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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-state

New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs

… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programs

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter

… State tax receipts totaled $33.2 billion through the first quarter … most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) estimates. State tax collections were also $3.3 billion higher than the first … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher tax collections for the state primarily reflect strong …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarter

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July

… a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the state,” DiNapoli said. … have received $1.4 billion (18.7 percent) less than they did during the same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-july

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August

… and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 … the pandemic hit, local governments have seen a massive drop in sales tax collections. This is hurting their bottom … $116 million), and 27.1 percent in the April-June quarter, down $1.2 billion from collections in the same quarter of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-august

DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY

… new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York … A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-ny

DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme

… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-scheme

DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… period. In 2013, it recovered only $58,500 from fraud and abuse detection activities. Both MCOs also underreported … the report Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection , or go to: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollars

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care

… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care

DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft

… Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New York: Always safeguard … Former Wallkill Fire District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theft

DiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund

… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested in Ambrell through … Hudson River Co-Investment Fund. “The In-State Private Equity Program helps companies thrive in New York while … The In-State program partners the Fund with 18 private equity managers to invest in New York-based companies. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fund

DiNapoli: 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 projects, but would … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other … Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Plan projects $66.8 billion in spending through SFY 2023-24, an increase of $14.2 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spending

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-average

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal … The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate on a … next year more than 1,800 calendar-year local governments will have roughly $88.3 million less in tax levy growth …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016

DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped

… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skipped

DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates

… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state Health Department must keep up with new and evolving drug … to reduce Medicaid costs and improve the delivery of health care services, Medicaid behavioral health services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebates

DiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt

… record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debt

State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18

… but recent financial market volatility is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes … 2016-17. Within that category, estimated payments were up by $2.8 billion or 18.8 percent. Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 percent from the previous year. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18