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DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $50 million to a private equity fund managed by Hamilton Lane … that call New York home.” The state pension fund’s $50 million commitment provided the anchor investment in the … SBIC Fund I, launched in 2015, also with an investment of $50 million from the pension fund. The fund will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… government takes significant action, federal UI tax rates on employers will also increase in 2022 and beyond, according … by the U.S. Department of Labor. When the pandemic hit, the state began to borrow from the federal government to … to grow by 0.3% each year until the maximum rate of 6% is hit for as long as New York continues to hold an outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk. “Climate change is a significant threat … environmental policies and practices and take steps to address climate risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Rondout Valley Central School District , Silver Creek Central School District and the Wallkill Central … statutory limit imposed on unrestricted fund balance. Silver Creek Central School District – Financial Condition … School District Rondout Valley Central School District Silver Creek Central School District and the Wallkill Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program
… LOSAP is a pension-like benefit program established by municipalities and fire districts to recruit and retain … service volunteers. Approximately 600 fire districts and municipalities across the state have established LOSAP for … failed to compare volunteers’ earned points to the list of those approved for LOSAP credit; Holtsville had eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-programDiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud
… to pay $2,151,318 in restitution and forfeit another $1,924,318. “Cheon Park enriched himself and deprived … unsupported or inappropriate charges. There are currently 18 additional audits of preschool special education providers … signed legislation – proposed by DiNapoli and sponsored by Sen. John Flanagan and Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-special-education-contractor-convicted-2-million-fraudDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… level, St. Lawrence County (31 percent), Hamilton County (24.4 percent) and Lewis County (15.6 percent) experienced the … tax collections in New York state grew by $177 million or 24 percent for the first half of 2014 compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… disability rights organizations throughout the nation. The full list of disability organizations that support this investor initiative is available here . The full text of the investors’ statement is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli Audit: MTA Transit Capital Projects Plagued by Cost Overruns and Delays
… Transit (Transit) capital projects found errors throughout the project pipeline that contributed to delays and higher costs, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Many of the problems were tied to MTA’s failure to follow its own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-audit-mta-transit-capital-projects-plagued-cost-overruns-and-delaysDiNapoli: Two Poughkeepsie Women Arrested for Stealing NYS Pension Checks From Deceased Pensioner
… retirement system was able to recoup $2,460.98. Brink was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the third degree and … Court. She is due back in court on Jan. 31. Moseley was arrested on charges of grand larceny in the fourth degree and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-two-poughkeepsie-women-arrested-stealing-nys-pension-checks-deceased-pensionerDiNapoli: Queens Woman Sentenced to Probation and Pays Full Restitution for Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… Deanna Hansen also contacted the retirement system about beneficiary information. Deanna Hansen did not inform the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-queens-woman-sentenced-probation-and-pays-full-restitution-stealing-85000-nys-pensionOpinion 94-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES--Fees (exemption from parking meter fees for city officials) PARKING AND TRAFFIC … REGULATIONS--Parking Regulations (exemption from meter fees for city officials) VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1200, … while on official business from paying parking meter fees when parking their personal vehicles in the citys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-2IV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Grants and public assistance includes payments to counties, cities, … towns, villages, school districts, private schools, and other local government units as well as certain financial … behalf of) individuals, unemployment insurance benefits, and nonprofit organizations. These types are payments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State … that was likely a combination of rezoning, available land on the Harlem River and special districts, just above … of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City Planning, housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… services to a large portion of city residents that receive subsidized care through Medicaid, Medicare and the Essential … approximately $556 million in FY 2025, $412 million in FY 2026, $480 million in FY 2027 and $549 million in FY 2028, … $114 million annually, inclusive of the federal matching rate. Since the release of its May 2025 Plan, the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… DiNapoli has identified fraud and improper use of funds in a recent series of audits of special education … and the recovery of over $600,000 in stolen public funds. His office has completed 22 audits of preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt1-2017.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016DiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in the Medicaid program as a participating transportation provider for Medicaid recipients. Under Medicaid regulations, … which are billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Phinaliz is owned by Mechanicville resident Mtui, … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a … released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The critical importance of high-speed internet access became abundantly clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office … The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20000 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… by DiNapoli’s office and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and … available since 1997. According to the Financial Research Corp., New York’s Direct Plan ranks number one for assets in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children