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Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… An examination of the New York City’s Department of Education’s (DOE) oversight … of Education is taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK … program was established by the state in 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in the state with the opportunity …
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 … lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. “In 2018, the …
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
… low unemployment, low crime rates, strong public schools and infrastructure improvements, but they also contend with high taxes and home prices, and challenging commutes, according to a … by 38 percent of those working in New York City, had its worst on-time performance in 18 years in 2017. Delays and …
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
… as of March 31, 2017 was $7.7 billion, with settlement money representing more than two-thirds of the total. By the …
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 … When confronted with her gambling records, which showed betting of more than $150,000 during the fraud period of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: New York City's Finances on Solid Footing
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York … These sectors accounted for more than three-quarters of all jobs created in the city since 2009. While the city’s … recovery has already exceeded the average length of all recoveries since World War II. The city expects that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-citys-finances-solid-footingComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident For Stealing $275k in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, pleaded guilty today to the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony, in … him down, which led to today’s plea and our recovery of $275,000 in stolen retirement funds. I thank Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-275k-nysDiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… Total receipts through the first five months of the state fiscal year were $59.9 billion, $609 million higher … accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … Total receipts through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the New York … "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment … the median assumed rate of return for public pension funds is 7.75 percent. The audited value of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections across the state grew by $620 million, or 3.9 percent, from the previous year marking the highest year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… in spending in their latest annual filings, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the bulk of our hefty debt burden and are used to provide … to the same independent review, oversight and reporting requirements as state agencies. The Comptroller’s audits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtOpinion 93-9
… opinion, however, that the Association may not use such funds to provide scholarships in the absence of disability or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-9DiNapoli & Schneiderman Reach $10.75 Million Oil Spill Settlement With ExxonMobil
… work on behalf of the Oil Spill Fund.” “Oil spills are costly and dangerous to our communities,” said … as the 1930’s. The eight sites included in the settlement are Hilltop Service Station in Mahopac (Putnam County); Joe’s … at four of the eight sites where the cleanup efforts are ongoing or reimburse the Oil Spill Fund for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-schneiderman-reach-1075-million-oil-spill-settlement-exxonmobilOpinion 91-5
… indebtedness after the incorporation of a village which is coterminous with the town. Indebtedness of the town which … indebtedness after the incorporation of a village which is coterminous with the town. You also ask what portion, if … town indebtedness outstanding at the time of incorporation is chargeable to the village's constitutional debt limit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-5Opinion 91-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-49DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers … or adult-onset diabetes, accounts for 90 to 95 percent of all diagnosed cases in New York, according to the report. DOH … epidemic. Individuals, employers and policymakers all need to be diligent in thinking about the roles they can …
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
… Gingerbread Learning Center in Staten Island. They must pay back $625,000 in restitution and $175,000 in asset … a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, get gifts for relatives, pay a life insurance premium and purchase other luxuries. … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
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 New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to … Accurate and transparent reporting — or communication on how reporting can be improved — is the only option, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, politics and people. He was tenacious about the issues he was passionate about and was a truly gifted orator. The Democratic Party was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: 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-short