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New 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.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfOpinion 90-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … litigation was commenced, while the superintendent was in office. At all times relevant to this inquiry, the town had … and unsupported by the evidence; (2) based on an objective appraisal of the facts, the officer was acting within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit … providers to take out loans to cover costs,” said Michelle Jackson, Associate Director & General Counsel of the Human …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… that it does not have direct control over to help the public, policymakers and its funding partners understand … include pensions, fringe benefits, Medicaid, debt service, public assistance and other legally or contractually-required … These include basic municipal services such as education, public safety, and sanitation, as well as cultural events, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… Tourism in New York state has grown post-pandemic but employment in tourism-related industries remains 4.3% below pre-pandemic … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found strong increases in domestic and international travelers to the state. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2025* May 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 April 1, 2025 August 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… growth, job creation and family savings. I am proud that my office and New York state have been able to deposit $20 … co-applicant on this project with Ridgewood Savings Bank, my administration was proud to work on this effort and garner … Banking Development District provides an opportunity for my constituents to have access to financial services without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, … DiNapoli said. “Still, collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… is risky business," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "My office will continue to thwart pension thieves and protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. and Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Chief Russel H. Harper announced that Gerald Munson, a former Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department Chief and a former Croton-On-Hudson Police Officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireTitle V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … Amendments of 1990 (Act). The purpose of the Program is to help control excessive industrial pollution by requiring … and changes in fund balance; whether Department officials have made reasonable estimates of anticipated Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … the cost of most DMEPOS, and separate payments are not to be made for DMEPOS when the cost of these items is … MCO overpayments for DMEPOS items that likely should have been provided by nursing homes as part of the daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/improper-medicaid-managed-care-payments-durable-medical-equipment-prosthetics-orthotics-andMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… to prevent improper Medicaid payments for claims that do not report an active OPRA provider. Update guidelines to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Sentenced to 3 to 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $700,000 from Medicaid Program
… to essential health care for millions of people, and my office will continue to partner with law enforcement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-sentenced-3-9-years-prison-stealing-700000State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… "New York is facing great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. The Governor has put forth … to take advantage of a significant windfall of cash from legal settlement monies, totaling more than $5 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1584
… Purpose To inform agencies of a change in the Maine income tax … of Maine Background The following changes have been made to the Maine income tax withholding rate, effective July 28, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1584-july-2017-maine-tax-withholding-rate-changeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1507
… the “Cashed” box checked. Paychecks that are split and paid by check and direct deposit will be marked as “Cashed” when the check is cashed. There is no impact to direct deposit; when the full paycheck is direct deposit the “Cashed” box will remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1507-changes-review-paycheckNorwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
… District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund. Key Findings District officials: Developed … fund balance each year, including $1.5 million to finance the 2018- 19 budget when only $283,749 was available to fund … budgeted each year for various known expenditures and revenues. Developed a long-term financial plan that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-198