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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… years, employment in the securities industry in the city is still 4 percent smaller than before the financial crisis … locations) are not included. The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax trends and includes cash … bonus pool for finance and insurance, DiNapoli’s estimate is consistent with the State’s expectation. New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… a current fire commissioner, who pleaded guilty in Hurley Town Court, were initially charged for abusing … only pleaded to official misconduct. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… said. “The ultimate safety net for all fire districts is to use fiscal checks and balances. I thank Steuben County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… in our state that must be addressed as families are forced to make difficult choices. If we operated a child care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate … today. Auditors also found that more than $78 million in rebates have not been submitted to drug manufacturers, but … (DOH). "New York has been leaving millions of dollars in drug rebates on the table," DiNapoli said. "The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the … state. Access to fresh, healthy food adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… suppliers in Bangladesh and should explain what steps it is taking to ensure human rights are upheld there and throughout its supply chain. Safety in the workplace is not just a human right; it is necessary to good business management and integral to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Burlew’s criminal case is pending. “Burlew used the town as his own personal parts … from the hardworking New Yorkers who put them in office is a reprehensible abuse of power, and undermines trust in … the financial and purchasing problems. The town’s response is included in the audit. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… year in a row the workforce increased, but headcount is still below where it was in 2019 and markedly lower than … and agencies need to ensure the use of overtime hours is justified and services are delivered safely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or other one-time purposes. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… all New Yorkers.” Taxpayer Filings in 2020 and 2021 PIT is New York’s largest revenue source, with $60 billion in tax … PIT returns filed since 2009. This “churn” of taxpayers is important to closely examine and monitor. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… to the office and the number of international travelers is nearing pre-pandemic levels, although parts of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… case management, access to health care, treatment for substance abuse, childcare services and assistance with … pandemic restrictions and staffing shortages as the cause for timeliness problems, the majority of the cases sampled … late or missing assessments and ILPs have been an issue for more than seven years as cited in prior audit reports. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… totaled $756 million, an increase of 4.1%, or $30 million. Most (49 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… compared to 3.4% nationally. Black mothers in the city are the hardest hit, facing an unemployment rate of 9%. The … and expand these opportunities. “New York City mothers are having a tougher time getting work compared to other … country,” DiNapoli said. “More mothers in the city are now looking for work than before the pandemic, and some are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… the Office of Mental Health (OMH). Together they comprised 24% of the workforce but accounted for 67.5% of the overtime … followed by the State Police at 44.2%. Pay per overtime hour averaged $61.41. This rate is almost one-third higher … the highest average hourly rate, at $85.23 per overtime hour. OMH paid the next highest, at $71.30, followed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… DiNapoli, the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and the Inspector General for the … Gail S. Ennis today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state pension and Social Security payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… not adequately protected. Now, a year later, my office is initiating a follow-up review of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… over a significant amount of them to the state. This money is intended to help hold down costs of the program and … Service and United HealthCare need to make sure this money is fully collected and remitted to the state.” The New York … district employees and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nys