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DiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 … year, as New York ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released … "Organic farming is not a fad, but a robust sector of our economy," DiNapoli said "As demand soars for organic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… another $3 million in cost savings. About $1.8 million of the overpayments were recovered before the close of the audit as a result of actions taken by DiNapoli's auditors. "Every public dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt service … The New York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced but there are risks including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax revenue for both the state and city budgets." Pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms, the traditional measure of industry profitability, totaled $17.3 billion in 2016, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… identity, among other factors, in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates. GoPro agreed to amend its … in our portfolio to adopt more inclusive practices in seeking board candidates." GoPro's Nominating and Governance … identity among other factors in its considerations when seeking diverse board candidates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. “With the concerted efforts of these agencies, we achieved a just and proper result. The … the duplicity he presented to cheat the fire company out of its rightful funds,” James said. “The disruption of this act serves as a reminder that we will not tolerate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His … predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the elderly.” “Zielinski and his … Attorney’s Office and the Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … revenues. The town's preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. East Bloomfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … reasonable and the town's 2018 tentative budget complies with the property tax cap levy limit. Islip Housing Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a … ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with disabilities maintain their health, independence and … DiNapoli and Molinaro today met with area residents, not-for-profit organizations and county government employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid registrations, putting … automotive dismantlers that are required to report to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's … Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (Warren County) The board did not establish comprehensive … employees and officials were for proper district purposes. Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found multiple issues with how the state identified out-of-state Medicaid members, … to $1.2 billion in managed care premiums that were paid for members who may have resided outside of New York. … For example, a member appeared on a May 2020 NCOA report with a forwarding address in Florida. The individual had no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… C. Nneji announced that Gina Bradshaw, an office manager for numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded … of more than $12,000 by submitting phony medical claims for reimbursement. She was arrested in September 2023 … State’s employee benefit system by submitting fake claims for reimbursement for personal gain,” said State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update
… upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to exceed $115 billion, up from nearly $111 … billion projected at the same time last year. This outcome is evidence of why it is important to remain laser focused on … transparent about a number of budgetary risks raised by my office, a prudent action that more fully reflects the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mayors-executive-budget-updateDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… DiNapoli's eighth annual report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably … and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full year of data available, IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials … should a fire or other emergency occur.” The state’s fire code requires every city, county, town and village to maintain a system of records that supports its code enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… Fund and the Rainy Day Reserve Fund, respectively; and Lottery revenues of $3.2 billion were $66.8 million, or 2 … below original projections. See the full report: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2014-15 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Comptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Their shareholder … it’s lagging when it comes to ensuring the rights of its employees. Failure to uphold workers’ rights can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rights