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DiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… The Jackson Heights area is one of New York City’s most diverse communities with one of the … local economy, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Jackson … of employed residents, the second highest share among New York City’s 55 Census-defined neighborhoods. Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… on its Metro Rail service. Fare collection resumed in the summer of 2020. Additionally, authorities reduced routes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Trend report showed estimated total emissions in New York from certain criteria pollutants covered by the National … projects, including those projects authorized by the New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement and Clean Water … harmful algal blooms (HAB) on 192 bodies of water in New York State, an increase of eight from the prior year. HABs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… $1.4 million to the New York Farm Viability Institute Inc. for the Specialty Crop block grant program. $405,000 … of the State of New York $25 million to Fuller Road Management Corporation for renovation of the Advanced … and Disability Assistance $22.7 million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Comptroller approved 1,440 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $11.1 billion and approved nearly 16.6 million payments worth nearly $13.7 billion. The office rejected 144 contracts and related transactions valued at $242.9 million and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was the state’s worst annual decline in the industry in more than 25 years, with … years of growth, during which spending grew at an average annual rate of 12.9 percent to a record high of $60.6 billion … due to the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 was the states worst annual decline in the industry in more than 25 years with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… repair shops and structures, like the Grand Central train shed. NYC Transit’s Livonia Street and 241 st St. … or put off, given funding uncertainties. The Interborough Express and Penn Station Reconstruction might get some … and focus must be on selecting projects that ensure the safety, reliability, and frequency of the system. Report MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court … in jail, $200,000 in restitution and signed a confession of judgment in the amount of $74,920.16 for stealing $274,920.16 in New York State pension benefits. Eletz previously pleaded guilty to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… because of lower than expected Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, according to the January state cash report … of $9.2 billion were down 1.3 percent from last year. PIT receipts, the state’s largest source of tax revenue, … year for the same period. Year-to-date collections from PIT were $467.6 million below the state’s latest Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… consider innovative technologies and strategies for energy generation, including modeling the practices and policies of … life of its existing fossil fleet and future replacement generation drivers; and Research how standards of performance … and the regulation of carbon pollution from existing power plans under the Clean Air Act affect the company. “As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that he has called on 49 of the largest US companies including Apple McDonalds Nike and Twentieth Century Fox to report on their inclusion of people with disabilities across the enterprise
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusionComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Roger Burlew, former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of Roger Burlew former Highway Superintendent for the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John … that he owned in Glendale, Arizona. Eydeler was arraigned today on the indictment by the Honorable Stephen W. Herrick … Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor de Blasio and the city have prudently increased reserves to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York … mother. The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of … Office and our members who worked closely with the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office to bring this case …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… About 675 local authorities operate in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating … employees, report approximately $1.5 billion in spending and $18 billion in outstanding debt, and operate with little …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… behavior took a patrol officer off the road and away from patrolling the village. Geer’s actions were uncovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Loan Programs (2015-S-3 ) Auditors determined that DANC officials have provided appropriate oversight for procurements and the loan programs, having established policies and procedures and maintained … that Barnard was overpaid $106,333 because school officials incorrectly certified students as eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Will Save Millions After Audit Uncovers Unnecessary Medicaid Transportation Costs
… Medicaid program is expected to save $7.6 million over the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state … Medicaid program is expected to save $76 million over the next five years as the result of actions taken by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-will-save-millions-after-audit-uncovers-unnecessary-medicaid-transportation-costs