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DiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… budget gaps under current economic conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “The city, however, still has work to do. It must conclude negotiations with the remaining … share of the workforce that has accepted the UFT pattern to nearly 60 percent. To help pay for the new labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… of the state’s fiscal year rose 1 percent from last year to $58.9 billion, but were $367.3 million below the state’s … expected Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, according to the January state cash report released today by State … months left in the state’s fiscal year, this is a trend to watch closely.” State tax receipts in January of $9.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… Division of the Budget’s August projections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by State … 10.5 percent, higher than the same period last year. Year-to-date tax collections were $355.6 million higher than the … from a year earlier. The latter increase was primarily due to a nearly 72 percent jump in estate collections so far this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D … in New York State pension benefits that were issued to his deceased mother. “Mr. Eletz concealed his mother’s death to pocket her pension,” State Comptroller DiNapoli said. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the … System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the average … System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.7 percent of payroll to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Audit Shows Health Department Overpaid Certain Medicaid Managed Care Premiums
… because of a flaw in how it calculated premiums, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … was at risk of overpayment over the next three years due to the flaw. Additionally, DiNapoli’s auditors found DOH, … missing out on millions in annual savings it is supposed to realize through reforms recommended by the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-audit-shows-health-department-overpaid-certain-medicaid-managed-care-premiumsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… toxic cleaning supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” DiNapoli said. “Young children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… the state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “While the nation has yet to recover all of the construction jobs it lost during the … than it was 10 years earlier. The industry is crucial to both the state and city, creating thousands of good-paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… taxes and home prices, and challenging commutes, according to a report on the Island’s economy released today by New … in the state,” DiNapoli said. “Long Island continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family but there are challenges. … taxes and home prices and challenging commutes according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… and possible federal budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan … level of spending," DiNapoli said. "If revenues continue to fall short, projected out-year budget gaps may grow … Currently, the Financial Plan projects federal grants to increase 2.2 percent this year, reaching $56.6 billion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… $112,000 from a state-administered, federally funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. … of enriching the lives of the children she purported to cherish." State Comptroller DiNapoli said, "Earnestine Russell allegedly took public money intended to give children a safe and nurturing place to go after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and … leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire … passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… $1.2 billion in state fiscal year (SFY) 2013-14, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and the numbers are growing. It is a costly disease to fight given its chronic nature and the severity of its … issue. Clearly, the battle against diabetes must continue to be a priority.” DiNapoli’s report, “Diabetes in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing more than … five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape their home, fund a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, … Mosesman and falsifying records. “Stealing funds designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 91-2
… -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining … -- Disclosure of Interest (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining … §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to oversee the accounts of public corporations, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent to her deceased mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was … third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not entitled to from the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsOpinion 89-6
… for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal Law belongs to the locality and not the State. You ask whether a fine … under section 190.60 of the Penal Law for Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree would properly be deposited … New York statutes contain no special provision pertaining to the crime of Scheme to Defraud in the Second Degree that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… rose more than 26 percent in the last five years, as the state's overall annual asthma bill topped $1.3 billion for … lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't just … among older Medicaid recipients is especially high. The state needs to better understand asthma trends and better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 91-5
… TOWNS -- Coterminous Town-Village (authority of town to issue debt after incorporation of coterminous village) … outstanding at the time of incorporation is chargeable to the village's constitutional debt limit. The general provisions of law applicable to villages incorporated to be coterminous with a town, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 91-49
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Discontinuance of (county conveyance to other than owners of abutting lands) COUNTIES -- Powers … In certain circumstances, a county may be permitted to convey title to abandoned county highway property only to owners of … may convey an abandoned county highway by private sale to either the adjoining owner or another party and if so …
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