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DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… today. The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State … for the state pension fund and has supported thousands of local jobs. Our latest $20 million commitment to Tribeca … looking for opportunities that meet the Fund's standards of risk and return. Since 2000, the program has achieved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… Partners for real estate investments, an additional $300 million allocation to Bank of America Merrill Lynch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more than 29,000 pharmacy … recipients whose benefits were already covered by managed care plans, according to an audit released today by State … amounts. “The state’s Medicaid program, providing health care for millions of New Yorkers, accounts for a huge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program … Empire State Development Corp could not verify that many of the companies participating in the Excelsior Jobs Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… in the 35th State Senate District , which includes part of Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Greenburgh and … joined Leader Stewart-Cousins to reveal the results of notification letters she sent to her constituents who were owed money. “This initiative is an example of good government working for the people,” said Senator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… market volatility, and the worst December for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1931, the industry had an 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the … evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… Lisa Stone, the former treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years … working with us to bring Ms. Stone to justice.” Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, was sentenced by Steuben County Court Judge … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… correcting problems identified by auditors from the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, according to a pair of audits released today. Auditors also found that more than … but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been leaving millions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… Purpose To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations (MCOs) are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Medicaid program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal presented at Ralph Lauren’s annual … in its operations and supply chain. “The devastating loss of life in the Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in … the risks that can damage long-term value.” As trustee of the $176.8 billion New York Common Retirement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In October 2013, the former Superintendent Roger Burlew was arrested and charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, and four counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of … not including SUNY and CUNY, grew from 2023 by 3.7% in 2024, or 5,330 positions, to an average annual total of … when it was over 177,000. “Overtime continued to grow in 2024 despite increases to a workforce that remains below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is spent on capital investment or … financial settlements and a boost in federal aid according to a report issued by State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… revenue source, with $60 billion in tax liability paid by 10.9 million taxpayers in 2021. Despite the recession of … vast majority (87% in 2021) of PIT filers are residents; 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT on income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same … P. DiNapoli. This marks the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering … are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent housing, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… said. “April collections were likely affected by a number of factors, including lower gas prices and moderating … York City’s collections totaled $756 million, an increase of 4.1%, or $30 million. Most (49 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year