Search

DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil

… information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents … DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for … members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oil

DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19

… government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: State, … economic devastation. New York and other hard hit areas need money to balance their books and that cash … government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19

DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs special education … vulnerable children. We have forwarded our findings to the State Education Department for review and to recover the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-provider

Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers - April 2017

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is the largest commuter railroad in the nation.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2018.pdf

Public Authorities by the Numbers: Capital District Transportation Authority, June 2016

This report summarizes the revenues, expenditures, employment and certain other key data of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-public-authorities-2016.pdf

Public Authorities by the Numbers: Olympic Regional Development Authority, March 2013

This profile is part of Comptroller DiNapoli’s continuing effort to improve the accountability and transparency of New York’s public authorities.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-orda-2013.pdf

Public Authorities by the Numbers: Long Island Power Authority, October 2012

The services LIPA provides to ratepayers are an integral part of life on Long Island.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-lipa-2012.pdf

Public Authorities by the Numbers: Capital District Transportation Authority, June 2016

This report summarizes the revenues, expenditures, employment and certain other key data of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/CDTA-by-the-numbers-2016.pdf

2017 Contracting Information Provided by State Agencies (Percentage of Late Contracts)

Additional information and data supporting the 2017 Prompt Contracting Report.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/prompt-contracting-state-agency-data-2.pdf

Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up) (2020-F-8)

To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2017-S-74).

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f8.pdf

State Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance

… in the state Department of Health's payment system and other problems led to over a billion dollars in … said. "The department needs to improve its procedures and stop this waste of taxpayer money." Medicaid, a federal, … insurance during January of 2018. Read the report , or go to: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insurance

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief

… that without proper oversight in place, it can be easy for public funds to be misspent or go missing. My team of auditors and investigators will continue to work … results, did not list individual disbursements and did not account for all revenues. DiNapoli made a number of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chief

United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)

… At the time of our follow-up review, William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $137,459 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy

United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Hudson Valley Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP

… Bone and Joint Surgeons, LLP waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the overpayments … 1, 2011 through October 31, 2015. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health … it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/08/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-hudson-valley-bone-and-joint-surgeons-llp

DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC

… caused a significant shift in taxpayer movement, with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers leaving remained one-third greater … patterns shifted closer to pre-pandemic trends in 2021, net out-migration rates remained higher, particularly for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nyc

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year

… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion … growth rates. “Year-over-year growth in local sales tax collections in the third quarter continued to … from 3% to 4%. NYC Growth Strengthens: New York City’s sales tax growth, which had been moderating since the second …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-year

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year

… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.74 billion, up $25.8 million compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High

… are provided,” DiNapoli said. “People leaving state jobs drastically outpaced hiring in 2020 and 2021, and the sharp decline in the size of … the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined sharply in 2020 but rebounded in 2021, though …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-high