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DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… us for a long time and federal funds have been essential in shoring up the state’s finances, but more is needed. While … state tax revenues has improved somewhat, any shortfall in anticipated federal assistance would drive undesirable … avert devastating state spending cuts and loss of services in the current fiscal year. The Financial Plan estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… employees supporting ITS functions and spent $50 million on contract labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting … requirements – create a risk that ITS may not have received the required deliverables. Most notably, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… without critical information systems and staff that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at … who died is still uncertain. The audit revealed that, on many key indicators, New York significantly trailed other … COVID-19 death was counted, but many still don’t have answers from the state Department of Health,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… grew by 3.3%, or $85 million, in the first quarter. Fifty out of 57 counties experienced year-over-year sales tax … with 13.4% growth, while Auburn experienced the steepest drop at 4.8%. Report First Quarter Sales Taxes Related Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were … said. "Our audits routinely catch millions of dollars in overpayments and our latest audit is no exception. The … its systems to prevent these problems from happening in the future." New York's Medicaid program, administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year … from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime … and services are delivered safely and effectively for residents.” Key Findings: The number of overtime hours increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2024, as overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… domestic violence to ensure these programs are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. … licensing and oversight of domestic violence (DV) programs in New York State. Central Office oversees six Regional … oversight of residential and non-residential DV programs in the State. In 2016, 11,338 individuals (includes adults …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsOpinion 88-18
… among the town and certain villages in the town for the period October 1, 1986 through March 31, 1987. The … section 3-334 did not fix any other date as controlling for that purpose. Upon reexamining the views expressed in 23 … shall only become effective on the following dates for the following purposes: a. from the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18DiNapoli: 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: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
The State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the states financial condition as cumulative fouryear budget gaps estimated at $387 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $34 billion according to a report released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… fleet, and to determine whether agencies have controls in place that ensure vehicles are used in the most economical and efficient manner and that risks … 1, 2012 to March 3, 2015. Background Public employees in many agencies are routinely required to travel for various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in … Regulations) and the DOE Chancellor’s Regulation A-414 (City Regulations) provide additional guidance on School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsFare Evasion
… network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City … administrative tribunal established by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and … of Transit Rules of Conduct governing the public in the use of the transit system. Riders who enter the subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionExxon Agreement Letter 2017
xxonMobil letter agreeing to analyze how adopting Paris Agreement goals for reducing global warming might impact its business.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/exxon-agreement-letter.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… office approved 1,873 contracts valued at $8.77 billion and approved nearly 4.1 million payments worth more than … billion in March. His office also rejected 245 contracts and related transactions valued at $440 million and more than 4,800 payments valued at more than $9.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 2240
… participation in tax-sheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers’ … participation in taxsheltered annuity plans must be suspended while an employee is receiving paid Workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2240-suspension-403b-tax-sheltered-annuity-plans-employees-workersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… are properly surplussing vehicles following a process that is fair and complies with OGS requirements. Such … for reimbursement. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March … to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by … The states prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021 but the population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-rising