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DiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… 5LINX, a telecommunications company located in Rochester, has generated an estimated $6.7 million return, … Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The Fund invested in 5LINX through its In-State Private Equity Program, which seeks profitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year … economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as robust as they have been in recent years," DiNapoli said. "Additionally, a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million employees and more than 31,000 organizations in 2012, according to a report released today by State … more than 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. “Nonprofits take care of New Yorkers, whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and … Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to … of complaints received increased 16 percent to 2,316 in 2016, and grievances increased 69 percent to 2,932. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200 in 2015, higher than the national average of $29,700. In New York, student loan debt more than doubled during the … the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32200 in 2015 higher than the national average of $29700 In New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain in poverty, unemployment is particularly high among the … Economic Snapshot is a useful tool for those interested in learning more about The Bronx, our borough’s needs and … growth and record low unemployment rates." "A renaissance in the Bronx is upon us – record low unemployment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The number of noise complaints in New York City more than doubled between 2010 and 2015, … auditors found the number of noise complaints called in to the city's 311 system rose from 86,365 in 2010 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… Learning Center Inc., claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from … ended June 30, 2013, DiNapoli’s auditors found $942,998 in reported costs that did not meet the state’s requirements … for reimbursement. The ineligible costs included $621,356 in personal service costs and $321,642 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by … third-party insurance and should’ve been enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service instead. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a … investigation revealed that the money she collected in court fines and surcharges was never deposited in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… office manager was also charged with money laundering in connection with the scheme. Defendant, Mohammad Chaudhry, … and his Criminal Investigations Unit for their partnership in the investigation. I would also like to thank Juliet T. … stealing from a program meant to support vulnerable people in need,” Carney said. “By billing Medicaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeChanges 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 changes and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to … may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the city’s four-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III, U.S. Department of State … to announce a new $50 million commitment to invest in Northern Ireland companies from the New York State Common … economic relationship,” DiNapoli said. “Our commitments in Northern Ireland have provided a solid return and that’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. Johnson allegedly took advantage of … his bank account, where he thereafter spent the funds. In June of 2023, Johnson was interviewed by investigators … was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District Court. His next court date is Oct. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… Texas woman for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased … to the work of my investigators and law enforcement in Texas, she will be held accountable. We will continue to … State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision in November 1986. He elected to receive a reduced monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… the mid-point of the fiscal year, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections … were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million … drop of 3 percent, or $734.3 million, from the same period in SFY 2015-16. PIT collections were $1.2 billion below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … Attorney Fitzpatrick for his continuing partnership in combatting public corruption and for holding Mr. Cecile … Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3rd Degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… of New York; Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director-in-Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office (FBI); Beth Dinkins, Special Agent-in-Charge United States Department of Agriculture; Terry Harris, Special Agent-in-Charge, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… June 3, 2021 Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been … economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s unemployment rates have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021