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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry

… Brooklyn and 40 percent in Queens, outpacing the gain in Manhattan (26 percent). There were 696 hotels in New York … City in 2015. Of these, two-thirds (460) were located in Manhattan. The number of hotels in Brooklyn has tripled and … , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/hotel_industry_nyc_rpt2_2017.pdf For access to state and local government …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industry

DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law

… taken place, the individual was arrested for homicide. OMH only found out afterwards when local mental health …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-law

DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School

… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-school

Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents

… to check our database to do so by visiting my website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residents

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020

… damage that COVID-19 is inflicting on financial markets and the global economy will sharply reduce industry profits … “The securities industry is integral to New York state’s and New York City’s economies, as a source of tax revenue and job creator in other industries. The state and the city …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fall

DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings

… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to … people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided … Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA program to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savings

DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May

… than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic activity and timing factors. Local assistance spending through May … projection by DOB. Report: May Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track … the state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-may

Incarcerated and Death Matches

… and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) made on behalf of nearly 215,000 claimants … 2017. We also matched the payments to the Social Security Administration Death Master File as of April 5, 2017. Our objective was to … and other service charges the New York State Insurance Fund NYSIF made on beh …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/09/incarcerated-and-death-matches

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft

… Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley … Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theft

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … P DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $242 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refunds

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017

Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017

Revenue Impact of Commercial Casinos on Upstate Local Governments

Analyzing the revenue impact on local governments of the four upstate commercial casinos in anticipation of the licensing of the three downstate commercial casinos.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-casinos.pdf

DiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022

… rest of the State Violations of Protective Orders make up only 8% of reports. Although counties outside the city issue …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022

Medicaid Program: Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans

To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s37-response.pdf

DiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short

… caseworkers responded that staffing was insufficient, and only 22% felt cases were being assigned in a manner that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-short

Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Follow-Up)

… the implementation status of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report, Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims (Report 2012-S-163). Background The … of service. The Department of Health (Department) phased in the APG methodology beginning with hospital outpatient …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claims-follow

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds

… by Moody’s Investors Service, is the latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to achieve … by Moodys Investors Service is the latest indication of that improvement …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligation

DiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration

… 762 SFAs outside New York City eligible to participate, only 73 (10%) were approved for reimbursement in the 2024-25 … it better. Improvements to the 30% initiative will not only help our schools and our children, but our farmers as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improved