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DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… economic activity.” The Comptroller’s projection is based on LIRR ridership information as well as census and economic … data. DiNapoli’s office regularly examines and reports on the finances of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … the LIRR. DiNapoli said that about 300,000 riders rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… of New York, William F. Sweeney Jr., Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Federal … and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty to … his tracks. Now Garcia may be facing prison time for his crime." FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Maintenance and Tuition Payments to the Lake Grove School and Mountain Lake Children's Residence
… Lake) to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services were adequately supported and allowable under the respective governing guidelines of these State agencies. The audit covers the four fiscal … the State Education Department (SED) and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). SED and OCFS use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/maintenance-and-tuition-payments-lake-grove-school-and-mountain-lake-childrens-residenceNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… the agency's proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light trucks. "The world's leading climate … the atmosphere is economically backwards, hurting drivers' wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the U.S. auto … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… pension fund,”said DiNapoli. “The recent $1.2 billion in commitments to the program will help strengthen the Fund’s … platform. The Fund is one of a few public pension funds in the country to establish an emerging manager program in virtually every major asset class including public equity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks Express Scripts' Shareholders to Back Cyber Security Risk Proposal
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today … at the company's annual meeting on May 10. "Cybersecurity is one of the most critical issues facing businesses today … shareholders with little reassurance or information on what actions it has taken to mitigate cyber risk in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-express-scripts-shareholders-back-cyber-security-risk-proposalDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government … $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid and other … 2016. By far the largest category of federal expenditures is direct payments to or on behalf of individuals, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… commercial rebate revenue related to Empire Plan drug utilization in accordance with its contract with the … Ensure all of the Empire Plan’s rebate-eligible drug utilization is invoiced, collected from the manufacturers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/06/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… "I strongly support Sen. Warren and Rep. Rosen's Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act. Corporations that allow sexual … to go unchecked put themselves and their investors in peril. As a major investor in companies from Wynn Resorts to News Corp., we've seen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. DiNapoli’s office oversees 198,834 accounts … $107 million that is owed to local residents who live in the 35th State Senate District , which includes part of … or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out more than 12,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2013-2014, $5.8 million … encouraged New Yorkers to use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. While some gift card … purchasing a gift card. Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold after August 22, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the earliest … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli … to understanding the issues and their careful deliberation in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… Many social adult day services programs (SADS) in New York operate without regulations or licenses, leaving … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit is the first in a series looking at issues affecting the elderly in New York. “Absent a universal licensing or registration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, but Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
… that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, … nearly $7.3 billion per fiscal year beginning in FY 2025, according to DiNapoli’s analysis, and could push budget gaps to $8.7 billion in FY 2025, $13.7 billion in FY 2026 and $15.5 billion in FY 2027. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-nyc-fiscal-year-2024-budget-balanced-out-year-gaps-continue-growDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 … DiNapoli said. “While these settlements are certainly good for the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls … $48.6 billion in federal grants, which were used primarily for Medicaid (including new costs related to the Affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… today announced that Alayne Bertolino pleaded guilty to stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased father. “This case … pension fund — you will be caught,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… authorities to provide bidders and interested parties with the ability to protest a contract award at the agency level. DiNapoli will continue working with the Legislature to enact this proposal. DiNapoli’s … and thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for his partnership with this legislation. I stand with State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… that New York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an … universal deployment of the highest-speed connections in every corner of the state, according to a new analysis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… occurred and these claims were incorrectly paid with state funds. The outdated system also created obstacles to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraud