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DiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an … financial projections. Overall, actual revenues have been about two-thirds of casino developers’ initial projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
The retail sector one of New York Citys biggest employers is having an uneven recovery from the COVID19 pandemic with nonessential retailers struggling but online sellers booming according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Education Department $1.8 billion in general aid to 417 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $3.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Shantelle P. Kitchen, the Special Agent … these thefts. I thank U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, the New York State Police, the … $1,151,000. MELIN is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nelson S. Roman on February 3. 2017. Mr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… can hope for the best but must prepare for the worst. A year ago, the city took emergency steps to cut costs and … to maintain budget balance at the beginning of Fiscal Year 2021. The city even reasoned that it might need to … However, the city’s recently adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2022 suggests an incomplete recognition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… but also to shape the city’s reserve policy for years to come.” In early 2021, New York City officials established a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health has let the state’s Medicaid program pay for services that federally-funded health care programs … whether DOH was doing enough to control Medicaid costs for New Yorkers’ health care. The audits found tens of … to maintain enrollment by recertifying eligibility for Medicaid, which may result in enrollees transferring to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to … of Agriculture and Education for their partnership in holding Gardner accountable for her actions.” “Gardner abused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… benefits worth an estimated $34 billion to $54 billion per year in 2030 and would avoid 1,500 to 3,600 premature deaths. … will cost the U.S. 1.2% of its gross domestic product per year on average. Climate change also poses a significant risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… services for abandoned securities for the Office of Unclaimed Funds. State University Construction Fund $2.3 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. However, wide racial and ethnic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… sought to establish our state’s pension fund as a leader in transparency, ethics and effectiveness. It’s gratifying to … as the Fund’s trustee: “The Comptroller consistently acts in the sole interest of the members and beneficiaries of the … outsourced investment management and support functions. In addition, independent compensation benchmarking indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… all state payments. This independent review ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Long Island in 2017 was $60,084, second only to New York City. Median household incomes are higher than the state … Transportation, especially commuting to and from New York City – which about one-fifth of the workforce does – is a … Long Island had one of the lowest crime rates of any large metropolitan area in the nation in 2017. However, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… 80 percent of these job gains were located in New York City. The State Comptroller and Mayor de Blasio discussed the … health clinic for women based in Manhattan. "New York City has become one of the most important tech hubs in the … had surpassed the peak reached in 2000 during the "dot-com" expansion. In 2016, the sector set a new employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… New York City projects a surplus of $439 million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to … in recent years," DiNapoli said. "Additionally, a number of budget risks could increase the size of the out-year budget gaps. To his credit, Mayor de Blasio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… nearly 1.2 million payments worth nearly $8.9 billion in November. His office also rejected 166 contracts and … Grants to seven recipients including Yonkers Partners in Education, New York City Outward Bound Center and Harlem … County. Division of Criminal Justice Services $5.2 million in grants to crime labs and crime analysis centers statewide. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014Preventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest … be reimbursed at rates established by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for July 2014
… his office reviewed 2,035 contracts valued at $1.6 billion and approved more than 1.3 million payments worth more than $7.6 billion during the month of July. His office also rejected 256 contracts and related … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-july-2014State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… grants "preferred source" status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … central procurement agency. The New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) is the agency designated to facilitate orders among agencies for the severely disabled and veterans workshops. SED is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits