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DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan

… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … based on their enrollment end dates, through May 31, 2024. Renewal notices include the deadline for enrollees to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-plan

DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects

… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but … pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an important catalyst for economic development in our state, but I urge local … audits have noted IDAs performing effectively and using best practices, there continue to be deficiencies related to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projects

Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report

… Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years … taxes accounted for $38.1 billion, or 42.1 percent, of total revenue ($90.5 billion) for local governments outside of New York City. School districts, towns, and villages …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-government

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC

… Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder proposal at ExxonMobil in December, asking the company to … vote at its annual meeting. Today, the SEC rejected that request. “This is a major victory for investors who are working to address the risks that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-sec

Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight

… To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring … the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the … the Mayor announced reforms to the DOE system to address mismanagement and long-standing maintenance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversight

DiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has pleaded guilty to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-local

DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling

… DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Gaming Commission is … for six months starting in mid-March. While lottery games have been available without interruption, those revenues were … to authorize up to seven commercial casinos. Four have opened to date. Since opening, and before closures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gambling

The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft

… recommended: Limit the personal financial information in your purse or wallet, and keep Social Security cards at home. … claim someone else’s Economic Impact Payment. Although it does not possess any criminal jurisdiction, the FTC supports … efforts by individuals, corporations and government may reduce risks of identity theft and reverse recent troubling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft

DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap

… half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State … tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. “Counties are holding the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-cap

Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements

… 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements

DiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested

… for their actions. The individuals charged in this case stole funds from unsuspecting citizens that relied on … back in court on March 28 th . The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrested

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction

… were uncovered, and she has been brought to justice. This case should send a clear message that those who dishonor … Superintendent Steven G. James said. “The victims in this case are the people of New York who put their trust in this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addison

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses

… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businesses

DiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams

… that has been shifting. Shedding light on these changes can help riders, toll payers, elected officials, and other … that may arise in the future.” DiNapoli’s report shows the change in funding sources for the MTA’s operating budget from … trips last year than in 2019, and paid ridership for NYC Transit buses was down 42% compared to 2019. Commuter …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streams

Report of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) 90-day response

To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81-response.pdf

The Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012

On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdf

Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority

One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdf

Administration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdf