Search
Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Department of Corrections and Community … usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than state agencies overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… each of which have fiscal years ending on June 30. For the fiscal years ending 2020, the three cities in … In January, DiNapoli released fiscal stress scores for school districts which found 31 school districts … . In September, DiNapoli’s office will release scores for municipalities with a calendar-year fiscal year, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released … said. “We are now clearly seeing the recession’s impact on tax receipts. As we continue to slowly re-open the economy, … State tax receipts in May were down $7669 million or 197 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since … said. "Overall, municipalities have generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide … available in the SFS, including: using individual invoice lines for individual invoice items. copying purchase order and/or receiving … Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the negative impacts on small businesses … Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and … Background The Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing homes in New York State through its Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 … ). About the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … health instruction in the kindergarten–grade 12 health education curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 … Act (ESSA) and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) can also be used to address chronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… number of calls received by domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines statewide increased by 28% from 2015 to … be combined to derive a total statewide count. Simple Assault accounted for 80% of the reports in counties outside … violence victims are classified under different charges, Assault Third Degree & Related Offenses accounted for 40% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… million in savings in 2022, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, some … *Correction: A correction was made to the report and the press release after the MTA released updated complaints data in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller … by the program reaching seven million for the first time in February 2021. Adults accounted for two-thirds of … monthly enrollment exceeding seven million for the first time according to a new report by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… part of DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to address investment risks from climate change and his … Ltd. Callon Petroleum Co. Centennial Resources Development Inc. Chesapeake Energy Corp. Comstock Resources Inc. Continental Resources Inc. Crescent Point Energy Corp. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… provide capital to businesses that are implementing growth strategies, expanding operations or transitioning ownership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … Retirement Fund Fund is investing $7 million £5 million in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly … In July and August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustOpinion 91-1
… v McClellan , 113 App Div 245, 99 NYS 78, affd 164 NY 605; 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-34, unreported; 1972 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 95-8
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (custody of forfeiture … COUNTY LAW, §§550, 700: Forfeiture moneys distributed to a claiming authority or claiming agent under section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdf