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NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one's financial security and long-term care can put a … Conditions list. New York residency is required and only one account per individual is permitted. To set up an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined … availability, access and affordability across New York City’s neighborhoods and found that despite high … average price for monthly broadband service among the five boroughs as of 2024. Out of 18 city neighborhoods with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 31.2% to 33.7% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up of these two systems, which pay service and disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… our older adults — living here. I look forward to my continued work with our community’s stakeholders to … our older adults — living here. I look forward to my continued work with our community’s stakeholders to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in the Bronx and Crossroads Juvenile Center in Brooklyn. ACS is responsible for admitted youths’ safety, … education services are provided on site by New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), and ACS is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 5.84% for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… half of 2025, with unpredictable actions out of Washington and other economic and geopolitical issues causing uncertainty for investors … 2025 The Fund closed the year with an estimated value of $2728 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-584-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… Medicaid members, and found close to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may … of New York. Auditors found that the state Department of Health (DOH) did not properly check to confirm that Medicaid … those services. In exchange, DOH pays the plans a monthly premium for each enrolled member. Generally speaking, if a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap … half over the past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according … the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district officials are working hard to operate within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… has cited numerous concerns that ESD provides limited public reporting on the results of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… smaller out-year gaps than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower … favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted in June,” DiNapoli said. “The economy has outperformed … fiscal year. The city projects a surplus of $105 million in FY 2015, which DiNapoli expects will grow as the fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … found that while most water systems had submitted plans, a number of them were over a decade old and some had never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… level since 2003, fueled by weaker initial and secondary public offerings. The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) multiple rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… year, the city has made targeted investments in education, public safety and other programs, which have increased agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… for abusing their fire company and the community’s trust. My thanks to District Attorney DiMartino and the State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 million annually by paying down debt raises questions … this will not be enough to close its projected deficit of $1.6 billion starting in 2024 as pointed out by DiNapoli … report looked to examine the current composition of MTA revenue, analyze changes to revenue over time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-drop