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Medicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped … said. “But New York’s Medicaid program costs billions of dollars annually and the work done by my auditors has … squandered.” The state expects to transition the majority of Medicaid spending, services, and enrollees to managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. … to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Hispanic workers ticked up to 17.2% from 2023 to 2024, the only racial and ethnic group with a modest increase.The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… in the first half of 2025 remained better than in 2019, but the causes of delays have changed as riders have … police or medical response caused 23% of delays in 2024, but were down 7% in the first half of 2025 compared to the … to 534 in 2023 as ridership returned and service increased but were still below 2019 levels. Through June 2025, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 51 in November compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to … people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided … Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… rest of the State Violations of Protective Orders make up only 8% of reports. Although counties outside the city issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4 in August compared to the same month in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion … the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found … to middle-income families. The program is supervised by HCR’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Mitchell-Lama developments are owned by private companies which often enter into agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, … “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing recovery … City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, compared to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… $36 billion in SFY 2012-13, including the amount spent at video lottery terminals (VLT), racetracks and off-track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be … levels, including across most racial and ethnic groups. DiNapoli’s report further found that nearly 24% of … Workers Task Force, offer recommendations next year that support full-time, good-paying jobs. Report New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources … the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 . “As market forces and new policies … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… the second largest category of state spending, exceeded only by education. Enrollment Trends The share of New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for … Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020