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DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… for helping to ensure their well-being, but its lack of oversight and attention to customer feedback regarding … vital program raises serious questions about the quality of services,” DiNapoli said. “I’m pleased the agency has accepted most of our recommendations and urge it to implement them swiftly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a … are collecting more, they are also dealing with some of the same increased costs that consumers and private … rising, we’re watching closely to see what impact the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility … companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… Hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care … found that inadequate oversight by the state Department of Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted … Hundreds of millions of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus, a subsidiary of NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), offers low-cost to no-cost … coverage to eligible New Yorkers through a variety of plans. Between February 2020 and June 2022, MetroPlus enrollment reached a record high of 670,915 members, an increase of 159,284 (31%), according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other … To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the … New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland and many of its crops are dependent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… disasters overwhelm local centers. However, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), which is … be to respond to a large scale emergency. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services should implement … 2022 but delays, including a three-year suspension of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, have left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from … gaps are relatively small, but there is still a risk of an economic downturn. Also, the proposed executive state … an increase in the city’s revenue forecast since the start of the fiscal year ($1.2 billion) and a reduction in reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Arrest of Muge Ma for COVID-Related Scam
… P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Muge Ma following a joint investigation by his office, … so many New Yorkers are suffering and sacrificing because of the pandemic, Muge Ma allegedly pretended to work for the … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-muge-ma-covid-related-scamDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… As policymakers consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller … and problem gambling. “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While … gambling, the state must take a closer look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… The State Education Department’s (SED) weak enforcement of licensing requirements for non-degree proprietary schools … are stretched, but it must ensure these schools are worthy of a license and are not going to rip off vulnerable New … proprietary schools that provide training in a number of areas, such as business, computer/information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on May 26, … Fund’s shareholder proposal seeking an independent audit of the company’s practices related to civil rights, racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an … to increase their accountability.” Since 2011, the number of active IDA projects has remained relatively stable, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionTown of Austerlitz – Internal Controls Over Payroll and Fuel Inventory (2014M-365)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel … 1, 2013 through April 25, 2014. Background The Town of Austerlitz is located in Columbia County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine controls over payroll and fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-austerlitz-internal-controls-over-payroll-and-fuel-inventory-2014m-365DiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… resolutions called on the companies to assess the impact of regulatory and technological efforts to mitigate climate … 2010 levels), entailing a United States target reduction of 80 percent. DiNapoli's Sustainable Investment Program … Investment Program. The low emissions index is one of the key pieces of the program's multi-pronged approach to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsDiNapoli Announces Vicki Fuller's Retirement as CIO of NYS Common Retirement Fund
… announced that Vicki Fuller, chief investment officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), will … investment returns, averaging an annual growth rate of more than 8.75 percent. The Fund has gained significant value and led the nation as one of the best managed public pension funds. Her legacy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-announces-vicki-fullers-retirement-cio-nys-common-retirement-fundNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) as its first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have … and expertise to help advance the Fund’s ongoing pursuit of smart climate-related investments,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsBetter Coordination and More Effective Services Needed for Victims of Domestic Violence
… The audit also found problems with the translations of calls from non-English speakers seeking services from the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV). “When a victim reaches out to … troubling,” said DiNapoli. “The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence responded positively to the audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/better-coordination-and-more-effective-services-needed-victims-domestic-violenceDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
… remain,” DiNapoli said. “Even a smaller percentage of unreadable or inaccurate tolls can mean loss of revenue to the state or aggravation for New Yorkers facing … up from $804 million in 2021. E-Z Pass accounts for 95% of all tolls collected in 2024. Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsDiNapoli: Four Arrested for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid Out of Over $1.6 Million
… General Frank T. Walsh, Jr. today announced the arrests of four defendants for allegedly using three Medicaid … companies to systematically defraud the program out of more than $1.6 million. Those arrested were Jawad … Choudhary, 44, his brother Junaid Choudhary, 43, both of Clifton Park, Danya Matthew, 56, of Springfield Gardens, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/dinapoli-four-arrested-allegedly-defrauding-medicaid-out-over-16-million