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DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… the largest decline in staffing since the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in … it also must prioritize a clear understanding of staffing challenges at its agencies and be transparent … agencies, with 11 experiencing a decline in staffing of more than 13%. The Department of Correction had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … New York City’s arteries yet on-time performance continues to be an issue,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA has actually lowered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… 5.1 percent, was second only to New Jersey within its peer group and more than two times the national median of 2.5 … of $3,116 was again second to New Jersey within its peer group and three times the national median of $1,025; New … service as a percentage of All Funds receipts in the peer group. DiNapoli's proposal for debt reform includes statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Greenport , Town of Guilderland , Kenilworth Fire District No. 2 , Sodus Center Fire Department , Town of Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from … froze the district out of its own systems, crippling the website, email system, phones, and back-end functions like …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than … residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my … and she now faces the consequences of her actions. I thank our law enforcement partners for their commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… a business or expand by providing services more easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New … and business service companies expanded due to new online services and other technology. For example, software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), … wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … held before United States District Judge Joanna Seybert. When sentenced, the defendants each face up to 20 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a … that allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bellmore Union Free School District , … year. The board overestimated expenditures by an average of $4.4 million per year from 2012-13 through 2014-15. In … in all three years reviewed, the district did not use any of the fund balance appropriated to finance operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… services to those who are economically disadvantaged or have special health care needs. The program is … federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older, people under 65 who have certain disabilities, and, … notify ESRD recipients of their entitlement to Medicare or take actions to help or encourage them to apply and enroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… levels were 0.6% at the end of FY 2021, however additional forms of budgetary cushion increase these levels to about 8% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundInvestors Reach Settlement with Wynn Resorts
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. “We filed our lawsuit in response to serious and repeated allegations of … and those undertaken following the initiation of our lawsuit will protect Wynn Resorts’ employees and shareholders … at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, filed a derivative lawsuit, a legal action taken on behalf of a company when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/investors-reach-settlement-wynn-resortsDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… Grill , Dollar General Corp. , Dollar Tree, Inc. and Match Group . The Fund has also refiled the proposal at Amazon.com … and the potential risks to their bottom line. Match Group Online dating companies like Match Group continue to face controversies regarding their use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-auditsDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so far,” DiNapoli said. “Since encouraging … switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering emissions, we have a long road ahead. NYPA needs … at our recommendations, deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right direction.” The state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps of billions of dollars because of the … of the program will continue in earnest as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State … possible. Audits Department of Health audits Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… System Permit Requirements Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… revenue; and Address problem gambling associated with all forms of gaming, including the lottery. Report A Question of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… The retail sector, one of New York City’s biggest employers, is having an uneven … are buying online, if they have enough money to buy at all. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The superintendent made purchases without soliciting bids or quotes as required, which resulted in the town paying … in the accounting system but did not record the form of collections in either record. The clerk also did not … provide adequate oversight of the cash receipt function. A single employee had almost complete control over the cash …
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