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DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping … The number of attacks targeting critical infrastructure in New York state nearly doubled to 83 in the first half of 2023 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Estimated losses in New York from cyberattacks in 2022 totaled over $775 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in … the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the … million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections could be challenging for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic … or youth from low-income households with stable jobs and career paths; and With the Future of Workers Task Force, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-248
… to notify agencies of an automatic increase in union dues for employees represented by the Police Benevolent … Troopers, OSC will automatically increase the union dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates … to notify agencies of an automatic increase in union dues for employees represented by the Police Benevolent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-248-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Policy References: Article 6 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to classify … under the Budgetary (or “cash”) basis, see section XV.15 of the GFO, Fund Classification Manual. GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS … Article 6 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to classify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over $78 billion in 2017, … on our economy, providing one in every six private sector jobs statewide.” Nonprofit entities added more than 175,000 jobs in New York from 2007-2017, a gain of 14 percent. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory contribution … will provide a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State … racetracks and off-track betting centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick … “Now with a new expansion underway, more casinos will mean more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.pdfFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… fraud scheme through their fraudulent operation of Dolson Avenue Medical ("DAM" or the "Practice"), a … treatment services from its clinic located at 201 Dolson Avenue, Middletown, New York. In addition to DAM, at least … providers (the "Insurance Providers") from 201 Dolson Avenue (the "Associated Businesses"). On paper, DAM and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant law … Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the period … responsible for governing and regulating the business and practice of funeral directing, undertaking, and embalming in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York … in 2021, state budget projections rely on expectations for significant enrollment declines that may not materialize. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash … is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen Aronson. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… managed care organizations made as much as $1.5 billion in improper and questionable payments to providers who did not appear to be enrolled in Medicaid. Generally, under federal and state law providers … shows payments to providers that are still not enrolled in Medicaid or have been denied,” DiNapoli said. “Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… eligibility decisions and late service plans. The Office of Children and Family Services needs to strengthen its … Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS caseworkers help … who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation or other harm and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … implications of geopolitical tensions and their effect on supply chain issues, as well as inflation and the response of … FY 2024 but could rise to an additional $3 billion by FY 2026. Education funding levels remain uncertain at this time. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscape