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DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or …
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 should serve as a warning to those who would try to defraud our state’s pension fund — …
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
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.74 billion, up $25.8 million compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth …
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
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … of emergency, such as those that were not made transparent to the public during the COVID pandemic, as well as those … at the request of DiNapoli would require a state entity to publicly post contracts that have been exempted from State …
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
… York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the state an opportunity to accelerate universal deployment of the highest-speed …
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
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its long-troubled Unemployment Insurance (UI) system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on building sites, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The audit found DOB needs to be more aggressive in its oversight, inspections and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… “Ms. Becker abused her position by taking funds paid to her town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ interests, not line their own pockets. I … said, “Ms. Becker abused her position in a place of trust to concoct a devious scheme and steal funds from the town. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … covered,” DiNapoli said. “As the DOH continues its efforts to ensure everyone gets the health coverage they’re entitled to, it has a chance to save hundreds of millions of dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s 2022 average bonus paid to securities employees dropped to $176,700, a 26% decline from the previous year’s $240,400, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Office of Children and Family Services Can Improve Efforts to Investigate Child Fatalities
… child abuse or child fatalities, can take additional steps to protect children from harm. “The findings in this audit should be a sobering call to action to ensure New York’s vulnerable children are protected,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-office-children-and-family-services-can-improve-efforts-investigate-child-fatalitiesDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… director of the Village of Waverly pleaded guilty to official misconduct for destroying and altering Village of Waverly Recreation League records. Shaw was sentenced to one year conditional discharge and paid full restitution … York State Police. “Mr. Shaw shamelessly altered records to cover up his misappropriation of money meant to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… York demands that subsidized apartments go to the families who need them,” DiNapoli said. “In some Mitchell-Lama … buildings, unfortunately, that isn’t the case. HPD needs do a better job of ensuring that apartments are occupied by … the federal “home affordability threshold” of 30 percent (i.e., percentage of income spent on housing costs). This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that … more than $78 million in rebates have not been submitted to drug manufacturers, but could still be collected by the … Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate procedures my auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Financial relief has been slow to reach New York’s pandemic-hit renters because of poor … Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … report details OTDA’s struggles in providing information to eligible individuals, processing applications, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … included in our initial audit report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and … identified in past OASAS reviews and found that 10 did not get any type of documented on-site visit during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… and is overdue for an update. The MTA is now required by state law to produce a needs assessment every five years … targeted investment. Although the 2013 assessment is out of date, it serves as a measuring stick for the MTA’s … yet since 2015 the MTA has only spent $56 million on pump rooms and other line equipment with another $189 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weather