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DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… inspect homeless shelters allowed violations and squalid living conditions to go unchecked, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … a state of general disrepair, with filthy and unacceptable living conditions, the worst of which posed obvious and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… led all areas of the state with an average student loan borrower balance of $44,500, followed by the Lower Hudson … $23,500. The Bronx, with a $27,600 average student loan borrower balance, was the only downstate area below $30,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… The state Department of Health (DOH) failed to collect nearly $120 million in … prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and processes, according to an audit … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Department of Health can do more to maximize rebate collections from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The city’s economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near … which helped generate the surplus in FY 2017. The program is projected to save a total of $1.7 billion over four years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
… an approximated 21 percent internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), New … In-State Private Equity Program delivers positive results for the Fund and for our local communities,” said DiNapoli. “The program has … an approximated 21 percent internal rate of return for the New York State Common Retirement Fund New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v. American Federation of … State, County and Municipal Employees case . "Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision overriding 40 years of legal precedent … the following statement today after the United State Supreme Court ruled on the Janus v American Federation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
New York state paid more than $100 million in duplicate payments to managed care organizations MCOs for premiums over a more than four year period according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; $7,693 for … including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This conviction sends a strong … for working over 24 hours a day on a few occasions. This is the latest example of the ongoing collaboration between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… "When Wall Street does well, the city and state benefit from higher tax revenues," DiNapoli said. "The large increase … cash bonuses for the current year and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does … billion. The growth in the bonus pool likely benefitted from changes in the federal tax code that eliminates the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … York State Liquor Authority (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with … The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or … complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those facilities, according to an audit released today by State … proposal to improve the safety of New York's correctional facilities." DiNapoli's auditors found that the commission, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… found it charged the State Education Department SED for $26 million in expenses that were not allowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… 18 percent of all private sector employment in the state. “Nonprofits take care of New Yorkers, whether it is providing … most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data made available for the first time earlier this year. Nonprofit groups in New … organizations grew by 2 percent in New York state on an average annual basis versus nearly 3 percent nationwide. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … especially important.” For July 2023 compared with July 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $777 million, an … York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the indictment of a 53-year-old Texas … a reduced monthly retirement benefit so his wife, Mary L. Walsh, would continue to receive payments if he died … halted. In June of that year, the retirement system sought verification that Mary Walsh was still alive and subsequently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing … housing crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his nomination of Nancy G Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for … and may have also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller … and improve oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … that could be used to narrow the budget gaps if not needed for other purposes. The city’s financial plan has a general … and leisure and hospitality sectors, which have accounted for 60 percent of the gains. Job growth, though slowing, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budget