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The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19

… during the pandemic in New York City and New York State. A healthy construction industry will be needed to continue that …

Planning

…   You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals better than … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their financial goals in retirement …

Westchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator

… of the estate of a former resident of Mt. Vernon, in or about April 2017. His duties as administrator included … held in the custody of the New York State Comptroller. In or about June 2017, Parisi, on behalf of the estate, retained … dollars. Parisi was interviewed by a Postal Inspector in or about November 2017. He falsely told the Postal Inspector …

New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2022-F-30)

To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2020-S-34).

New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (2020-S-17)

To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for Empire Plan members who were not eligible.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2011 Through December 31, 2011 (2012-S-3)

To determine whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its mem

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… and nearly half of the recycling facilities (46 percent, or 142 out of 312) and landfills (47 percent, or 85 out of 180). There are also 27 municipal solid waste … waste; 20 of these are owned by local governments or public authorities. DiNapoli's report revealed that for …

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… among financially disadvantaged and culturally diverse families." The request to eliminate the minimum contribution … Program provides a platform to empower communities and families to save for their children's post-secondary … Opening up these college savings vehicles to more families will go a long way in helping NYC Kids RISE achieve …

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious crimes are on the rise. I’m extremely … as a city – and the NYPD will do everything possible to stop these types of crimes, whether the hatred is based on …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… The former owner of a Queens-based special education provider, who pleaded guilty to fraud … the stolen funds. DiNapoli also praised the work of the Special Commissioner of Investigation for New York City’s … funds in a recent series of audits and investigations of special education providers, resulting in multiple criminal …

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members

Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members

DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… association. Snow used the money to pay his personal bills and admitted that he forged the required co-signers … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… New York state's farms generated $4.8 billion in revenue, with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top five nationwide, according to a report released … New York states farms generated $48 billion in revenue with 15 agricultural products ranked in the top …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by … In total, Medicaid made more than $930,000 in payments for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… P. DiNapoli announced the arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with … that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments on … Hamilton exploited her position to take advantage of the fire company and her community for her personal benefit,” …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… maintenance and capital purchases or cut public services. For example, between FYE 2009 and 2013, counties reduced … tax freeze credit, which reimburses qualifying homeowners for property tax increases in communities that don’t exceed their tax cap, applies to local governments for fiscal years beginning in 2015 and 2016 and to school …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… the third year in a row, according to a  report  released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections … for the third year in a row according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …

Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16

… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal Year … today.  The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by about nine percent … The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease by about 11 percent …