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DiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid financial footing with new labor agreements in … could be larger because the cost of collective bargaining is highest in those years, the city has a long lead time to … created in the city since 2009. While the city’s economy is strong today, the possibility of an economic setback …
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
… of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. The plea stems from charges that Mr. … Eletz pleaded guilty today before Judge Peter Lynch in Albany County Court and paid $150,000 in restitution. On … of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a class D felony in Albany County Court …
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
… The state Department of Health (DOH) overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million … due to the flaw. Additionally, DiNapoli’s auditors found DOH, because it had not provided sufficient cost reporting … care in recent years, it is of the utmost importance that DOH do all it can to make sure MCOs are being paid only what …
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
… (UPK) programs found classrooms with potential fire and safety hazards, toxic cleaning supplies and peeling … used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health and building codes. Equipment and … unsafe and unhealthy conditions. These included expired fire extinguishers, peeling paint, unclean and unsafe outdoor …
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
… D. Clark and her staff to make certain that Ms. Russell is held accountable." District Attorney Clark said that … set at $30,000 cash and an examination of surety. Russell is due back in court on August 9, 2016. According to the … "make whatever use of [the money]" she saw fit. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Markus …
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
… My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the entire Cuomo family." …
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
… “Diabetes in New York State,” notes that about 1.6 million adult New Yorkers, or 10.3 percent of the adult population, have been diagnosed with either Type 1 or … three-year nationwide average of 9.6 percent. Type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County … designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.state.ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsOpinion 91-2
… for the purpose of determining conflicts of interest) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE X, §5; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … v. Levitt , 37 N.Y.2d 507, 512, 375 N.Y.S.2d 79, 83, 337 N.E.2d 592, 595). The Legislature is powerless to mandate how …
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
… Point and Longwood-Morrisania neighborhoods in the Bronx; East Harlem in Manhattan; Carroll Gardens-Red Hook in … from asthma. Children in Hunts Point, Mott Haven, and East Harlem are hospitalized for asthma at more than twice … WF- Manhattan/Bronx): "The communities I represent in the South Bronx and East Harlem have unfortunately been facing a …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49