comptroller … six years resulted in over $700 million in overpayments for ineligible members and $2.8 billion for minimal services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in … crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) with a HUD-HCR funding agreement through 2026. $120 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… William Fitzpatrick announced today that Jason Cecile of the Syracuse City School District’s (SCSD) After-School … with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As part of the plea, Cecile also agreed to resign from his employment at SCSD. This investigation was the result of the coordinated efforts of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… the three-month period totaled nearly $5.2 billion, with growth at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a … of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections in the first quarter grew by 28.5% compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Nassau County District Attorney announced today the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner, the former … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrest and federal indictment of Sharon Gardner the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Collections totaled $1.4 billion, up $530 million from May of last year. “For the second straight month, local sales tax … continues to improve as spending rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New … federal assistance and restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help New York’s local governments rebound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… pandemic and resulting economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s unemployment rates have slowly but steadily declined to 8.2 … Yorkers who face unique challenges due to a disability, unemployment rates increased more quickly and have remained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Economic Trends New York Unemployment Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic … remains severe. One key measure is the total number of New Yorkers claiming unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and … and accountability. Nancy’s character, knowledge and depth of experience will help New York meet those challenges and … Groenwegen served as the commissioner and president of the New York Civil Service Commission and as an assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… additional information through January 9, 2020. About the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by … that represents State CTE directors, the high school graduation rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90 percent – 15 percentage points higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by the state Division of Budget (DOB), but $219.1 million below collections in August 2019. “Tax revenues continue to fall short of levels needed to fund education, health care and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
… and building-level emergency response plans in compliance with the New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in … safety plan includes all minimum requirements and is filed with the State Education Department (SED) after adoption. All … 17 school districts two charter schools were in compliance with the New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets
… 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets Fiduciary Funds For the … earnings: Net (decrease) In fair value of investments (272,522) Interest 2,460,871 $ … DEDUCTIONS: Benefits 2,453,047 3,800 Refunds of contributions 464,691 Administrative expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-changes-fiduciary-net-assetsNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York has surpassed prepandemic levels by 128 percent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021