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DiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… procedures and to crooked providers,” DiNapoli said. “While the state is attempting to control costs, it needs to … why it was necessary to exceed the threshold. If providers do not supply the appropriate documentation, their claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… Private Equity Program helps companies thrive in New York while keeping the state pension fund diversified and strong,” … consistent with the risk of private equity for the Fund while expanding the availability of capital for New York … countries. Systems are manufactured in the United States, while there are lab, service and sales locations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, slightly below the rest of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Housing Discrimination Complaints Languish at NYC Commission on Human Rights
… answers,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found that inadequate case tracking at the New York City Commission on Human Rights … or sexual orientation. CCHR uses Dynamics, an electronic case management system, for case tracking and monitoring. Between July 1, 2019 and July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-housing-discrimination-complaints-languish-nyc-commission-human-rightsDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… area grew 1.8% compared to the nation’s 2.3% growth. While the average household locally spent 9.2% of its income … metropolitan area was experiencing strong food inflation. While food insecurity exists statewide, the majority of … programs, will continue to be necessary to ensure families do not go hungry. Report The Cost of Living in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… steal over a million dollars. Thanks to the work of my office, District Attorney Baker, and the State Police, her … work and cooperation with the New York State Police and my office put us in a place to bring Ursula Stone to justice, … the crime to commence an action for pension forfeiture and show the defendant knowingly and intentionally committed a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… also calls for eliminating "most" itemized deductions, while retaining those for home mortgage interest and … reported mortgage interest deductions, averaging $8,727, while 29 percent reported charitable deductions averaging … and 9.4 percent of federal estate tax payments nationwide. While taxpayers at all income levels are subject to the AMT, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… the minimum age and service requirements established by your retirement plan, you will receive a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, including your NYSLRS plan, are calculated based on a preset formula …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of … reported moderate negative effects from the pandemic, while 5 percent experienced positive effects, and only 10 … While New York State has regained more than one in four of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Strong, but Warns of Risks Posed by Limited Staffing
… additional resources can we accomplish all that we need to do to manage the Fund effectively and efficiently. Our task … and legal requirements. The analysis also concluded that: “While the Fund is currently well-managed, compared to most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-strong-warns-risks-posed-limited-staffingDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Kernel Capital’s impressive track record of investing in high growth companies, will continue to support Northern … thriving business community into the future.” The deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: “This … here. Kernel Capital has a track record of investing with high growth export focused companies and this new investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… private sector jobs lost in the city during the pandemic. “While communities across the nation felt the impacts of the … were based in New York City. DiNapoli’s report found that while some of the jobs lost during the pandemic have … 40% compared to an average of 13% for the other boroughs. While slow growth can be attributed to lower rates of foot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has implemented or … government at every level to confront hard truths and do better. Once again, the Comptroller is performing a vital … not abstraction. This report makes clear that while progress has been made, too many counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in shoring up the State’s finances, but more is needed. While the outlook for State tax revenues has improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021DiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… in FEMA reimbursement have created financial pressure. While these funds have received preliminary approval, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… 2022, the city recovered just under 71% of jobs lost, while the rest of New York state has regained 82% of jobs. By … 2.8 points higher than the February 2020 level of 3.7%, while the nation’s unemployment rate is only one-tenth of a … than 27 weeks and are considered long-term unemployed. While the gap in the long-term unemployed share of job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better job when it comes to helping students who are … obtaining a Bilingual Education Program Waiver from SED. While two districts obtained waivers, an additional seven … with the law at individual schools during the audit scope. While reviews were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… back." “From world-famous beaches to the home of America’s Playground, Coney Island and Brighton Beach are iconic … 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 Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… direction,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr . “While the pandemic hit our borough hard, we will come back … up 3 percent when compared to the same period last year, while citywide major index crime fell by 4 percent. Shootings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… and is a testament to the increasing focus that we are seeing throughout the Finger Lakes region. More and more, … traditional industries like agriculture and tourism, while embracing emerging sectors such as health care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industries