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DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving
… educated young adults, a technically experienced workforce and a relatively low cost of living, according to a profile … by poverty, unemployment rates above the statewide average and the loss of some large employers. “Central New York’s … jobs have disappeared, the health care, professional and technical services industries are gaining strength. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improvingDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… New York state’s affordable housing agency, Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), can do more to help low-income New Yorkers find housing by making full … are required to maintain a log of inspections that failed one or more HQS, submitting logs of failed inspections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… Tax collections through the first half of the state fiscal year (SFY) fell $1.3 billion … of growth needed to meet year-end projections. At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to … have historically been higher than for the general population. The pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked in April 2020. For the one-year period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… are required to disclose, by employment category, the number of persons employed to provide services under a … Disclosure Form B” in the subject line or By mail: NYS Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts 110 … Disclosure Form B” in the subject line or By mail: NYS Department of Civil Service Alfred E. Smith Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are nutritious, high-quality meals, according to an … failure to adequately monitor the vendors it hires to make and deliver the meals is a particular concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased isolation and food insecurity. “There are nearly 2 million seniors in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in … $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by … percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the latest projections and $643.4 higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… routine operational and reliability checks of the canal system’s critical structures, it had not performed biannual … not established methods to assess the extent to which it is achieving overall program goals. In a follow-up, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 89-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-45DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the … said DiNapoli. “Too often my office finds public funds that have gone missing because one individual has … take appropriate action to recover all of the stolen funds. He also made several recommendations to help improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… Department (DOH), which was uncovered by DiNapoli’s office and prosecuted by U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara’s office. … support to fund his opulent lifestyle of globe-trotting and gambling. This plea sends a strong message to others who … might defraud the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… of the public, our customers, from becoming victims of fraud. We have carried out this mission for almost 250 years, … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and … event, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… million annually by paying down debt raises questions on how it will find additional savings and revenue to fund … on these efforts, disclose specific actions and identify how they will impact fares and service delivery. “The MTA has … steep fare hikes or service cuts. However, it is unclear how the MTA will avoid these outcomes unless it lays out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Chapter 1 of the Laws of 2012, which amends State Finance Law by adding a new Section 165-A, and Chapter 106 of the Laws of 2012, which amends the Public Authorities Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth … wage by the district. Between September 2023 and January 2024, Geer was employed as the Avon Police Chief and an SRO … advantage of his position to serve himself, said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . "My thanks to U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… Inc. (NYSE: SWY) — the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. — has agreed to give preference to suppliers of … palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the … to its suppliers that safeguarding the environment is a business priority," DiNapoli said. "Shoppers don’t see where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… in our regional transit systems can seem endless, but funds are limited. As the MTA prepares its next capital plan … system’s capital needs. It helps inform the allocation of funds in the MTA’s five-year capital program, which has … to determine how much investment is needed when capital funds are limited. DiNapoli’s office estimates repair needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by calling 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837). This includes investment objectives, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-payments