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DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… of the pandemic, government spending on construction projects reached $23.3 billion in 2023, 18.1% higher than its … in 2024 to a record high of $28.1 billion. In 2025 and 2026, the NYBC expects government spending will decline as … at risk if the federal government cuts support for local projects. Both the city and MTA have substantial capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce State Prison Sentence for Florida Woman in $120,000 Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … retirees across our state who count on that money,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “We will protect taxpayer … to safeguard the state pension system and work with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to punish those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-state-prison-sentence-florida-woman-120000-pensionImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Physicians and other health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-andTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… punished.” “Exploiting his position as head of the American Academy of Pediatrics in New York, Dunkel defrauded … Dunkel, 45, of Latham, who is executive director of the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP-II), was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… can be viewed here: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/firedists/2015/pennellville.pdf Statewide, DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to more than 100 arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… Services (ACS) takes sufficient steps to ensure the health and safety of the children placed in foster care. The audit … Background ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of New York City children who have been placed … August 31, 2016, ACS contracted with 32 such agencies and reimbursed them for the care provided to the children. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… misappropriated more than $35,000 in property taxes, dog licensing and other fees. Ms. Hart pocketed more than … Supervisor claimed that she turned over portions of the dog licensing money to the county treasurer. The … found, however, that Hart kept over $8,000 of the dog licensing fees and other fees. Comptroller DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. … over $450,000 in retirement benefits from the deceased’s bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After her mother-in-law died, Sandra Smith kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysMedicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfMoving In or Moving Out? New York State Personal Income Taxpayer Migration Trends
This report describes recent trends in taxpayer filings between 2015 and 2019, the latest year for which complete tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-migration.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… been identified at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in the nation. NYCHA’s recently updated Physical Needs Assessment indicated … collection rates at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) have plummeted from 89.6 percent in FY 2019 to 62 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… and four as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Saugerties (Ulster County) was classified in “significant … federal aid helped many stabilize their finances over the past few years,” DiNapoli said. “With that aid winding down, … a date that is at least three months past their statutory filing deadline. This represents approximately 20% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… fiscal year ending on May 31, based on self-reported data for 2022. The scores also cover the 17 cities with … filing deadline. This is a significant increase of 30% from last year. Salamanca and Rensselaer have not filed their … List Complete List of Fiscal Stress Scores Data Files FSMS Search Tool Tool Track state and local government spending at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care … and today was sentenced to serve 108 months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit $9.1 million. "Mr. Spina …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… the cap. DiNapoli estimates that next year more than 1,800 calendar-year local governments will have roughly $88.3 million less in tax levy growth compared to what they had in 2015 when the factor was 1.56 percent and $135.1 million less than they would have had when the factor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New … treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergencies