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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to her deceased mother-in-law over a 16-year period. “The defendant callously took … resident Sandra Smith for allegedly stealing over $450000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health … HealthCare to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program. Under the contract, United was responsible for agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the state's finances. The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a … an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today urging New Yorks leaders to take steps that can help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Madison County District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78,000 from the city over the course of 14 years. “For over a decade, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, but … industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was especially true in New York … The COVID19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very … be misused. “My office has conducted several audits of the Mitchell Lama program and continues to find troubling flaws with its management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is too important a provider of affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Police and Fire Retirement System. Under New York State law, a public sector retiree who is receiving a pension and … should be treated as an allegation. unsealed today in White Plains federal court: VATTER served in the Newburgh … Office. This prosecution is being handled by the Office's White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney James McMahon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… services, including hospital care, physician services, dental services, and pharmacy benefits, among others. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised … authority responsible for administering many of New York states economic development programs has failed to fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 12.6% … $192 million from the same time last year. “Overall local sales tax collections were strong in August, even with many … Schuyler County saw the steepest decline (-24.8%). Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and tax-imposing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller … of Agriculture Census released this year. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of farming across upstate New York … and eggs in Clinton County. The region is also known for dairy production. The region leads the way in other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on … New Yorks child care sector continues to face lingering challenges … postpandemic including child care deserts low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… learners from K-12 increased from 59,222 to 91,448–a jump of 54.4 percent statewide. The percentages in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 pandemic has halted vast areas of economic activity, led to … levels of economic vulnerability. Moreover, our nation has been galvanized by demands for response to the racial injustice that has long been part of our society. The growing problem of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… governments have warned that revenue shortfalls will force layoffs or furloughs of staff including police, firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… of labor costs to FY 2022, but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… $10.2 billion in FY 2021 and increase to $15 billion by FY 2025. The MTA’s $54.8 billion capital plan for 2020-2024 was … Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Spanish Version La industria de la construcción en la ciudad de Nueva York: tendencias recientes e impacto del COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during the pandemic – especially those that lost loved ones in nursing homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year … its ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes. It also found that, under the direction of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… hiring in 2020 and 2021, and the sharp decline in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for … reduction from 15 years ago when the state workforce size was over 180,000. The 2021 rate of attrition was the … Attrition of State Workers Accelerated Decline in Size of Workforce Continues Longterm Trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-high