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New Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012 (Follow-Up)
… of 3 recommendations made in our audit report NYS Health Insurance Program Empire BlueCross BlueShield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughHousing Affordability in New York State, March 2014
This report evaluates New York State trends in housing affordability from 2000 to 2012, the most recent year for which authoritative Census data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-affordability-2014.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities ( 2021-S-26 ). About the … adults with a disability was 31% compared to 72% for working-age adults without a disability. Employment can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7) . About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks or … spaces. Parks maintains about 30,000 acres of land (14% of NYC), including more than 5,000 individual properties, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… after being convicted of stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … Deanna Hansen, pleaded guilty to felony grand larceny in June. “People who steal from the state retirement system … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged … individuals who can participate in the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, a savings and investment tool … the age for the ABLE program nationally would increase the number of people who could save through the program by six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesThe Hispanic Community in New York State - October 2015
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in New York State totaled 193,200 in 2007, the latest year for which data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2016-en-es.pdfSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate … "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment … is fiscally prudent and will better position the state pension fund for the future. This strategic decision is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… to charge overtime for tasks such as washing up for work, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsDiNapoli: Son Who Left His Dad’s Body In Morgue Sentenced For Stealing His Retirement Payments
… is a warning to anyone attempting to steal state pension funds,” DiNapoli said. “We are tracking you and you will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-son-who-left-his-dads-body-morgue-sentenced-stealing-his-retirement-paymentsSpecial Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Information for members about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… pension checks that were sent to her deceased grandmother, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County … acts like the charges announced today.” “Stealing from the New York State pension fund is not a victimless crime, as … these allegations in a court of law. I want to thank the New York State Comptroller’s Office for leading this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… have increased to 285,871. The city assumes staffing will increase from current levels by 5% to 300,299 employees by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueImproper Medicaid Payments for Terminated Drugs (Follow-Up)
… for Terminated Drugs (Report 2019-S-45 ). About the Program The State’s Medicaid program is administered by the … may be removed from the market (i.e., terminated) for safety or commercial reasons. To ensure terminated drugs will … produced or the date the drug was recalled for health and safety reasons). Pursuant to CMS guidelines, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-terminated-drugs-followImproper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines (Report 2017-S-41 ). About the Program … funded Medicaid benefit that provides free vaccines to eligible children younger than 19 years of age whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/23/improper-medicaid-payments-childhood-vaccines-followImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… necessary prescription and non-prescription drugs. State law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followMedicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Report … was appropriately paying out-of-state providers for ambulatory surgery services provided to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-follow