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DiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… The historic surge in unemployment claims at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic put many New Yorkers out of work and forced the state to borrow heavily from the … and claims for UI benefits. From the fourth quarter of 2019 to the second quarter of 2020, regular state UI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of New York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, … options may make it harder to graduate or force some out of school. I am encouraged that CUNY is acting on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account (2024-S-12)
to determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from January 2019 through December 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24s12.pdfSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… obtain and record reliable information on the performance of contractors and consultants working on capital-funded … the contractor informing them when the evaluation or any of its categories or components is less than satisfactory and … work. Key Findings MTA did not properly handle the review of responsibility for two of 10 sampled contractors with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Hits Record $611 Million
… were up by 27.3 percent. Overtime represented 3.9 percent of total payroll in 2013, the highest share in the years … that operate institutional facilities - the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-hits-record-611-millionDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… The state Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious … P. DiNapoli found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH … that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes. State auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencySummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided … Key Findings We found OGS paid Summit more than $867,000 for 40 individuals provided by Summit’s subcontractor, … This consists of seven individuals who provided services for up to eight months prior to applying for their DOS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… since March 1, 2020, now total nearly $67.4 billion. In calendar year 2019, these payments totaled $2.1 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… or before 2050, this goal will continue to ensure the Fund’s portfolio is adapting to the anticipated transition. This … multifaceted effort continues State Comptroller DiNapoli’s leadership on management of climate risk to investments, … is a last resort, but it is an investment tool we can apply to companies that consistently put our investment’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… a monthly premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New York state’s Medicaid claim costs totaled more than $51 … full-time equivalent SIU staff, respectively, dedicated to New York’s Medicaid program. In New Jersey, MCOs are required to maintain a minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails … P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found the State Commission of Correction is also not routinely inspecting the state's 54 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … account funds prior to transfer to the state treasury. In addition, the same person signs checks, maintains the … and monitoring of procurement contracts as required by law. Auditors found ESDC officials were not in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… "Kathy Hochul took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately … competence and more collaborative style. Her State of the State message today continued her thoughtful, … rate continues to fall and the state, with the addition of important federal funding, has a relatively strong fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… if improper Medicaid payments were made on behalf of recipients with multiple Client Identification Numbers … 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) uses two methods to pay for Medicaid … monthly premiums and the MCOs arrange for the provision of health care services for Medicaid recipients and reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26 is … $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending at a time when new federal actions on funding and policy may change the … projections are not yet available from the Division of the Budget (DOB), preliminary projections indicate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (2019-S-52)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contractor Evaluation (ACE) system and taking appropriate action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. We also determined...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-19s52.pdfTerms of Service
… Members and Retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System. “Business/Government User” shall mean an Authorizer, … For Members and Retirees of the New York State and Local Retirement System: If a User does not wish to participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid … reached a new labor agreement with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). Since then, several other unions have … reached new agreements with the city, bringing the share of the workforce that has accepted the UFT pattern to nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… causes, even after legislation aimed at speeding up the process was enacted in 2015, according to a report … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donations