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DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… economic activity.” The Comptroller’s projection is based on LIRR ridership information as well as census and economic … data. DiNapoli’s office regularly examines and reports on the finances of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … Long Islanders to New York City attractions such as Broadway shows, restaurants and shopping. It also brings tens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… "I strongly support Sen. Warren and Rep. Rosen's Sunlight in Workplace Harassment … I strongly support Sen Warren and Rep Rosens Sunlight in Workplace Harassment Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… for Criminal Justice Kelly Donovan. The prosecutors were assisted by Investigations Bureau Investigator Joel Cordone, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… related to matters including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 that a toll and finance task force would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the Authority has not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the … the detection of improper payments and identify fraud, waste and abuse in the state. Identifying transactions at the … a vast amount- of financial data and identify millions in waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… $61,711 in overpayments to providers because of incorrect Medicare coinsurance, copayment or deductible amounts. “The … pays each managed care organization (MCO) a monthly premium for every Medicaid recipient enrolled in the plan, … a separate report, DiNapoli’s auditors examined Medicare Part C claims for services rendered to Medicaid recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11 percent higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a sharp decline in the financial markets in the fourth quarter of 2018, the …
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
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire …
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
… the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full … Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge Marianne Furfure. As … Lisa Stone was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsComptroller 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
… million in rebates due from drug manufacturers. DOH sought collection of $4.7 million of the drug rebates before the … DOH identified as 340B providers that were not on the official federal list of such providers. This … found DOH had made significant progress, having sought the collection of $159 million in rebates since the initial …
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
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there … that is contributing to the consolidation and the loss of farms. Policymakers must consider the ways in which state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative effort to … and Attorney General Schneiderman’s Joint Task Force works to root out corruption across the state and has … and the ongoing prosecutions of former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth and New York City Councilman Ruben …
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
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of … not including SUNY and CUNY, grew from 2023 by 3.7% in 2024, or 5,330 positions, to an average annual total of … when it was over 177,000. “Overtime continued to grow in 2024 despite increases to a workforce that remains below …
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
… a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York … Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… of 2023 was relatively stable, ranging from 3% to 4%. NYC Growth Strengthens: New York City’s sales tax growth, … at 35.9%, while Auburn had the biggest decline at -6.5%. Gas Collections Slightly Up: Despite gas prices declining … compared to the same period in 2022, sales tax collections on motor fuels increased by nearly 3%, year over year. …
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
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
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
… growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled rise, and from the spikes seen during the pandemic recovery,” … growth at 7.9%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
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
… were unemployed in 2022 compared to 3.4% nationally. Black mothers in the city are the hardest hit, facing an … of 62.2%. Employment outcomes vary by race and ethnicity. Black mothers faced the largest spike in unemployment during … raises concerns that the historic unemployment gap between Black and white mothers could remain stagnant or widen if all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… today announced the arrest of a Georgia resident, Sandra Smith, for allegedly stealing over $450,000 in New York state … Inspector General for their partnership on this matter.” “Smith allegedly stole money that taxpayers and government … the beneficiary’s death was allegedly concealed by Ms. Smith so that she could illegally obtain Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-payments