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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
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low …
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 … in 2021, and New York’s water systems have been targets for hackers. In 2013, for example, a water dam in Rye, NY was …
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