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Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting an apartment in their lifetime, an audit released today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and a public relations firm. "Mr. Porcari violated his public duty, manipulated city … York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to … from the City of Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply to pay law firms for the personal defense of former Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Stronger Oversight Needed for Social Adult Day Care Programs
… An audit of Social Adult Day Care (SADC) programs found questionable Medicaid payments, … “Many vulnerable New Yorkers rely on social adult day care services to help them stay in their own homes and … to supporting critical health programs that deliver care to those who need it while also ensuring Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-stronger-oversight-needed-social-adult-day-care-programsDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… sector. Thirteen years ago Etsy was founded in a Brooklyn apartment. Today, we are a global, publicly-traded company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… to your retirement account information. Sign Up or Sign In to view your current beneficiaries. Your Member Annual … and secure way to update your beneficiaries. Sign in to your account, then click “Manage My Beneficiaries.” By … and secure way to update your beneficiaries. Sign in to your account, then click “Manage My Beneficiaries” to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the receipt of the notice to file a written appeal. If a dispute as to the facts arises from this process, the state … may, at its option, hold a hearing to fully air this dispute. If the business entity files an appeal, the … in the procurement record the paper questionnaire, if one was used, or an indication that the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… most steeply for energy, transportation, recreation and food. While some price increases may moderate in months to … on essential household items, such as housing and food, will limit purchasing power and squeeze household … of goods. For example, housing comprises the largest share of consumer spending (39 percent in the NYC metro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Sentencing of Queens Pharmacy Owner for Stealing More than $1.5 Million from Medicaid
… Value Pharmacy Inc. ("Value"), a pharmacy formerly located in Queens before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY, for defrauding the New York State Medicaid … County Supreme Court sentenced Arkady Goldin to six months in jail, five years’ probation and 200 hours of community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-sentencing-queens-pharmacy-ownerDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)'s New York City Transit is taking too long to correct … stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. The MTA classifies safety defects in five categories. Most … and security, and are revenue-related. According to the MTA, priority "A" defects must be made safe or repaired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… more than the 46.4% increase nationally. Metro area food cost growth exceeded income growth of about 52%, according to … $15,000 spent almost 70% of their income on food, a 16-point jump in just four years compared to a 0.7-point rise … that rely on SNAP benefits could be at risk with federal cost-cutting measures targeting essential assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … , City of Glens Falls , Town of Palatine , Town of St. Armand , Sullivan County and the Town of Tonawanda . "In … 2015 and 2016 annual reports with the Office of the State Comptroller, as required by law. Franklinville Joint Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure projects. "New York faces tremendous … 5.1 percent, was second only to New Jersey within its peer group and more than two times the national median of 2.5 … http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/debt/debt-impact-study-2017.pdf For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterPermanent COLA
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a … payments are based on the rate of inflation, as reflected in the consumer price index published by the U.S. Bureau of … measured at the end of the fiscal year (on March 31st). In addition, the COLA cannot be less than 1 percent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … implementing procedures to ensure that establishments are paying the correct amounts. Auditors identified 16 lodging …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli have revealed a number of local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) do not … projected jobs at the time of application to the reported number of jobs actually created and retained. Auditors found … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli have revealed a number of local Industrial Development Agencies IDAs do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… Laundering in the Third Degree (a class D felony) and Criminal Tax Fraud in the Third Degree (a class D felony). As … Matthew Croghan, Supervising Analyst Paul Strocko of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, and Legal … case is being prosecuted by Gary T. Fishman, Chief of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing … accurate information systems, and an established system of proactive infection control for facilities prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… allegedly stealing more than $1.1 million in village funds over the course of at least 19 years, New York State … and the New York State Police announced today. “For well over a decade, Ursula Stone took advantage of her position … and the trust of Addison residents to systematically steal over a million dollars from her community,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased … acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being used by the city is not at risk of bias or … with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous administration had been under an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programs