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DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… act as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), but also employed a controller at a cost of $586,310. DiNapoli’s audit concluded … were not eligible for reimbursement because the staff controller should have been capable of providing the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… the nonprofit sector plays in our state’s economy,” said Allison Sesso, executive director of Human Services Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… anticipated arraignment will be on August 7 before Judge Austin Reve Jackson. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … crisis,” DiNapoli said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York has been slow when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… announced his nomination of Nancy G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… found that inadequate oversight by the state Department of Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted in over $700 million … plan from 2016 to 2021, totaling $151,490, on behalf of a patient who should not have been allowed to remain in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … that could be used to narrow the budget gaps if not needed for other purposes. The city’s financial plan has a … the risk stems from the potential for lower business and sales tax collections, which the city has acknowledged in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… in East Greenbush, New York and has offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, Beijing, London, Munich and Sydney. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… low-income, 22% of moderate-income households on Staten Island and 8% of middle-income households in Brooklyn also … permits for new residential buildings, which include new market rate units, declined by 85% in the first eight months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… financial decisions in the future that could impact their long-term financial success and quality of life. There is no … learn age-appropriate topics about money; its value; how to save, invest and spend; and how to budget as the … applying for a credit card, student loan or mortgage. It's time for New York to catch up to states who for decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… hazardous employment, which require a more stringent time frame for investigation completion. Investigations of wage … were not completed in the targeted one-year time frame for 80% of the 1,155 cases auditors checked. For 225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report … in 2023 that remained below pre-pandemic levels. While Manhattan remained home to the largest share of city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing … can be divided by their purpose: State of Good Repair: Line Structures, Depots and Yards. $1.78 billion. Normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Ireland have provided a solid return and that’s good news for the 1.1 million working and retired members of our … markets in Europe and elsewhere. Including today’s announcement, the state’s pension fund has committed almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for … failed to notify the bank or the New York State and Local Retirement System of his mother’s death; instead, he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase … 2021, followed by towns (18.5%), cities (12.3%), New York City (7.4%), villages (0.5%), and city-town IDAs (0.1%). The … bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC (Citi Field). Total IDA expenses in 2021 were $79.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… appropriate. Improve its system to ensure claims include all the necessary information required for rebates it is due. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebates