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DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… MCOs that offered 81 different plans. United HealthCare (UHC) and Amerigroup were among the largest. Managed care’s … were unable to determine the full extent of the payments UHC and Amerigroup made to excluded providers because claims totaling about $445 million, were missing important …

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

… District board chair Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the … 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and pay $239,622 restitution. His three-year scam was initially revealed in an audit and investigation by DiNapoli’s office, which …

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 …

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on the most recent data available from the U.S. Census … almost 87,000 firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale establishments, had the largest share, … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… government officials need to brace for the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have … some local governments with fiscal years beginning later in 2016, including school districts, could be faced with zero …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after allegedly stealing up … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County …

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

… the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details about the bridges in that location. All data comes from the Federal Highway …

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… Felony Reckless Endangerment (1), Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest (1), Burglary (1), Larceny (12) and Arson (2). Source: … show less than half of reported hate crimes resulted in an arrest, indicating that increased law enforcement efforts … the UCR program for New York State and reports crime and arrest data to the FBI (see …

DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft

… DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in … trust violations,” Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker said. “Our hope is that eventually folks, including Ms. … For a copy of the report visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli …

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …

DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer … the safety of their community,” DiNapoli said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer …

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System

… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, according to a … help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better inform the …

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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages paid in New York State declined by $125 billion or 74 percent in …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in each of the following five months. That progress nearly halted in October, when statewide employment rose by less than …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections

… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends After Five Months, Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New … April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. After five months of partial employment recovery since … to feel the sharpest loss, with a net decline of 648,000 jobs, nearly 14 percent of its February total. Figures for …