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The Cost of Living in New York City: Food
In 2022, the food price index in the New York City metropolitan area grew 8.8 percent from 2021, the highest growth in over 40 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2026.pdfDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
State Comptroller DiNapoli along with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the jury conviction of New York City Councilman Ruben Wills DQueens that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Wills theft of approximately $30000 in public campaign funds and state grant
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… organizations (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments … share of Medicaid expenditures has been growing in recent years with the state aiming to shift most Medicaid services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster than … the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… 1, 2013 through December 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, … symptoms rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services, and a hospice organization assumes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… than one percent for the 2016 fiscal year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … government officials need to brace for the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… district, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It is also a warning to fire district officials throughout New … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… highlight an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested in Ambrell through the … including energy, electronics and medical sectors as well as general industrial manufacturers. The company has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My office will continue to root out corruption at all levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 million in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from 2012, according to a … The increase outpaced annual growth rates of 3.3 percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011, as well as the 15-year annual average growth of 4.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 … officials to take immediate action to shore up internal financial controls so taxpayer funds are secure and being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… DiNapoli said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all … (SED) regulations. The regulations require that teachers be certified for arts instruction, that high schools … one or more state guidelines. For instance, 99 of 205 art teachers were not certified in arts education as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… DiNapoli. The state ended its fiscal year on March 31 with a General Fund balance of $9.4 billion, an increase of $1.7 … is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes will affect the state's finances in … from February. No deposits were made to statutory "rainy day" reserves, which remained at $1.8 billion. See the March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors alerted the … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire … for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released today, found from 2009 through 2013, Dieter failed to make … NY 12236. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-funds