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DiNapoli: State Health Department Oversight of Lead Service Line Replacement Program Needs Improvement
… a state program intended to help municipalities replace lead drinking water service lines. The audit found millions … or spent on administrative costs rather than replacing lead lines and found that some communities with children with higher blood lead levels were not prioritized. “Lead in drinking water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-health-department-oversight-lead-service-line-replacement-program-needs-improvementPower of Attorney
… Overview The NYSLRS Special Durable Power of Attorney (POA) document allows someone else, referred to … benefit transactions. You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, hospitalization or … to wait until an emergency occurs to file your NYSLRS POA form. Under normal circumstances, NYSLRS won’t release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges and Civil Lawsuit Against Pharmacy Owner for Allegedly Defrauding Medicaid
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and indictment of, as well as a civil asset forfeiture action against, Arkady Goldin, 39, of Brooklyn, and Value Pharmacy, Inc. ("Value"), located at 257 Broadway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-and-civil-lawsuit-against-pharmacyDiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… their continued partnership and diligence in exposing this fraud." Matthew Eckstein, 48, of Syosset, was arraigned … DA Singas said. "Instead of providing the promised risk-free returns, the scammers allegedly squandered the … out of a total of $10 million. Many of the victims are senior citizens who trusted the defendants with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingComptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian & New York A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas on State and Federal Charges By Former Assemblymember William Scarborough
… and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today … to plead guilty to state charges at 12:30 p.m. in Albany County Court. Appearing in federal court before Senior … sentenced on Monday, September 14, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., in Albany, New York. He faces up to 20 years in prison on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-hartunian-new-york-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-state-andComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Councilman Ruben Wills In Public Corruption Scheme
… the indictment of New York City Council Member Ruben Wills for allegedly pocketing both public campaign funds and charitable grant money for personal benefit. Mr. Wills and a member of his family … funds intended to help people were allegedly used instead for shopping trips to high-end stores. Charges such as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-councilman-ruben-wills-publicDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… change on the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) and recommends ways for the Fund to build on its climate … Decarbonization Advisory Panel, the first of its kind for a public pension fund, was formed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and … in 2018 and members were appointed in March 2018. It is comprised of investment, financial, environmental, energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… year 2022 was largely due to the infusion of aid from the American Rescue Plan Act and sales tax revenue growth. Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Revenue Projection to Reflect Coronavirus Impact
… is below: Dear Governor Cuomo: In response to your March 10, 2020 letter, the Office of the State Comptroller has … could be more than $7 billion below the Executive Budget forecast. The Division of the Budget and the Legislature’s … a firm and ongoing commitment to strengthening its rainy day reserves. Beyond that, the planned deposit of $428 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-revenue-projection-reflect-coronavirus-impactArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… The Chelsea/Clinton/Midtown Manhattan Business District neighborhood, home to 1,921 venues, accounted for 46 percent … Slope / Carroll Gardens / Red Hook 2,584 3% 75% Brooklyn Heights / Fort Greene 2,192 2% 77% Belmont, Crotona Park … Upper West Side/West Side (and nearly 8,000 in Hamilton Heights/Manhattanville/West Harlem) to 3,248 residents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… and businesses. New projects are underway that will create job opportunities for area residents and increase the number of … some insight to those shaping its future.” “Jamaica is a community on the move and is well-positioned for even further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotPension Payment Options
… As you prepare for retirement , it’s important to understand the pension … to continue payments to a beneficiary upon your death. When you apply for retirement , you’ll choose from several … value refers to what your pension benefit was valued at when you first retired. Your beneficiary, even if it is your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… New York City, counties received the most federal stimulus funds in terms of overall dollars, while ARPA funds represented 14.4% of total 2019 (pre-pandemic) revenues … in the cities of Utica and Buffalo. With these federal funds ending, some cities are taking measures to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… Authority (MTA) as it prepares to submit its 2025-2029 Capital Program. The MTA must find billions in new funds even … lays out possible sources to fund the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes areas of capital work expected to receive funding in its next capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… Continuum of Care and Emergency Solutions Grants; 63 and $333 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). … 118 128 592 Community Development Block Grants 282 316 804 333 Continuum of Care 191 225 246 261 Housing Trust Fund 0 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19 December 2020 PDF Version Highlights In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that … 2019, 214,600 City residents worked in the retail sector. Federal Paycheck Protection Program loans supported half of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and processed food is growing, but it could better meet its objectives if … an excellent goal, to provide healthy, locally produced food to New York school children while supporting our local … for school lunch programs that spend at least 30% of their food costs on New York State sources, called the “30% NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Middlefield , Village of Sag Harbor , Town of Sand Lake , Town of Saugerties, Schoharie County , Smithfield … properly accounted for all issued parking tickets. Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (Rensselaer County) The justices … T of Exeter Twn of Middlefield Vil of Sag Harbor T of Sand Lake T of Saugerties Schoharie Co Smithfield FD T of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… city-supported agencies — the New York City Department of Education (DOE), the New York City Housing Authority … the city’s total expenditures. Issues facing DOE include: Asylum Seeker and Migrant Student Enrollment : The city … the city may also need to adjust its expectations of support from federal and state sources. Class Size Mandate : …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agencies