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DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, with state and local authorities reporting nearly $60 billion in spending in their latest annual filings, according to a report … public authorities jumped $35 billion since last reported in 2013 with state and local authorities reporting nearly $60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… for 45 percent of total collections statewide and over 64 percent of those downstate. Meanwhile, the increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… New York City projects a balanced budget for fiscal year 2015 … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City is on solid financial footing with new labor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingDiNapoli: January Tax Collections Fall Short
… State tax collections through the first 10 months of the state’s fiscal … because of lower than expected Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, according to the January state cash report … been generally on track this year, but last month’s tax collections fell short of expectations,” DiNapoli said. “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-january-tax-collections-fall-shortCity of Mount Vernon – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-96-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Mount Vernon’s (City) progress, as of July/August 2025, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Mount Vernons City progress as of JulyAugust 2025 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/12/24/city-mount-vernon-audit-follow-2020m-96-fRidge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2022 report - pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Ridge Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Ridge Fire Districts District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fGates Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-10-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2024 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Gates Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Gates Fire Districts District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/gates-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-10-fDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… “The state’s cash position has improved further in recent months, largely because of higher than projected … on Wall Street profitability and the recent volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder … increase was primarily due to a nearly 72 percent jump in estate collections so far this year, as well as continued …
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
… I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal public … in restitution. The joint investigation was conducted with the Comptroller’s Division of Investigations. The …
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
… will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 percent. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease … rates will decrease for fiscal year 201617 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 75 percent to …
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
… overpaid managed care organizations nearly $19 million for the state fiscal year 2014-15, in part, because of a flaw … costs in check and save taxpayers millions of dollars.” For the state fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, New York’s … managed care. Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the MCOs arrange for …
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
… and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is … environment.” The UPK program was established by the state in 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in the state with the opportunity for an early childhood education …
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 construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction … the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. …
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
… improvements, but they also contend with high taxes and home prices, and challenging commutes, according to a report … the state overall. The median value of an owner-occupied home in 2017 was $460,700 in Nassau County and $379,400 in … improvements but they also contend with high 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
… Fund balance as of March 31, 2017 was $7.7 billion, with settlement money representing more than two-thirds of … a smaller share of total capital spending in coming years, with larger proportions going to economic development, mental … promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
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
… place to go after school and spent it on personal trips and electronic equipment for herself. After my office … State Police Investigators John Bode and Charles Sands and Senior Investigators Michael Vazquez, Michael Davis and John …
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
… stronger because of his leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers suffer from diabetes and the numbers are … disease to fight given its chronic nature and the severity of its complications,” DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is … Thomas P DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease …
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
… needs pre-schoolers at the Gingerbread Learning Center in Staten Island. They must pay back $625,000 in restitution and … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been six years since DASA took effect, but in some ways … said Assemblymember Daniel O’Donnell (D-Manhattan) . “It’s undeniable that preventing bullying is both something to … there is need for more resources to ensure that all school professionals are adequately trained to meet our students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassment