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DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… the 33 designated in stress in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the … stress remains low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” DiNapoli said. “Although federal relief packages and state aid provided much needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… New York state expects to spend an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital … from a more comprehensive assessment of its capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by … 8.8 percent of spending to a projected 13.5 percent in the current plan. The report shows that the planning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
Strongerthanprojected yearend budgetary results fueled by extraordinary onetime federal relief will mostly be used to fund new spending with a smaller portion set aside to build up reserves according to an analysis of New York Citys financial plan released by State Comptroller DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… state reserves, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the same time, … "The Executive Budget continues this positive momentum by boosting reserves, investing in infrastructure and easing … spending would increase under the Executive's proposal by 3.1 percent. DOB projects budget surpluses in future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation … from the Act is uncertain. Once received, the funds will come with restrictions on what they can be used for. The … for health insurance and Social Security and Medicare taxes that may not be sufficient. The proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … should develop a plan and make budgetary modifications to balance the budget for the $1.15 million Federal aid revenue … found the reviewed purchases followed the district’s purchasing policy, were adequately supported, and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, … 17, 2021, was to determine whether the Department paid for claims in violation of federal and State regulations that require an appropriate NPI for OPRA health care providers. The audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $74.4 billion in State Fiscal Year … higher than the February projections, primarily because of federal payments. The state received $55.4 billion in federal aid during SFY 2016-17, up 8 percent, or nearly $4.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Medicaid Redesign Presents Opportunities and Risks
… are showing measurable progress with annual growth at less than 2 percent. Still, state spending on Medicaid is … years, particularly among lower-cost children and working age adults, spending per Department of Health (DOH) Medicaid … 60 percent of New York’s Medicaid expenditures, at an average per-patient cost of more than $22,000 in 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-medicaid-redesign-presents-opportunities-and-risksNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… York has required health insurers, including Medicaid, to pay for the delivery of covered services through telehealth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Compliance With the Clery Act
… from financial aid programs. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance compliance with the Clery Act. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… water is a precious resource that we should never take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick … have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and improve our response to … In numerous instances, the EPA has failed to set standards for contaminants with harmful health effects. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to work with the state Department of … payments are recovered and steps are taken to make sure tax dollars are not being wasted.” DOH contracts with MCOs to … responsible for ensuring that MCOs comply with state and federal Medicaid regulations. DiNapoli’s auditors discovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… economic projections of the state Division of the Budget (DOB) that underlie the Financial Plan are in keeping with … for major cuts in funding for essential services, DOB should make detailed data underlying its economic and … by reevaluating less essential spending where possible. DOB does not anticipate the use of deficit financing this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… 2015-16 fiscal year. Two of the reserves – unemployment insurance and liability – have balances that are excessive or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… by enforcing child support obligations. OTDA oversees New York’s child support program. OTDA’s responsibilities include … offices (districts) located in New York City and the State’s 57 other counties (the five counties of New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-20 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $628.5 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $590.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6New York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… trend initially, in 2022 the previously strong job gains for women with children slowed compared to their male … sector differences and their relationship to a desire for flexible work. FIGURE 1 – Unemployment Rates for Male and Female Workers with Children in New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforce